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- Referred to aging
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Requires the director of the office of the aging to develop materials relating to elder abuse awareness in social adult day services programs
In Senate Committee · Aging · Sponsor Joan Millman
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BILL NUMBER:S7282
Title of bill
An act to amend the elder law, in relation to requiring the director of the office of the aging to develop materials relating to elder abuse awareness in social adult day services programs
Purpose or general idea of bill
To increase awareness of elder abuse among employees and volunteers of social adult day programs.
Summary of specific provisions
Amends subdivision 2 of section 215 of the Elder Law to require the director of the State Office for the Aging to develop materials for employees and volunteers of social adult day services and social adult day care programs. Materials would include, but not be limited to, ways to discuss suspected elder abuse with seniors and resources for counseling, shelter, and other assistance.
Justification
The National Center on Elder Abuse estimates that for every case of elder abuse that is reported, another five may go unreported. Increasing awareness of elder abuse and the resources available for victims can result in more victims being identified and helped. Providing awareness materials to employees and volunteers who interact with seniors regularly in adult day programs can allow instances of elder abuse to be identified and addressed before a tragedy occurs.
Prior legislative history
None.
Fiscal implications
To be determined.
Effective date
This act shall take effect immediately.
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