APS caseload jumps; county notes elder-abuse grant and staffing pressure
Bayfield County Aging & Disability Manager reported Adult Protective Services intakes rose to 116 in 2025 from 52 in 2024 and said the county received a $12,083 Elder Abuse Grant for 2026 as staff evaluate whether additional APS capacity is needed.
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Brynna Watters-Moffitt, Aging & Disability Manager for the Bayfield County Department of Human Services, told the committee that Adult Protective Services workload has increased sharply. "There were 116 APS intakes/incidents reported in 2025 compared to 52 in 2024, a significant increase," she said, and added that staff are assessing whether more APS capacity is required.
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