Section 581-12 - Demonstration programs (Adm. Code Section 2212-A)In recognition of the need for expanded knowledge and experience concerning the status of older persons in Pennsylvania, the Secretary of Aging may provide for research and demonstration programs for the purpose of:
(1) Studying current living conditions and needs of older persons, with special emphasis on persons with low income, medical and functional disabilities, advanced age and isolated living situations.(2) Studying existing methods and alternatives for providing services, programs and opportunities to older persons.(3) Identifying those factors of particular detriment or benefit to the welfare of older persons.(4) Developing new approaches and alternatives for living arrangements, social services, institutional care, health services, legal representation and the coordination of community services for older persons.1929, April 9, P.L. 177, art. XXII-A, § 2212-A, added 1978, June 20, P.L. 477, No. 70, § 6, effective 1/1/1979. Amended 1988, Dec. 15, P.L. 1244, No. 153, § 1, effective 1/1/1989.