Nebraska adult protective services

Many senior and vulnerable Nebraskans are faced with the challenges of protecting themselves and their loved ones from the threat of fraud, abuse and financial exploitation. To provide protection for vulnerable and older adults, the Older Americans Act and the Adult Protective Services state statutes were established. Common frauds and scams in Nebraska will be discussed with tips on how to protect yourself from being victimized. Ways seniors can protect themselves from being victimized, unwanted telemarketing, how to use a security freeze and how to file a complaint Benjamin Kroeze, Supervisor APS' role in investigations of financial exploration Cindy Koenig-Warnke, Investigator How law enforcement investigates financial exploitation and how it coordinates with APS Mary Christensen, Geriatric Nurse Practitioner Lincoln Medical Education Partnership How diminished increases vulnerability for financial exploitation Mary Wilson, Attorney Guardianship decisions, powers of attorney and family dynamics Support for NET provided by:

Investigating reports of abuse, neglect, and exploitation of adults who are elderly or have disabilities. Conducting investigations and providing services when those adults live in the community. Educating the public about prevention of elder abuse. What We Do APS investigates abuse, neglect, and exploitation of adults who are elderly or have disabilities and who live in the community. Any adult who has a disability or who is age 65 or older that is in a state of abuse, neglect, or exploitation may be eligible to receive adult protective services.

Hard to accept, but everyone needs to realize it does happen often. The Nebraska Department of Health and Human Services found there was neglect towards my mom by an employee. This employee will be Agency Substantiated for neglect, and will be added to the Central Registry, so that when a prospective employer checks, this allegation will be found. The employee will also be required to self-report to their employer, and to the nursing board. Our family chose not to press any legal charges.