Sen. Tonya Schuitmaker's bill proposing the creation of a "Silver Alert," the equivalent of the missing-child Amber Alert system, but for senior citizens is among a package of bills that passed the Michigan Senate today [11/3/11] aimed at safeguarding the state's elder citizens.The package of bills also propose increasing penalties for people who embezzle funds from vulnerable adults and creating reporting requirements for suspected abuse and neglect or knowledge of abuse and neglect in nursing homes.
The elder abuse bills, "will make a huge difference for the safety and integrity of older adults' ability to remain safe and secure," said Vicki Martin, associate director of Senior Services Inc. in Kalamazoo.
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Sen. Tonya Schuitmaker's 'Elder Abuse' Bills Pass Michigan Senate
I believe Silver Alert is a good thing!
ReplyDeleteWhen I read the proposed legialation, there was no mention of legal guardians and conservators who neglect, abuse and exploit.
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