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Adult At Risk Investigation Services
An adult-at-risk is any adult who has a physical or mental condition that substantially impairs his or her ability to care for his or her needs and who has experienced, is currently experiencing, or is at risk of experiencing abuse, neglect, self-neglect, or financial exploitation.
Protective Payment / Guardianship
Services for individuals who have been found incompetent by the court system and/or have demonstrated a lack of ability to use their funds properly. Includes the recruitment of guardians and representative payees. Fee is determined by the amount of income and assets.
- The Aging and Disability Resource Center of the Wolf River Region provides no-cost information and assistance about services that help the elderly and people with disabilities.
- Forgetfulness: Knowing When to Ask for Help
- Memory Loss: When to Seek Help
- Information and Resources on Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation of Adults-At-Risk
- Dementia Resources
- Are you 60 or older? Do you need free legal help, advice, or a lawyer. Contact an elder benefit specialist in your county or tribe.
- The Wisconsin Guardianship Support Center (GSC) provides information and assistance on issues related to guardianship, protective placement, advance directives, and more.
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