Stricter background checks for caregivers finds major support at the Roundhouse

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Stricter background checks for caregivers finds major support at the Roundhouse

A senior woman being assisted to walk using a walker by caregiver at park. (Stock photo by Thianchai Sitthikongsak via Getty Images)New Mexico is facing an increase in severe cases of abuse, neglect and exploitation of disabled and older residents, according to Dan Lanari, director of the Health Care Authority’s Division of Health Improvement. Lanari told members of the House Health and Human Services Committee this month that between Fiscal Yea…