Speech #1020152975

I am glad that many of the Aging Committees recommendations made to the authorizing committee have been incorporated into this bill. they Include: Translating services for elders with limited Englishspeaking ability. Career preparation for minorities in the field of aging. The eligibility for those individuals. who under the Immigration Reform and Control Act [IRCA] of 1986. where granted resident status to participate in the programs under title V of the act. The creation of a new title to protect the vulnerable elderly by strengthening the ability of the State ombudsman to respond to abuse complaints expeditiously and without undue influence. Establishes within the Administration on Aging [AOA] an Office of the LongTerm Care Ombudsman to advocate. monitor and coordinate Federal and State longterm care ombudsman activities.