HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES

NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING

COMMITTEE:   Human Services 

TIME & DATE: 9:00 AM, Tuesday, March 27, 2012 

PLACE:       E2.030 
CHAIR:       Rep. Richard Pena Raymond 

The committee will hear invited and public testimony on the following interim charge:

Explore strategies, including those in other states, to support the needs of aging Texans, including best practices in nursing home diversion, expedited access to community services, and programs to assist seniors and their families in navigating the long-term care system, with the goal of helping seniors remain in the community. Assess the feasibility of leveraging volunteer-supported initiatives using existing infrastructure to enhance the ability of seniors to remain active and involved.