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DE HCR89
Concurrent Resolution
Status
6/5/2018
Primary Sponsor
Valerie Longhurst
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AI Summary
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Designates June 15, 2018, as "Delaware Elder Abuse Awareness Day" in Delaware to align with World Elder Abuse Awareness Day.
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Recognizes that 4-6% of elderly persons are believed to be abused and that elder abuse and neglect is largely unrecognized worldwide.
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Acknowledges Delaware's Department of Health and Social Services, Department of Justice, and the Delaware Nursing Home Residents Quality Assurance Commission for addressing elder abuse and exploitation.
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Urges all Delawareans to learn more about protecting and nurturing elderly citizens in response to public education efforts against elder abuse.
Legislative Description
Recognizing June 15, 2018, As Delaware Elder Abuse Awareness Day.
Last Action
Passed By Senate. Votes: 21 YES
6/5/2018