Congress and Albany must protect elders
(March 3, 2008) — With more than 8,600 reported cases of elder abuse in upstate New York, including 686 in Monroe County, it's reassuring that federal and state lawmakers are showing signs of concern.
Assembly Speaker Sheldon Silver last week unveiled a comprehensive package of legislation to protect New York seniors.
In Washington, Sen. Chuck Schumer has been sounding the alarm with his push for the Elder Justice Act.
Under the bill, federal agencies would be set up to oversee elder abuse issues, which can include neglect by a caregiver, financial exploitation, emotional stress and verbal attacks.
(Abridged Article)
SOURCE: democratandchronicle
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Please go to source to read the full article. There are also some interesting comments, such as:
"The current laws already provide remedies for "elder abuse."
Obviously, there are some who think that the current "remedies" for elder abuse prevention is sufficient.
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