Amendments to the Elder Abuse and Neglect Act
DECEMBER 18, 2009...
The Elder Abuse and Neglect Act
By: Melissa Howitt, Attorney
Janna Dutton & Associates, P.C.
Janna Dutton & Associates, P.C.
Effective January 1, 2010, amendments to the Illinois Elder Abuse and Neglect Act, 320 ILCS 20/1 et seq. will take effect. Here, we highlight:
the development of a program to target self-neglect, the amended provisions governing access to elder abuse records, and legal remedies under the Act.
the development of a program to target self-neglect, the amended provisions governing access to elder abuse records, and legal remedies under the Act.
Background: In 1988, Illinois enacted the Elder Abuse and Neglect Act under which the Illinois Department on Aging implemented the Elder Abuse and Neglect Program. This program was designed to respond to reports of abuse, neglect, self-neglect and exploitation of “eligible adults,” meaning those who are over the age of 60 years residing in a domestic living situation.
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SOURCE: The Dutton Elder Law.Com
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