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Buncombe County Adult Protective Services outlines common elder‑abuse cases and gives reporting hotline
Summary
Laura McCracken, supervisor for Buncombe County Adult Protective Services, said the unit investigates reports of abuse, neglect and exploitation of disabled adults, highlighted self‑neglect and scams as frequent issues, and urged callers to use the APS intake number (828‑250‑5800).
Buncombe County's Adult Protective Services (APS) described on air how it responds to suspected abuse, neglect and exploitation of disabled adults and where families can turn for help.
"We investigate reports that are given to our agency of abuse, neglect and exploitation," said Laura McCracken, supervisor for adult services in Buncombe County. McCracken said APS can offer adult protective planning and mobilization services but that an adult must consent to receive those…
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