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Can Elder Abuse Funds be used for Durable Medical Equipment?

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Can Elder Abuse Funds be used for Durable Medical Equipment?

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• The need for Durable Medical Equipment (DME) must be associated with an actual report of abuse or neglect. • DME cannot be purchased for prevention purposes. If the initial criteria is met AND you can answer YES to all the following questions, send a request to your Area Agency on Aging or to the Department of Health Services for a decision. Include information about where the report or complaint came from and who did the investigation. • Did the investigation identify a need for durable medical equipment (i.e.