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he objective of FATE is to serve as a voice for patients and to bring about national reforms and enforcement of the laws governing the nursing home industry and its regulatory agencies in order toassure proper care, civil rights and meaningful, dignified life for the elderly in long-term care facilities. Our Goals Are: * Enhance national awareness of the pattern of abuse frequently found inelderly care institutions. * Protect the elderly in their remaining years. * Initiate advocacy action to improve the care and supervision of the elderly. * Report abuse and neglect violationsto the appropriate authorities. * Follow up to see that corrections and redress occur. * Provide a forum to support legal action on behalf of patients and their families. * Provide a publicservice of referrals for senior issues. * Provide tools, resources and leadership to other advocacy leaders and groups. * Raise funds to help support grass roots advocacy organizations assistingthe elderly. Our Mission Is:
"Assuring our elders are treated with care, dignity and the utmost respect during their final years when they can no longer take care of themselves."ATE providesinformation, counseling, advice, resources and referrals as a public service at no charge to those who need assistance in dealing with care of the elderly. ATE is a California Nonprofit Corporationregistered under IRS 501(c)(3). FATE depends on volunteer contributions for funding. Contributions go to furthering the administration, media awareness, investigations, and legal costs that support the ongoingwork of FATE.f you need help in dealing with the abuse of an elderly person or wish to obtain referral information concerning elder issues, please contact us. Thank you for your interest in our workand your tax deductible contribution.Tips to Help the Elderly through Their Medical TestsIntroduction | Getting There | Safety | Need for Help | Sources What seems like a simple medical test to the...