,,ii #aacth ,,congress #b;d ,session ,s4 #bgfc ,,in ,,the ,,senate ,,of ,,the ,,united ,,states ,july #ca1 #bjad ,mr4 ,merkley introduced the following bill2 which was read twice and referred to the ,committee on ,health1 ,education1 ,labor1 and ,pensions ,a ,,bill ,to amend the ,older ,americans ,act of #aife to create a collaborative network with a single point of entry for services and supports1 to improve programs to prevent elder financial exploitation1 to create a community care wrap-around support demonstration program1 and to create a national campaign to raise awareness of the aging network and promote advance integrated long-term care planning1 and for other purposes4 #a4 ,short title ,this ,act may be cited as the ,older ,americans ,community ,access ,revitalization and ,education ,act or the ,older ,americans ,,care ,act4 #b4 ,definitions 7a7 ,aging and ,disability ,resource ,center 7#a7 ,in general ,section #ajb7d7 of the ,older ,americans ,act of #aife 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #cjjb7d77 is amended to read as follows3 7#d7 ,the term ,aging and ,disability ,resource ,center means a collaborative network that has a no wrong door single entry point system 7as described in section #ajbjb7;c77#e77;,a7 of the ,patient ,protection and ,affordable ,care ,act 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #acif;d note2 referred to individually in this ,act as a no wrong door system77 and a comprehensive and integrated program that-- 7,a7 is established by the ,state agency and administered as identified by the ,state in the ,state plan described in section #cjg as part of a ,state system of integrated long-term care for individuals with disabilities and older individuals2 7,b7 is planned and implemented in a manner that involves formal partnerships1 established between aging and disability agencies and organizations-- 7i7 that are established so that individuals of all ages with needs for integrated long-term care1 can be properly reached and served within their communities1 while maximizing self-direction2 and 7ii7 each of which is comprised of-- 7,i7 the ,state agency and area agencies on aging at the ,state and local levels1 respectively2 and 7,,ii7 ,state and local disability agencies and organizations1 including ,state independent living councils and centers for independent living1 entities serving individuals with developmental1 physical1 mental1 or cognitive disabilities1 consumers1 advocates1 and other entities and individuals2 7,c7 provides a coordinated system for providing-- 7i7 an approach for providing access1 information1 referrals1 and assistance that is person-centered1 is a no wrong door system1 goes beyond providing access1 information1 referrals1 and assistance available under or coordinated through this ,act1 and serves all individuals regardless of age1 income1 disability1 or state of long-term care services and supports planning2 7ii7 comprehensive information on the full range of available public and private programs of health and integrated long-term care1 and options counseling1 service providers1 and resources for such programs1 within a community and within a ,state1 including information on the availability of integrated long-term care2 7iii7 personal and peer counseling to assist individuals in assessing their existing or anticipated needs and goals for integrated long-term care1 and assisting the individuals in developing and implementing a plan for integrated long-term care1 consistent with their desires and designed to meet their specific priorities1 goals1 needs1 and circumstances2 and 7iv7 an approach that supplements consumer access to the full range of publicly supported programs of integrated long-term care1 including home-based and community-based options1 for which consumers may be eligible2 and 7,d7 builds on but does not replace the roles and responsibilities of entities in the ,state aging network to support people seeking access to community living opportunities1 as specified in this ,act1 or of other aging and disability agencies and organizations4 4 7#b7 ,technical amendment ,section #ajb7a7 of the ,older ,americans ,act of #aife 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #cjjb7a77 is amended by inserting 1 except when used as part of the term financial abuse1 before means4 7b7 ,,lgbt individuals 7#a7 ,in general ,section #ajb of the ,older ,americans ,act of #aife 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #cjjb7 is amended-- 7,a7 in paragraph 7#bd7-- 7i7 in subparagraph 7,b71 by striking and at the end2 7ii7 in subparagraph 7,c71 by striking the period and inserting 2 and2 and 7iii7 by adding at the end the following3 7,d7 status as an ,,lgbt individual4 2 7,b7 by redesignating-- 7i7 paragraphs 7#cf7 through 7#ed7 as paragraphs 7#ch7 through 7#ef71 respectively2 and 7ii7 paragraphs 7#cd7 and 7#ce7 as paragraphs 7#ce7 and 7#cf71 respectively2 7,c7 by inserting after paragraph 7#cc7 the following3 7#cd7 ,the term ,,lgbt1 used with respect to an individual1 means a lesbian1 gay1 bisexual1 or transgender individual4 2 and 7,d7 by