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Senate Scrutinizes Long-Term Care Facilities for Elderly Adults

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Senate Scrutinizes Long-Term Care Facilities for Elderly Adults
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Senator Wandy Soto Tolentino opened a public hearing of the Senate Commission on Family, Women, Elderly Persons, and Individuals with Functional Diversity and Disabilities to address concerns about the treatment of residents in long-term care facilities. The senator emphasized that elder care centers are not adoption centers and highlighted issues regarding how families and residents are being treated. This legislative oversight aims to improve standards and protections for vulnerable elderly populations residing in nursing homes and assisted living facilities across Puerto Rico. The hearing represents a critical step toward strengthening regulations and accountability in the long-term care industry.

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