Public Administrator Joy Williams
WArning Signs of Adult AbusePhysical
- Injury that has not been cared for properly - Injury that is inconsistent with explanation for its cause - Dehydration or malnutrition without illness-related cause - Poor skin color - Sunken eyes or cheeks - Forced isolation Behavioral - Fear - Anxiety, agitation - Isolation, withdrawal - Non-responsiveness, resignation, ambivalence - Contradictory statements, implausible stories - Hesitation to talk openly - Confusion or disorientation - Caregiver prevents vulnerable adult from speaking to or seeing visitors - Caregiver's lack of affection toward vulnerable adult - Caregiver talks of vulnerable adult as a burden Financial - Expensive gifts from vulnerable adult to caregiver - Vulnerable adult's personal belongings, papers, credit cards missing - Numerous unpaid bills - A recent will when vulnerable adult seems incapable of writing will - Caregiver's name added to bank account - Vulnerable adult unaware of monthly income - Vulnerable adult signs on loan |
Responsibilities of Public Administrator
Contact INformationHours: 8 a.m - 4:30 p.m.
Monday-Friday (except holidays) 417-451-8271 Office 417-451-8371 FAX 101 S. Wood St. Neosho, MO 64850 cs@newtoncountypa.org |
