Office of the Ombudsman for the Elderly of Puerto Rico

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The Office of the Ombudsman for the Elderly of Puerto Rico is a government agency dedicated to protecting the rights, welfare, and quality of life of older adults across the island.

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Predicate Object
instanceOf government agency
ombudsman institution
accountableTo Government of Puerto Rico NERFINISHED
collaboratesWith health agencies of Puerto Rico NERFINISHED
nonprofit organizations serving the elderly
social services agencies of Puerto Rico
country Puerto Rico
focusArea quality of life of the elderly
rights of the elderly
welfare of the elderly
function advocate for public policies that benefit older adults
coordinate with other government agencies on issues affecting the elderly
investigate complaints related to the rights of the elderly
mediate disputes involving services to the elderly
monitor compliance with laws protecting the elderly
promote access to health services for older adults
promote access to long-term care services for older adults
promote access to social services for older adults
provide guidance and information to elderly persons about their rights
receive complaints from elderly persons
governmentLevel territorial government
hasOmbudsmanFor elderly persons
hasScope island-wide
jurisdiction Puerto Rico NERFINISHED
languageOfWork English
Spanish
legalNature public law entity
mission improve the quality of life of older adults
promote the welfare of older adults
protect the rights of older adults
operatesIn Puerto Rico NERFINISHED
partOf Government of Puerto Rico NERFINISHED
primaryTargetGroup elderly persons
older adults
sector public sector
serviceUsers families of elderly persons
residents of Puerto Rico who are elderly
topic aging
elder abuse prevention
elder care
long-term care policy
social protection for older adults
typeOfRightsProtected consumer rights of older adults
health rights of older adults
human rights of older adults
social rights of older adults

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Secretary of Family of Puerto Rico oversees Office of the Ombudsman for the Elderly of Puerto Rico