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In December 2011, AARP Policy Institute and the National Conference of State Legislatures released a report entitled, "Aging in Place: A State Survey of Livability Policies and Practices" [19] to foster aging in place by giving state legislators examples of how laws, policies and programs can support this goal. In addition to such governmental ...
Falling accidents at home are very common and can cause serious and life-threatening injuries, so prevention of slip and trip accidents is essential in the good design of living quarters. This objective is especially important for the elderly and disabled, who may have restricted movement and be more susceptible to hazards.
The California Peace Officers' Association (abbreviated CPOA) is a non-profit professional association dedicated to the training and leadership development of law enforcement officers of California. The organization, established in 1921, has a membership more than 25,000 officers and professional staff across municipal, county, state and ...
Some organizations, like the USDA and LIHEAP, offer specific grants for safety and accessibility improvements. Navigating home renovations—especially with inflated costs—as you age in place ...
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In December 2005, Oklahoma state Representative Fred Perry (R-Tulsa) announced his intention to introduce an "AMBER Alert for seniors", which he dubbed "Silver Alert." [3] In March 2006, the Oklahoma House of Representatives passed H.R. 1075, a resolution calling for a Silver Alert system to find missing seniors. [4]
Elderly abuse is a complex issue that requires a multifaceted policy response combining public health interventions, social services programs, and law enforcement. Currently, elder abuse is viewed through the lens of four distinct federal data sets: National Adult Mistreatment Report System collects state-level adult protective services data
Many undocumented aging workers do the same, but lack an economic safety net when they stop working. About 165,000 undocumented workers in California were age 55 or older in 2019, according to the ...