Mandatory reporters. (h) Elderly refers to a person age sixty (60) years or older.Civil Financial Exploitation. From Living Wills to Digital Asset Inventories, these documents collectively create a comprehensive plan to address various aspects of your life. Adult protective services keep older Ohioans safe, enabling them to thrive and continue contributing to our communities. (h) Elderly refers to a person age sixty (60) years or older. Ohio is beginning to build a solid protective system. Introduction Ohio needs to do more to protect its growing senior population from abuse. APS investigates cases of older adults in the community. Welcome to the Eldercare Locator, a public service of the Administration for Community Living connecting you to services for older adults and their families.