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Adult Protective Services
All suspected cases of Adult Abuse and Neglect should be reported to your local DSS Office or by calling 1-800-91Prevent (1-800-917-7383).
The purpose of Adult Protective Services is to prevent or remedy the abuse, neglect, self-neglect, or exploitation of adults who are unable to protect their own interests and are at risk of immediate harm to their own person or to others. The program provides professional services to protect the health, safety, and welfare of endangered, vulnerable adults.
Senior Care Services
The Senior Care system provides case management and support services for people aged 65 years or older who are at risk of nursing home placement. Gap-filling funds to meet other needs may also be available to those who qualify. Those funds include support for personal care, chores, medications, medical equipment and supplies, adult day care, respite care, home-delivered meals, transportation, and emergency response systems.1-844-MAP-LINK or
Caregiver and Dementia Support
The program helps family and informal caregivers care for their loved ones at home for as long as possible. Family caregivers are the major source of unpaid help for older and disabled adults living in communities across the state. These caregivers typically include spouses, adult children, relatives, and friends. Maryland's Family Caregiver Support Program works in conjunction with a host of State and community-based services to create a coordinated array of supports for individuals who need them.
