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A Day in the Life of Adult Protective Services - Final Report ... - CWDA

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Victim Demographics, Cont<strong>in</strong>ued<br />

Victims with<br />

Cognitive<br />

Impairments<br />

Although 47% <strong>of</strong> <strong>the</strong> reports did not <strong>in</strong>dicate any type <strong>of</strong> cognitive<br />

impairment, 23% <strong>in</strong>dicated that <strong>the</strong> victim was demented or over 65 years<br />

old and confused. Ano<strong>the</strong>r 6% stated <strong>the</strong> victim was developmentally<br />

delayed, 19% stated <strong>the</strong> victim was mentally ill, and 5% <strong>in</strong>dicated <strong>the</strong> victim<br />

had an organic bra<strong>in</strong> <strong>in</strong>jury.<br />

50%<br />

47%<br />

45%<br />

40%<br />

35%<br />

30%<br />

25%<br />

20%<br />

15%<br />

10%<br />

5%<br />

0%<br />

23%<br />

19%<br />

6% 5%<br />

No Impairment Noted<br />

Demented<br />

Developmentally Delayed<br />

Mentally Ill<br />

Organic Bra<strong>in</strong> Injury<br />

Cont<strong>in</strong>ued on next page<br />

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