Fraud, Finances, Elder Abuse on Deck in Statehouse
Posted on 02/28/23
by The AARP Bulletin
The Alabama Legislature convenes in March, and AARP Alabama plans to push several issues during the 2023 legislative session.
Among the priority topics: fraud, which contributed to nearly 60,000 fraud and other complaints in Alabama in 2021; financial security; elder abuse; support for family caregivers; and expansion of high-speed internet in the state.
In 2022, AARP Alabama helped pass a law that creates a registry of people convicted of elder abuse. The law requires nursing homes and home health agencies to use the registry as part of their hiring processes.
Find caregiver resources at aarp.org/caregiving. Sign up for AARP Alabama’s advocacy newsletter at aarp.org/getinvolved.
