Aging & Adult Services
Serves as a link between the national Administration on Aging and local programs, Area Agencies on Aging.
Find a Location
There are Senior Centers and Area Agencies on Aging throughout Utah. Find one near you.
Adult Protective Services
Investigates reports of abuse, neglect and exploitation of vulnerable adults.
Reporting elder abuse in Utah is mandatory. You can describe the current situation of Physical Abuse, Emotional Abuse, Neglect, Exploitation, or Self Neglect.
Report by Telephone
1-800-371-7897
Call Toll-free. Hotline is available
24 hours a day, 7 days a week.
Report Online
It’s fast and easy.
Click this link to use the online abuse reporting form.
How Do I?
As the years add up, so do the questions. We’ve got answers.
Long-Term Care Ombudsman
Individuals in long-term care facilities have rights, protections and advocates.
Legal Services
Utah seniors often face complicated legal issues. Navigating Your Rights is an easy-to-read book that guides the reader through these issues.
Insurance and Employment
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SHIIP/Medicare Fraud (SMP)
There are many health options for Medicare recipients. Representatives can help answer your questions.
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Senior Community Service Employment Program
On the job training and employment for those 55 and older.
Governor Herbert’s Annual
Centenarian Celebration
Each year, Governor Gary Herbert honors Utah’s finest and most senior residents – those individuals 100 years and older.
The Utah Department of Human Services prohibits discrimination on the basis of race, color, national origin, age, disability, gender, or religion. DHS is committed to making its programs, benefits, services, and facilities accessible in accordance with Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973.
If you believe you have been discriminated against for any of these protected categories, please send your written, oral (TTY), or electronic complaint. View options here