Abuse, neglect, and exploitation of elders and other vulnerable adults have no boundaries and cross all racial, social class, gender and geographic lines. Abuse of vulnerable adults includes several types of violence that occur among those ages 60 and older and adult individuals who have mental or physical disability. The violence usually occurs at the hands of a caregiver or a person the individual trusts.

Adult Protective Services Brochure (English) – Division of Services for Aging and Adults with Physical Disabilities (DSAAPD)

Adult Protective Services Brochure (Spanish) – Division of Services for Aging and Adults with Physical Disabilities (DSAAPD)

Aging and Disability Resource Center – Delaware’s Aging and Disability Resource Center

Available Services – Division of Services for Aging and Adults with Physical Disabilities (DSAAPD)

Division of Services for Aging and Adults with Physical Disabilities – Delaware Health and Social Services

Guide to Services for Older Delawareans and Persons with Disabilities (English) – Delaware’s Aging and Disability Resource Center

Guide to Services for Older Delawareans and Persons with Disabilities (Spanish) – Delaware’s Aging and Disability Resource Center

Older Adults and Mental Health, Substance Abuse  – National and Delaware Fact Sheet by UD Center for Drug and Health Studies

Publications and Forms – Division of Services for Aging and Adults with Physical Disabilities (DSAAPD)

Senior Protective Initiative – Department of Justice