An elder advocate is someone who works to speak for and protect elderly people. Elder advocacy can take many forms. In some cases, elder advocacy may mean writing to state legislators to pass laws that protect the elderly and punish abusive or neglectful caregivers and care facilities. An elder advocate might also work with state adult protective services, social workers, or elder care facilities to insure that elderly clients’ needs are being met and that their civil rights are being protected. Some elder advocates work with individuals to insure they’re getting the care they need, and to help them find it if they aren’t.


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