The state agency on aging [aging and long-term services department] shall establish and maintain a comprehensive statewide program designed to meet the social service needs of the state's aged population, including but not limited to the following:
A. strengthen and coordinate services of state and local public bodies for the benefit of the aged;
B. promote the utilization of older persons in all phases of employment;
C. disseminate information to the aged relative to federal, state and local services for the aged;
D. encourage training programs, retraining programs and opportunities for older workers;
E. develop new methods of job placement for older workers;
F. promote public recognition of the advantages of hiring and retaining older workers; and
G. promote and develop programs of community resources and facilities designed to meet the social needs of older persons.
History: Laws 1979, ch. 203, § 2.
Bracketed material. — The bracketed material was inserted by the compiler and is not part of the law.
Laws 2004, ch. 23, § 13 provided that all references to the state agency on aging be deemed references to the aging and long-term services department.
Structure New Mexico Statutes
Article 4 - Aging and Long-term Services
Section 28-4-1 - Commission on aging [Aging and long-term services department]; duties.
Section 28-4-3 - Commission on aging [Aging and long-term services department]; powers.
Section 28-4-4 - Agency created.
Section 28-4-5 - Agency duties.
Section 28-4-6 - Agency powers.