There are federal laws that have been implemented in order to protect the elderly from abuse, like the Older Americans Act passed in 1965, followed by the Title VII: Vulnerable Elder Rights Protection Activity, which was passed in the year 1992. All federal laws as well as federal agencies support the state laws from being enforced, and these laws may differ from state to state.

First, let us take a look at the Older Americans Act of 1965, which was passed with the intention of promoting advocacy to safeguard the elderly. Passed when President Lyndon B. Johnson was in office, the Older Americans Actwas all for advocacy, organizing community services involving the elderly and encouraging local bodies to take care of elders and protect their rights. Reports from the federal Department of Aging say that in 2011, Congress is likely to contemplate the reauthorization and amendment of this act.

The other elderly abuse law passed in 1992, the Title VII: Vulnerable Elder Rights Protection Activity, provides financial support and allows state agencies to sustain programs to stop elder abuse.

Title VII provides support to the elderly on a number of different levels. Its Long-term Care Ombudsman Program has been designed to support long-term care for its residents, while enrolling trained professionals and volunteers who can monitor and provide proper information on care for the elderly. Title VII also reinforces the need to stop abuse and neglect, through its programs. Title VII has also facilitated the establishment of the National Center on Elder Abuse at the University of Delaware.

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