Establishes the office of older adult advocate in Massachusetts to oversee services for residents aged 60 and above.
The bill establishes the office of older adult advocate in Massachusetts to ensure older adults receive humane and dignified treatment, timely and effective services, and all available benefits. The advocate will coordinate with local councils on aging, federal agencies, and state services. The advocate will also investigate incidents of serious injury or fatality involving older adults receiving state services. The advocate will report annually on the office's activities and service recommendations.
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