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National Center on Elder Abuse Launches Movie Theater Message
June 15th is World Elder Abuse Awareness Day, and the Administration on Aging (AoA) is joining communities worldwide in holding events to recognize the problem of elder abuse, neglect, and exploitation.
Acting Assistant Secretary for Aging Edwin L. Walker says now through June 18, AoA's National Center on Elder Abuse (NCEA) will run a 15-second elder abuse information piece on approximately 700 movie screens in 27 major metropolitan areas throughout the United States. This is the first time that one unified message regarding elder mistreatment will be echoed simultaneously throughout the country.
In a brief video that will appear before movie trailers and previews, actor William Mapother of the television show “Lost” asks viewers to “Join Us in the Fight Against Elder Abuse.” The video will not air in Nevada, but can be viewed at: www.ncea.aoa.gov/ncearoot/ Main_Site/index.aspx .
AB9 for Seniors, Vets, Disabled Adults Passes Both Houses
Assembly Bill 9 to create a Legislative Committee on Senior Citizens, Veterans and Adults with Special Needs cleared the Senate and Assembly in the final days of the 75th Legislative Session. The bill creates a committee composed of legislators to study, conduct investigations and hold hearings regarding seniors, veterans, and disabled adults.
The committee will take up issues such as elder abuse, neglect and isolation, in-home care, guardianships, long-term care, out of state placements and other matters of concern regarding acute care and long-term care for people suffering from dementia.
AB 9, sponsored by Clark County Assemblyman, Kathy McClain (D), had support from advocates and lobbyist representing seniors and veterans across the state.