Establishes the office of the elder advocate to promote the rights of older adults in Rhode Island.

The bill establishes the office of the elder advocate to promote the rights, dignity, and well-being of older Rhode Islanders. The elder advocate will address issues such as age discrimination, financial exploitation, housing, access to benefits, and guardianship. The elder advocate will receive and respond to complaints, advocate for systemic improvements, monitor state agencies, educate the public, convene stakeholders, and refer individual facility complaints to the long-term care ombudsman.

Establishes the office of the elder advocate to promote the rights of older adults in Rhode Island.

The bill establishes the office of the elder advocate to promote the rights, dignity, and well-being of older Rhode Islanders. The elder advocate will address issues such as age discrimination, financial exploitation, housing, access to benefits, and guardianship. The elder advocate will receive and respond to complaints, advocate for systemic improvements, monitor state agencies, educate the public, convene stakeholders, and refer individual facility complaints to the long-term care ombudsman.