New Mexico officials ask for input on how to take care of aging population
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The plan's three goals include expanding services to the elderly and caregivers, responding to social determinants of health by giving opportunities for community engagement and nutritional support, and reducing occurrences of abuse. ALTSD said right now, some of the biggest needs for the elderly include transportation and access to legal services, as scams target the elderly population.
While the state pays for most services, it is monitoring the federal funding for the Older Americans Act. So far, they have not been notified of any federal funding changes. 'Obviously, the climate is very concerning right now, and it is changing every week, and so we are keeping a close eye on what that looks like,' said King.
ALTSD is now looking for comments on its plan before it goes to the feds for approval in June. They want everyone's input from elders and caregivers, to local partners like cities and counties. The state hopes the plan meets the needs of our most senior community members. 'They've really made us the state that we are. So, we always look at them for their input and their rich stories that they have to tell about what they've been through and what they need,' said King.
People can learn more about the plan and give input here. The deadline to give input is May 15.
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