Public Policy

When it comes to knowing everything possible about your medical aid options, many systems seem exceptionally confusing to navigate. Arizona Long-Term Care System (ALTCS) is one of the many systems…

Donald Trump, to the surprise of many, did it; and not only did Republicans take the Oval Office, they will now control the House and Senate as well. The big…

Chronic Disease Self-Management in Diverse Communities, Wednesday, September 28, 2016 Older Americans are disproportionately affected by chronic diseases, and self-management education can improve their health and well-being. Join us for…

President Obama recently reauthorized the Older Americans Act Reauthorization Act of 2016. The act re-signs into law and updates the Older Americans Act of 1965 (OAA). The new OAA is…

How can we make the future better for aging adults? The National Institute on Aging (NIA) recently released a report (which you can read in full here) on how to…

Last year’s White House Conference on Aging introduced many groundbreaking initiatives for elderly Americans. Older Americans, caregivers, advocates, community leaders and families joined President Obama at the White House to…

By 2030, one in five people will be 65 or older. More than nine-tenths of these seniors want to age in place, with eighty percent believing their current home will…

Earlier this year, the World Health Organization released a report on aging and health.  It’s a whopping 233 pages with the index, ranging on topics from healthy aging and policy…

Medicare Part B could raise some premiums in the new year by as much as 52 percent. The hike would be the largest in Medicare’s history. Recipients affected would pay…

Interested in changing the disability industry? Want to re-imagine aging networks? Submit a presentation for the Iowa Governor’s Conference on Aging and Disabilities! From May 23-26, 2016, the Iowa Department…

Cincinnati, Ohio seniors Betty Hilleger and Geraldine Saunders spoke up after being denied complete coverage under Ohio’s Assisted Living Waiver program. Due to a coverage gap in Medicaid, the two…

Health and Human Services announced grant awards yesterday to help seniors, individuals with disabilities and caregivers better understand and navigate their health and long-term care options. The press release states:…