Issue Position: Safeguarding Our Seniors

Issue Position

Kathleen has been an effective and tireless advocate for Florida's seniors. She has successfully sponsored legislation cracking down on fraud against seniors (2014, HB 409) and holding their guardians accountable. Because of Kathleen's efforts, scammers can no longer hide behind loopholes in the law and Clerks of Court may audit adult guardianship accounts to ensure that legal guardians do not take advantage of those they've sworn to protect (2014, HB 635). For many seniors, transitioning into a retirement community isn't as simple as selling their home and moving. That's why Kathleen sponsored HB 1037, allowing traditional retirement communities to offer care at-home services. These care at-home contracts provide seniors the flexibility of receiving services in their home until the time is right to move into a traditional retirement community.

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