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The Division for Aging Services' Advocates
for Elders, formerly called the
Community Ombudsmen, provide the following services on a statewide basis:
 | Advocacy and assistance to frail seniors, who are 60 years of age
or older, primarily homebound and living in the community and their
caregivers, |
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| Resources
and information to seniors and senior community and advocacy groups, |
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| Assistance to the Resource Development Unit. |
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Advocates for Elders also
conduct:
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| Public presentations relevant to Division programs and services, |
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| Outreach to locate and identify resources and services, |
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| Courtesy visits to group residential facilities upon the request
of the Elder Rights Unit. |
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Advocates for Elders also participate on special
senior
task forces and work with senior community groups.
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The
services of the Advocate for Elders
are free and confidential.
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There are two Advocates for Elders within the
Division for Aging Services.
Please contact the Las
Vegas or Reno
offices to
speak with an Advocate for Elders.
You
can also email an Advocate for Elders.
To do so, please click the appropriate link below:
Northern
Nevada
Southern
Nevada
(vacant - please call (702)
486-3545 for assistance)
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