Duties of the department. In order to assist in the discharge of the duties of the department the director may request from any agency of the state information pertinent to the affairs and problems of elderly persons.
Abuse also includes neglect, abandonment, and exploitation.
Protective services may include supervision, counseling, and assistance in securing health and supportive services, safe living accommodations and legal intervention. This act shall take effect upon passage. This act would expand the duties of the department of elderly affairs to include administrative and coordination of a long term care entry system. This act would take effect upon passage.