2-50-090 Purpose and intent.
   The purpose of this article is to establish a program to (1) educate the elderly of the meanings and signs of elder abuse, neglect, financial exploitation and self- neglect, (2) assist in the response of reports of alleged elder abuse, neglect and exploitation of older persons who live at home, in nursing homes and other assisted living facilities and institutions, and (3) work with the elderly to resolve, avoid and prevent abusive situations.
(Added Coun. J. 11-19-08, p. 47220, Art. VI, § 1)