Federal Assistance to Older Americans
Witnesses 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 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 viewsPanelists talked about the public and private sector roles for meeting the housing needs of a growing senior populations. Speakers included Assistant Health and Human Services Secretary for …
1,061 viewsThe National Gay and Lesbian Task Force held its national conference. One of the speakers was the group’s national director, Rea Carey. She talked about the legislative progress for gay, les…
1,291 viewsWitnesses testified on the cancellation of Community Living Assistance Service and Supports (CLASS) program. CLASS, which was part of the 2010 health care law, was slated to be a voluntary, …
5,501 viewsThe Senate Special Committee on Aging held a forum on the current quality of care for individuals living with Alzheimer’s disease and the impact on their families. They talked about a number…
2,705 viewsHealth and Human Services Secretary Kathleen Sebelius spoke to seniors about health insurance reform. In her remarks she said that passing health care without Senator Ted Kennedy would “make…
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