It is an unfortunate reality that social services can remove an elderly person from their home, although it is not a situation that is taken lightly. In certain cases where a senior's well-being is at stake, legal orders and police assistance can be used to remove them from the premises and place them in a more suitable living environment.  Of course, every effort should be made to support senior citizens or loved ones by connecting them with appropriate healthcare providers and caregivers. The best way to avoid a removal altogether is to make sure their needs are being met prior to any dangerous situations arising.