adult protective servicesglossary / ADULT PROTECTIVE SERVICES Adult Protective Services. A governmental agency with responsibility for investigating allegations of elder abuse and neglect and for responding appropriately. • Every state has such an agency. — Abbr. APS. 词条贡献者 资深译员姚坚,毕业于一所培养高级翻译以及跨文化事务专家的精英大学,专注翻译各种与私募资本有关的法律文件。