inserting after paragraph 7#cf71 as so redesignated1 the following3 7#cg7 ,the term minority1 used with respect to an individual1 includes a lesbian1 gay1 bisexual1 or transgender individual4 4 7#b7 ,conforming amendment ,section #bae7;e77#a77;,j7 of the ,older ,americans ,act of #aife 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #cjbj;e-#a7;e77#a77;,j77 is amended by striking minorities and inserting minority individuals4 #c4 ,creation of national campaign to raise awareness of the aging network and promote advance integrated long-term care planning 7a7 ,in general ,section #bjb7;b7 of the ,older ,americans ,act of #aife 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #cjab7;b77 is amended by striking paragraph 7#f7 and inserting the following3 7#f7 promote1 through a coordinated public education and outreach campaign carried out by the ,national ,eldercare ,locator ,service described in subsection 7a77#ba7 and in coordination with other appropriate ,federal agencies-- 7,a7 enhanced awareness by the public of the importance of planning in advance for integrated long-term care2 and 7,b7 the availability of national1 ,state1 and local information and resources to assist in such planning1 as well as the existence of area agencies on aging and other aging service providers to provide direct assistance with such planning2 4 7b7 ,authorization of ,appropriations ,section #baf of the ,older ,americans ,act of #aife 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #cjbj;f7 is amended-- 7#a7 by redesignating subsection 7c7 as subsection 7d72 and 7#b7 by inserting after subsection 7b7 the following3 7c7 ,national campaign ,there is authorized to be appropriated to carry out section #bjb7;b77#f71 #c1jjj1jjj for each of fiscal years #bjae through #bjai4 4 #d4 ,no wrong door networks ,section #bjb7;b77#h7 of the ,older ,americans ,act of #aife 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #bjab7;b77#h77 is amended-- 7#a7 in the matter preceding subparagraph 7,a71 by striking ,aging and ,disability ,resource ,centers-- and inserting networks1 such as ,aging and ,disability ,resource ,centers1 that are built on information1 referral1 and assistance programs run by aging and disability agencies and are collaborative networks with no wrong door systems--2 7#b7 in subparagraphs 7,a71 7,c71 and 7,d71 by striking long-term care each place it appears and inserting integrated long-term care2 7#c7 in subparagraph 7,a71 by striking community-based care and inserting community-based care services and supports2 and 7#d7 in subparagraph 7,b71 by striking their care and inserting their care services and supports4 #e4 ,supportive services and senior centers program ,section #cba7;b77#a7 of the ,older ,americans ,act of #aife 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #cjcj;d7b77#a77 is amended by inserting or modernization after construction4 #f4 ,pilot project on services for recipients of federally assisted housing ,part ,a of title ,,iv of the ,older ,americans ,act of #aife 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #cjcb et seq47 is amended by adding at the end the following3 #dbc4 ,pilot project on services for recipients of federally assisted housing 7a7 ,definition ,in this section1 the term federally assisted housing means-- 7#a7 multifamily housing financed1 insured1 or subsidized by the ,rural ,housing ,service of the ,department of ,agriculture or by the ,department of ,housing and ,urban ,development2 or 7#b7 housing provided under the ,low ,income ,housing ,tax ,credit program carried out under section #db of the ,internal ,revenue ,code of #aihf4 7b7 ,funding ,the ,assistant ,secretary may provide funding for a service provided under this ,act 7including title ,v7 packaged and targeted for residents of federally assisted housing4 ,the ,assistant ,secretary may provide such funding for a period of #b years4 7c7 ,recipients ,the ,assistant ,secretary shall provide funding made available under subsection 7b7 through area agencies on aging1 other entities approved by the ,assistant ,secretary1 or designees of the agencies or entities1 to not-for-profit owners or managers of the housing4 7d7 ,evaluations and reports 7#a7 ,evaluations ,each agency1 entity1 or designee that receives funding under this section shall evaluate the effectiveness of the services provided through the funding4 7#b7 ,reports ,the agency1 entity1 or designee shall1 not later than #ij days after the end of the funding period1 prepare and submit to the ,assistant ,secretary a report containing the results of the evaluation4 7e7 ,authorization of appropriations ,there are authorized to be appropriated to carry out this section such sums as may be necessary for each of fiscal years #bjae through #bjag4 ,such sums shall remain available through fiscal year #bjah for the purpose of carrying out the evaluations and reports under subsection 7d74 4 #g4 ,community care wrap-around support demonstration program ,part ,a of title ,,iv of the ,older ,americans ,act of #aife 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #cjcb et seq471 as amended