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Adult Protective Services

Home 9 Community Resources CROH 9 Adult Protective Services

Anyone with reason to believe that a vulnerable adult age 60 or older has suffered abuse, neglect, or exploitation may file a report with the Department of Job and Family Services in the county in which the patient resides. During non-business hours, contact local law enforcement. As healthcare workers, we are all mandated reporters. 

IF YOU SUSPECT ELDER ABUSE OR NEGLECT

Coshocton County Adult Protective Services 740-622-1020 Call between hours of 7:00 AM – 4:00 PM (M-F)
Coshocton County Sheriff’s Department 740-622-2411 Call sheriff for afterhours reporting

Signs of Abuse

  • Bruises, black eyes, welts, lacerations, cuts, punctures, or rope marks.
  • Untreated injuries in various stages of healing.
  • Sudden changes in behavior, such as becoming upset or agitated for no visible reason. 
  • Becoming suddenly withdrawn, non-communicative or nonresponsive.
  • Caregiver refuses to allow visitors to see the adult alone. 

Signs of Neglect

  • Hazardous or unsafe living conditions or arrangements, such as improper wiring, or lack of heat or running water
  • Unsanitary or unclean living conditions, including excessive dirt, fleas, lice, soiled bedding, fecal or urine smell, or inadequate clothing.
  • Dehydration, malnutrition, untreated bed sores or poor personal hygiene. 
  • Unattended or untreated health problems. 

Signs of Exploitation

  • The sudden appearance of previously uninvolved relatives who claim rights to the vulnerable adult’s affairs and possessions.  
  • Unexplained, sudden transfer of assets to a family member or someone outside of the family. 
  • Forgery of an elderly person’s signature for financial transaction or for the titles of his or her possessions. 
  • Unexplained disappearance of funds or valuable possessions. 

If you need to make a report, provide as much of the following information as possible:

  • Name, address and approximate age of the person.
  • Name and address of the person responsible for the person’s care
  • The name and address of the alleged perpetrator, if different from the caretaker.
  • The reason you suspect abuse, neglect or exploitation
  • The nature and extent of the suspected abuse, neglect or exploitation.
  • Any other known information.