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Berks County - Protective Services

Berks County - Protective Services ALERT! Berks County South Campus Closed Monday, October 5: The Berks County South Campus will be closed to staff and the public on Monday, October 5, to complete a scheduled electrical utility project. The South Campus Building will be without power from 8 am to 5 pm while Met-Ed conducts this work. For safety reasons, no one will be permitted to enter or access the South Campus building for any reason between 8 am to 5 pm on October 5. The County appreciates the public’s understanding and apologizes for any inconvenience this temporary closure may cause. × Protective Services Protective Services Elder abuse and crimes targeting older people are a real issue that comes in many forms including: Neglect Physical abuse Financial abuse Sexual abuse. Learn how to stay safe and report suspected abusers. Signs of elder abuse Although these signs do not always mean elder abuse, it is important to be aware that elder abuse can occur at anytime to anyone: Bruises or broken bones Weight loss Dementia may be blamed on “old age” when the real cause is malnutrition or drug interactions or side effects. The older person never goes outside or never sees visitors Withdrawing large sums of money from a savings account without apparent reason Signing over his or her home to a relative Any person who believes that an older adult is being abused, neglected, exploited or abandoned may call the elder abuse hotline. The hotline is open 24 hours a day. If you have concerns about the quality of care an older person is receiving from a facility or a caregiver, please call your local Area Agency on Aging for guidance. Statewide elder abuse hotline: 1-800-490-8505