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Martin O'Malley, Governor
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Ch. 512
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BY adding to
Article - Human Services
Section 10-801 through 10-807 10-806 to be under the new subtitle "Subtitle 8.
Statewide Empowerment Zones for Seniors Commission"
Annotated Code of Maryland
(As enacted by Chapter 3 (S.B. 6) of the Acts of the General Assembly of 2007)
Preamble
WHEREAS, In the first two decades of the 21st century, the population of
Marylanders over age 60 is expected to rise by 74%, to nearly 1.4 million, according to
U.S. Census Bureau estimates; and
WHEREAS, Older adults overwhelmingly report that they want to grow old in
their homes and communities, rather than in institutional settings; and
WHEREAS, Many older adults move to institutional facilities unwillingly and
prematurely because they lack the resources to continue to live at home; and
WHEREAS, Providing home and community-based services that enable older
adults to age in place has shown to be the most cost-effective model for aging; and
WHEREAS, Maryland is home to several examples of a new aging-in-place
model called Naturally Occurring Retirement Communities (NORC) Supportive
Services Programs, which combine public, nonprofit, and private sector entities to
provide a comprehensive array of housing, social, medical, and transportation services
to help seniors age in place; and
WHEREAS, The AARP Public Policy Institute has defined a Livable
Community for Seniors as one that has affordable and appropriate housing, supportive
community features and services, and adequate mobility options, that when combined
facilitate personal independence and the engagement of residents in civic and social
life; and
WHEREAS, Developing a new aging-in-place model that combines the
individual service focus of NORCs with the comprehensive neighborhood scope of
Livable Communities will capitalize on the invaluable contributions of older
Marylanders, while at the same time ensure that State resources are focused in those
areas where they will have the greatest impact; now, therefore,
SECTION 1. BE IT ENACTED BY THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF
MARYLAND, That the Laws of Maryland read as follows:
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Article - Human Services
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