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Thank you for your continued interest in Michigan’s Elder Abuse Task Force – an alliance representing more than 55 different organizations in the public, private, and non-profit sectors – all working together to reduce barriers facing our aging population.
In Fiscal Year 2024, the APS program received a total of 57,504 referrals concerning allegations of abuse, neglect or exploitation. Our dedicated APS staff investigated 21,137 of these cases, concluding that 41% were substantiated. Each referral underscores the critical need to protect Michigan’s most vulnerable adults from these harmful situations.
This year’s report also incorporates census data from Michigan, offering insights into our state’s demographic shifts as one of the top 10 states with the highest aging population. Given the increasing aging population, it is crucial to protect Michigan’s most vulnerable adults from abuse, neglect or exploitation.
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The need for substantive reform to our state’s guardianship and conservatorship system has been recognized for decades. However, real reform has proven elusive.
Many measures, such as protections for medical decisions and professional guardian standards, were never implemented, even though task teams established in 1998 and 2007 made strong, consistent recommendations.
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A powerful package of legislation is moving through the Michigan Legislature, and it’s poised to significantly improve the way we protect older adults and vulnerable individuals across the state. These proposed laws target elder abuse from every angle: personal safety, financial exploitation, organized crime, and community collaboration.
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Every June 15, communities across the globe recognize World Elder Abuse Awareness Day (WEAAD) to shed light on the abuse, neglect, and financial exploitation faced by older adults.
The 5K Awareness Walk will take place Thursday, June 12 to highlight WEAAD. You can join the walk at your local county office or take part in the main event in downtown Lansing hosted by the Division of Adult Services. The Lansing walk will begin at the Grand Tower and conclude at the Capitol.
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The Michigan Department of Attorney General has launched updated websites devoted to raising awareness of elder abuse and the work of the Elder Abuse Task Force.
These refreshed resources offer vital information to help you recognize, report, and prevent abuse of older adults.
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