Raising public awareness of the essential work done by Minnesota Adult Protection Services (APS) is an important effort for both DHS and our county partners. Providing transparency and helping folks understand what APS is, what APS does, and what to expect from APS can build trust and strengthen relationships between APS and the communities we serve. Public awareness also encourages reporting by the public and mandated reporters to the Minnesota Adult Abuse Reporting Center (MAARC) when an adult who may be vulnerable is suspected of experiencing abuse, neglect, or financial exploitation. Reporting to MAARC by the public and mandated reporters is important to discover adults who are vulnerable and experiencing maltreatment so APS can engage with the adult and their supports to stop, prevent, and reduce risk of maltreatment to improve the safety and dignity of adults in our communities
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The video links below can be used by counties for education and outreach for the public on who is a vulnerable adult, what may be maltreatment, and how to refer adults who may be in need of APS by reporting to MAARC.
Dancing Sky AAA Webinar Series
Recorded Webinars
2024
Recorded March 26, 2024
Age Friendly MN Regional Output Session Age Friendly Regional Session PowerPoint
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Recorded March 13, 2024
Recorded February 6, 2024
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Recorded January 16, 2024
Make Nature & Time Outside Together a Priority Nature & Time Outside Resources
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2023
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Recorded November 15, 2023
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Recorded October 25, 2023
Brain Injury Basics: Introduction to Brain Injury
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Recorded August 14, 2023
I Can Still Drive, But My Kids Say "No"!
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Recorded July 19, 2023
Veteran's Services Information Webinar Survivor & Burial Benefits
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Recorded June 28, 2023
The Effect of Gut Health on Brain Health Gut Health/Brain Health PowerPoint
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Recorded June 19, 2023
Age Friendly Panel Discussion Dementia Friendly Park Rapids Brochure
Dementia Friendly Park Rapids Newsletter
AARP Livable Community Resources
Lakes Area Age Friendly Brochure
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Recorded May 25, 2023
Stroke and Heart Health Stroke Prevention & Recognition Early Heart Attack Care (EHAC)
Recorded April 20, 2023
Age Friendly 101 Age Friendly 101 PowerPoint
Recorded April 19, 2023
Imposter Scams: Are They Who They Really Say They Are? Imposter Scams PP
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Recorded April 19, 2023
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Recorded April 18, 2023
Rainbow Health - Working with LGBTQ Older Adults Rainbow Health PowerPoint
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Recorded March 21, 2023
Lutheran Social Services Nutrition Information
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