by section #f1 is further amended by adding at the end the following3 #dbd4 ,community care wrap-around support demonstration program 7a7 ,definitions 7#a7 ,community care wrap-around support partnership ,the term community care wrap-around support partnership means a partnership that-- 7,a7 carries out a program that serves not fewer than #cj eligible older individuals2 7,b7 includes-- 7i7 a designated care coordinator1 who may be a nurse1 registered dietitian1 case manager1 health coach1 or social worker1 from an eligible entity and who1 in consultation with a primary care physician or another relevant specialist described in clause 7ii71 will be responsible for coordinating services and supports offered under title ,,iii for an older individual2 and 7ii7 a consulting primary care physician1 or other relevant specialist1 receiving compensation for participation in the partnership in a manner determined by the ,assistant ,secretary2 and 7,c7 may include an individual-- 7i7 who is listed in the plan for the community care wrap-around support partnership described in subsection 7c77#b72 7ii7 for whom the eligible older individual gives consent to participate in the community care wrap-around support partnership1 as that partnership relates to the eligible older individual2 and 7iii7 whose relationship to the older individual is that of-- 7,i7 a family member1 close personal friend1 or unpaid designated caregiver2 7,,ii7 a legal or financial advisor2 7,,iii7 a home care provider2 7,,iv7 a provider of transportation2 7,v7 a registered dietitian2 or 7,,vi7 a rehabilitation professional4 7#b7 ,eligible entity ,the term eligible entity means-- 7,a7 an area agency on aging2 7,b7 a home or community-based provider of the activities described in subsection 7d7 7such as a home care agency1 or entity operating a senior center or adult day care facility72 or 7,c7 another qualified entity the ,assistant ,secretary determines to be appropriate to carry out the activities described in subsection 7d74 7#c7 ,eligible older individual ,the term eligible older individual means an older individual who-- 7,a7 is age #fe or older2 7,b7 who is eligible to receive assistance under this ,act2 7,c7 who elects to enroll in the demonstration program1 as described in subsection 7e72 and 7,d7 who-- 7i7 has difficulty completing #b or more activities of daily living2 7ii7 has had at least one nonelective hospital admission within the past #ab months2 7iii7 has received acute or subacute rehabilitation services within the past #ab months2 or 7iv7 meets such other criteria as the ,assistant ,secretary determines to be appropriate4 7b7 ,program authorized 7#a7 ,in ,general ,the ,assistant ,secretary shall establish a demonstration program 7referred to in this section as the demonstration program and to be commonly known as the community care initiative7 through which the ,assistant ,secretary shall make grants to eligible entities in order to enable such eligible entities to-- 7,a7 establish community care wrap-around support partnerships2 and 7,b7 support the partnerships1 enabling the partnerships to carry out the activities described in subsection 7d74 7#b7 ,duration ,each grant awarded under this section shall be for a period of #b years4 7c7 ,application 7#a7 ,in ,general ,each eligible entity desiring a grant under this section shall submit an application to the ,assistant ,secretary at such time1 in such manner1 and accompanied by such information as the ,assistant ,secretary may reasonably require4 7#b7 ,contents ,the application described in this subsection shall include1 at a minimum-- 7,a7 a plan describing the individuals1 as listed in subsection 7a77#a77;,c71 that will1 upon consent of an eligible older individual1 participate in the community care wrap-around support partnership as that partnership relates to the eligible older individual2 7,b7 a clear description of-- 7i7 the protocols the eligible entity will implement to identify the needs of older individuals receiving services and supports through the partnership2 7ii7 the range of intervention and supportive services and supports that the eligible entity will implement2 and 7iii7 preliminary evidence of the efficacy or effectiveness of the approach the eligible entity proposes to use in providing services and supports through the partnership2 and 7,c7 an assurance that the partnership will collect the information determined by the ,assistant ,secretary under subsection 7h77#a74 7d7 ,use of funds ,an eligible entity that receives a grant under this section shall use the grant funds to establish a community care wrap-around support partnership and support the partnership1 including requiring the partnership to-- 7#a7 connect each participant with the community care wrap-around support partnership2 7#b7 assess each eligible older individual using a standardized assessment instrument1 such as a comprehensive assessment reporting evaluation2 7#c7 establish longitudinal care plans for each eligible older individual2 and 7#d7 provide comprehensive1 coordinated1 and continuous virtual or in-person access