New Protections to Prevent Elder Abuse Become Law
On Saturday, May 19, the Minnesota House and Senate passed legislation strengthening protections for older and vulnerable adults in long-term care residential facilities. Currently the only state to not license assisted living facilities, Minnesota's Department of Health receives approximately 400 cases of abuse and neglect every week. The bill passed earlier this week (HF90/SF8) seeks to address this critical problem.
This week, AARP and consumer advocates claimed victory after coming to consensus with the long-term care industry on a bill to prevent elder abuse. More than two years ago, a Star Tribune series, Left to Suffer, unveiled a broken regulatory system that left many older and vulnerable adults at risk for abuse and neglect. Minnesota is the only state in the country that does not license assisted living facilities. Reports of elder abuse, uncovered more than 2 years ago, continue with the Minnesota Department of Health receiving approximately 400 cases of abuse and neglect every week.
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Minnesotans Can't Wait One More Year!
AARP Minnesota has a new office! We are now located at 1919 University Avenue W., Suite 500, Saint Paul, MN 55104. There is free visitor and handicap parking located on the west side of the building in Parking Lot C. If the visitor lot is full, there are visitor parking spots in Parking Lot B. Once you park and enter the building, proceed to the elevator bank and go to the 5 th Floor. AARP Minnesota is located in Suite #500.
Calling all seniors interested in unique job or volunteer opportunities. Check them out and find meaningful work all across Minnesota.
A network of Fraud Fighter volunteers with AARP Minnesota educate our members and the public about consumer fraud and identity theft. They offer formal presentations to community groups, but also spread the word with their family and friends to help everyone avoid financial crime.
By Audrey Suker, CEO of ServeMinnesota
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