The Senate Aging Committee examined the state of the assisted living industry. One of the witnesses was Patricia Vessenmeyer, whose late husband lived in an assisted living facility due to d…
998 viewsThe Senate Aging Committee held a hearing to examine guardianships ordered by a court, like the one once imposed on pop singer Britney Spears. According to reports, there were approximately …
754 viewsThe Senate Special Aging Committee held a public hearing to examine substance abuse by older adults. Topics included data on increasing overdose deaths by seniors, fentanyl and the opioid ep…
646 viewsViewers commented on their experiences with long-term care facilities.
1,315 viewsThe Senate Aging Committee held a hearing to examine how scammers are using artificial intelligence to create voice clones and deepfakes to target older Americans. Philadelphia attorney Gary…
1,837 viewsWitnesses testified about ways to reshape and modernize aging services, including meals, rides and care-giving programs, through the re-authorization of the Older Americans Act.
1,136 viewsSen. Bill Cassidy (R-LA) and Rep. John Larson (D-CT) discussed the future of Social Security at the American Association of Retired Persons' (AARP) headquarters in Washington, D.C. Sen. Cass…
215 viewsElder justice expert M.T. Connolly offered her thoughts on how to improve the systems designed to protect senior citizens. Politics and Prose Bookstore in Washington, D.C., hosted this event…
234 viewsThe Senate Aging Committee held a hearing on including seniors and people with disabilities in emergency management and response during disasters and major weather events. Topics included vu…
596 viewsKilolo Kijakazi, acting Social Security Administration (SSA) commissioner, discussed challenges facing her agency, such as staffing shortages, large backlogs, and improving customer service.…
816 viewsThe Senate Special Committee on Aging held a hearing about senior citizens' access to healthy and affordable foods. One of the witnesses was a senior who shared her experiences of how access…
505 viewsThe Senate Aging Committee held a hearing on scams perpetrated against seniors. Topics included popular scams, identifying warning signs, the impact on mental health, and ways to prevent fut…
898 viewsThe Senate Special Committee on Aging held a hearing to examine the financial literacy of older Americans and people with disabilities. A variety of topics were discussed, including housing …
265 viewsConsumer advocates testified at a Senate Special Aging Committee hearing on scams targeting the elderly during the COVID-19 pandemic. The witnesses, who included one scam victim, talked abou…
780 viewsThe Senate Finance Committee held a hearing on nursing home operations during the coronavirus pandemic. In his opening statement Chair Ron Wyden (D-OR) said that 175,000 long-term care resid…
191 viewsThe House Ways and Means Subcommittee on Oversight held a virtual hearing on free tax services to help taxpayers during the pandemic. Experts and professionals in taxpayer advocacy testified…
234 viewsRobert Egge talked about the anniversary of the National Alzheimer’s Project Act and Alzheimer’s policy.
392 viewsAmerican Health Care Association Chief Medical Officer Dr. David Gifford talked about the impact of COVID-19 on nursing homes and assisted living facilities.
417 viewsPresident Trump addressed a crowd of senior citizens in Fort Myers, Florida. He told them they would be the first in line to receive a vaccine and later talked in more detail about the gover…
2,035 viewsThe Senate Aging Committee held a hearing to examine the coronavirus pandemic and racial health disparities. The committee and witnesses discussed how COVID-19 disproportionately impacts min…
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