to the services and supports offered under this ,act1 tailored to the specific needs of the older individual involved1 which may include one or more of the following3 7,a7 ,medication management4 7,b7 ,medical nutrition therapy with a registered dietitian for individuals requiring dietary modification for chronic disease management4 7,c7 ,limited environmental modifications1 such as safety equipment for showering1 bathing1 or toileting or installation of safety1 health1 and wellness monitoring technologies for an eligible older individual4 7,d7 ,nutritional and dietary supports1 which may include nutrition counseling1 education1 and the delivery of meals to the home or assistance with purchasing groceries in order to-- 7i7 assure an appropriate diet consistent with the medical needs1 cultural background1 and faith traditions of an eligible older individual2 and 7ii7 identify opportunities for socialization within the home or the community of an eligible older individual in order to enhance the ability to participate in healthy nutritional habits4 7,e7 ,transportation in order to meet the medical and social needs of an eligible older individual4 7,f7 ,psychosocial supports to prevent isolation and the potential for depression and cognitive decline1 which often accompany the lack of human interaction4 7,g7 ,opportunities for exercise1 as tolerable and appropriate1 to prevent further physical decline that may lead to preventable disability4 7,h7 ,opportunities for enjoyment through activities or interactions1 in person or virtually1 that enhance an eligible older individual's life1 relationships1 well-being1 or sense of productivity1 including providing the opportunities through the use of technology products4 7e7 ,election ,to participate ,the ,assistant ,secretary shall determine and carry out an appropriate method of ensuring that eligible older individuals have agreed to enroll in a community care wrap-around support partnership program4 ,enrollment in the demonstration program shall be voluntary4 7f7 ,compliance with other laws 7#a7 ,regulations ,notwithstanding any provision of this section1 each eligible entity receiving a grant under this section shall ensure that the activities carried out under the grant comply with the regulations promulgated pursuant to section #bfd7;c7 of the ,health ,insurance ,portability and ,accountability ,act of #aiif 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #acbj;d-#b note71 the ,health ,information ,technology for ,economic and ,clinical ,health ,act 7title ,,xiii of division ,a and title ,,iv of division ,b of ,public ,law #aaa-e71 and the amendments made by such ,act4 7#b7 ,guidance ,the ,assistant ,secretary shall ensure that the activities carried out under this section are consistent with the guidance issued by the ,secretary on ,june #f1 #bjad1 for implementing standards for person-centered planning and self-direction in home and community-based services programs1 under section #bdjb7;a7 of the ,patient ,protection and ,affordable ,care ,act 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #acifn note74 7g7 ,partnership ,information ,collection 7#a7 ,during the first year of the demonstration program 7,a7 ,in general ,during the first year of the demonstration program1 the community care wrap-around support partnership1 through the designated care coordinator described in subsection 7a77#a77;,b77i71 shall maintain a record for each eligible older individual who is served through the demonstration program4 ,such record shall include detailed information about the services and supports provided to the eligible older individual through the demonstration program and shall be incorporated into the electronic health record of the eligible older individual4 7,b7 ,contents ,the ,assistant ,secretary shall determine the information to be collected in each record described in subparagraph 7,a71 which may include information on the types of services and supports provided1 referrals1 members of the community care wrap-around support partnership1 and an impact statement on the health of the eligible older individual served4 7#b7 ,during the second year of the demonstration program ,during the second year of the demonstration program1 in addition to maintaining the record described in paragraph 7#a71 the designated care coordinator described in subsection 7a77#a77;,b77i7 shall ensure that1 through the record described in paragraph 7#a71 the community care wrap-around support partnership is able to-- 7,a7 determine gaps in the provision of services that can assist in the provision of comprehensive health and wellness care for the eligible older individual2 7,b7 connect the eligible older individual to services under this ,act that will address any such gaps2 and 7,c7 subject to the consent of the eligible older individual1 make appointments for the eligible older individual to receive needed services and ensure that such participant's primary care physician and caregiver receive notice of the needs4 7h7 ,determination of the ,demonstration ,program effect on patient outcomes 7#a7 ,transfer