§ 49-6-1. Purpose of Article
The constantly increasing proportion of older people within the population of this state and the increasing gravity of the human distress and the loss accruing to the entire society as a result of the limitations and disadvantages confronting older people in maintaining their economic self-sufficiency and personal well-being and realizing their maximum potential as contributors […]
§ 49-6-2. Department Designated Agency for Federal Programs for Aging; Development and Coordination of State, Local, and Interstate Programs
The department shall constitute the designated state agency to handle all programs of the federal government relating to the aging and requiring acts within the state which are not the specific responsibility of another state agency under provisions of federal or state law. Authority is conferred upon the department to accept and disburse any funds […]
§ 49-6-3. Powers of Department
Without limiting the foregoing, the department is authorized to: Promote the health of and medical services for the aging in working with professional associations, hospitals, and institutions; Promote the rehabilitation of incapacitated older persons; Establish a state-wide coordinated program with participation of employers, employee’s organizations, and state and local agencies to promote greater and more […]