of information ,each eligible entity shall collect1 from each community care wrap-around partnership supported by the eligible entity1 and report to the ,assistant ,secretary 7in such form and manner1 and at such frequency1 as shall be specified by the ,assistant ,secretary7 such data as the ,assistant ,secretary determines to be appropriate to monitor and analyze the demonstration program4 7#b7 ,independent analysis of the demonstration program ,the ,assistant ,secretary shall enter into an agreement with an entity to conduct an independent analysis1 in consultation with the ,administrator for the ,centers for ,medicare ,medicaid ,services1 and make a determination of whether the activities described in subsection 7d7 result in-- 7,a7 a reduced number of hospital days 7other than days an eligible older individual elects to remain in the hospital72 7,b7 reduced hospital readmissions for eligible older individuals2 7,c7 reduced emergency room visits for eligible older individuals2 7,d7 improved health outcomes commensurate1 in each individual case1 with the eligible older individual's stage of chronic illness2 7,e7 improved efficiency of care1 such as a reduction of duplicative diagnostic and laboratory tests1 for eligible older individuals2 7,f7 a reduced cost of health care services2 7,g7 improved or maintained nutrition status1 to manage chronic disease2 7,h7 any delay of entry of eligible older individuals into institutional care2 and 7,i7 any other outcomes measures the ,assistant ,secretary determines to be appropriate4 7#c7 ,impact study 7,a7 ,evaluation ,the ,assistant ,secretary1 in consultation with the ,administrator for the ,centers for ,medicare ,medicaid ,services and using the information and data collected under this subsection and subsection 7g71 shall conduct an evaluation of the demonstration program1 including comparing the well-being and costs of care of participants in a community care wrap-around support partnership program1 to the well-being and such costs for patients who have not participated in such a program1 to determine the impact of the additional services and supports provided through such a program and shall prepare findings from the evaluation4 7,b7 ,determination on expansion ,based on the evaluation conducted under subparagraph 7,a7 and the independent analysis conducted under paragraph 7#b71 the ,assistant ,secretary1 in consultation with the ,administrator for the ,centers for ,medicare ,medicaid ,services1 shall determine whether expansion of the demonstration program is appropriate4 ,if so1 the ,assistant ,secretary1 in consultation with such ,administrator1 shall prepare a plan specifying-- 7i7 whether the expanded program should involve a greater number of grants to eligible entities1 for community care wrap-around support partnership programs based on subsections 7a7 through 7g72 7ii7 whether the expanded program should involve grants to regional1 statewide1 or multi-,state combinations of eligible entities to engage corresponding community care wrap-around support partnerships in corresponding areas1 for such programs based on subsections 7a7 through 7g72 and 7iii7 whether the expanded program should be carried out through the ,administration on ,aging and the ,center for ,medicare and ,medicaid ,innovation4 7#d7 ,report to ,congress ,not later than #a year after the end of the demonstration program1 the ,assistant ,secretary shall submit to ,congress a report containing the findings1 the results of the independent analysis1 the determination1 and any plan1 prepared under paragraphs 7#a7 through 7#c74 7#e7 ,expanded program ,subject to the availability of appropriations1 if the report contains a plan prepared under paragraph 7#c77;,b71 the ,assistant ,secretary may implement the expanded program1 in accordance with the plan1 not sooner than #f months after submission of the report4 7i7 ,implementation date ,not later than ,january #a1 #bjae1 the ,assistant ,secretary shall issue a request for proposals to carry out this section4 7j7 ,authorization of appropriations ,there are authorized to be appropriated to carry out this section such sums as may be necessary for each of fiscal years #bjae through #bjai4 4 #h4 ,prevention of elder abuse1 neglect1 and exploitation 7a7 ,intervention or devices ,section #gab7;a77#c77;,h7 of the ,older ,americans ,act of #aife 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #cjeh;g7a77#c77;,h77 is amended-- 7#a7 in clauses 7ii7 and 7iii71 by striking and at the end2 7#b7 in clause 7iii71 by striking provide technical support for and inserting actively encourage and assist in2 and 7#c7 by adding at the end the following3 7iv7 identify interventions or devices 7including adult bed rails7 that affect the rights and safety of residents1 including the use of chemical and physical restraints2 and 7v7 educate providers1 residents1 and families about the danger of those interventions and devices2 and 4 7b7 ,use of allotments ,section #gba7;e77#b7 of the ,older ,americans ,act of #aife 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #cjeh;i7e77#b77 is amended1 in the matter preceding subparagraph 7,a71 by striking report and all that follows through subsection 7b77#i77;,b77ii71 and inserting report described in subsection 7b7 or a related referral4 #i4 ,prevention of financial abuse1 fraud1 and other financial exploitation 7a7 ,authorization of appropriations ,section #gjb of the ,older ,americans ,act of #aife 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #cjeh;a7 is amended-- 7#a7 in subsection 7c71 by striking chapter #d and inserting chapter #e2 and 7#b7 by inserting after subsection 7b7 the following3 7c7 ,prevention of financial abuse1 fraud1 and other financial exploitation ,there are authorized to be appropriated to carry out chapter #d1 such sums as may be necessary for each fiscal year4 4 7b7 ,program ,subtitle ,a of title ,,vii of the ,older ,americans ,act of #aife 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #cjeh et seq47 is amended-- 7#a7 by redesignating chapter #d and section #gca as chapter #e and section #gcf1 respectively2 and 7#b7 by inserting after chapter #c the following3 #d ,programs for prevention of financial abuse1 fraud1 and other financial exploitation #gca4 ,prevention of financial abuse1 fraud1 and other financial exploitation 7a7 ,establishment ,in order to be eligible to receive an allotment under section #gjc from funds appropriated under section #gjb and made available to carry out this chapter1 a ,state agency shall1 in accordance with this section1 and in consultation with area agencies on aging1 develop and enhance programs to address elder abuse1 neglect1 and exploitation 7including financial abuse1 fraud1 and other financial exploitation74 7b7 ,use of allotments ,the ,state agency shall use an allotment described in subsection 7a7 to carry out1 through the programs described in subsection 7a71 activities to develop1 strengthen1 and carry out programs for the prevention1 detection1 assessment1 and treatment of1 intervention in1 investigation of1 and response to elder abuse1 neglect1 and exploitation 7including financial abuse1 fraud1 and other financial exploitation71 including activities that-- 7#a7 fund programs that focus on outreach and education to older individuals and their families and support networks1 on elder abuse1 neglect1 and exploitation 7including financial abuse1 fraud1 and other financial exploitation72 7#b7 promote and enhance programs1 such as the ,gatekeeper program1 that train postal carriers1 financial institutions1 firefighters1 meter readers1 and other community professionals who are in a position to observe an older individual on a daily or regular basis-- 7,a7 to identify signs of elder abuse1 neglect1 and exploitation 7including financial abuse1 fraud1 and other financial exploitation72 and 7,b7 to report such signs to the ,state agency responsible for adult protective services or an area agency on aging2 7#c7 create a position for a statewide coordinator on elder abuse1 neglect1 and exploitation 7including financial abuse1 fraud1 and other financial exploitation71 within each ,state agency responsible for adult protective services or law enforcement1 to act as a liaison with various financial institutions including the ,state agency responsible for consumer protection2 7#d7 provide funding to ,states and area agencies on aging for trainers who are able to conduct outreach and education for older individuals in their natural living environment on-- 7,a7 identifying signs of elder abuse1 neglect1 and exploitation 7including financial abuse1 fraud1 and other financial exploitation72 7,b7 how to respond to practices described in subparagraph 7,a72 and 7,c7 how to get help from local resources2 7#e7 fund programs that capture data1 and perform data analysis1 on the prevalence of elder abuse1 neglect1 and exploitation 7including financial abuse1 fraud1 and other financial exploitation7 at the ,state and national level2 7#f7 provide intake workers or hotlines that are able to take calls directly from older individuals1 their family members1 and community professionals in their planning and service areas1 about elder abuse1 neglect1 and exploitation 7including financial abuse1 fraud1 and other financial exploitation72 7#g7 provide funding to ,states and area agencies on aging for the services of forensic accountants to track and identify elder abuse1 neglect1 and exploitation 7including financial abuse1 fraud1 and other financial exploitation72 7#h7 fund programs and arrangement that will safeguard victims' or potential victims' finances1 such as daily money management programs and conservatorships2 and 7#i7 fund pilot programs to test innovative practices in local communities1 to develop partnerships across disciplines for the prevention1 investigation1 and prosecution of elder abuse1 neglect1 and exploitation 7including financial abuse1 fraud1 and other financial exploitation74 4 7c7 ,conforming amendment ,section #bjb7;a77#bc7 of the ,older ,americans ,act of #aife 7#db ,u4,s4,c4 #cjab7;a77#bc77 is amended by striking sections #cjg7;a77#ah7 and #gca7;b77#b7 and inserting section #cjg7;a77#ac7 and section #gcf4