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    SSA Commissioner Testifies on Financial State of Social Security

    Social Security Administration (SAA) Commissioner Martin O’Malley testified on the financial state of the Social Security program during a public hearing before the Senate Special Aging Comm…

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    Hearing on Safety Issues at Assisted Living Facilities

    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…

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    Hearing on Legal Guardianships of the Elderly

    The 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 …

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    Hearing on Substance Abuse by Senior Citizens

    The 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…

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    Senate Special Aging Hearing on Artificial Intelligence and Fraud

    The 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…

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    Hearing on Research and Treatment for Rare Diseases

    Witnesses with rare diseases, advocates for medical ethics, and therapeutic industry professionals discussed access to research and treatment for rare diseases before the Senate Special Agin…

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    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.

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    Senate Aging Committee Field Hearing on Social Security

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    Hearing on Emergency Preparedness for Older Adults and Disabled

    The 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…

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    Senate Hearing on Nutrition Programs for Senior Citizens

    The 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…

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    Hearing on Fraud Targeting the Elderly

    The 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…

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    Hearing on Improving Medicare and Medicaid

    The Senate Special Committee on Aging held a hearing on improving Medicare and Medicaid services for people who are eligible for both programs. Health care policy experts and patients who ha…

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    Senate Hearing on Financial Literacy Needs for Older Americans

    The 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 …

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    Experts Testify on Scams Targeting Elderly

    Consumer 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…

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    Hearings to examine inclusive disaster management, focusing on improving preparedness, response, and recovery.

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    Hearings to examine building a stronger retirement system for all Americans, focusing on a financially secure future.

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    Hearings to examine building wealth and fostering independence, focusing on creating opportunities to save.

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    Senate Hearing on the Impact of COVID-19 Pandemic on Older Workers

    The Senate Special Aging Committee held a virtual hearing on the impact of the coronavirus pandemic on older workers. The committee discussed ageism in the workforce, benefits to hiring olde…

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    Senate Hearing on Alzheimer's Disease Challenges

    A Senate committee examined the challenges for health providers and caregivers of those suffering from Alzheimer’s disease. Several questions focused on the support groups for caregivers, mo…

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    Hearings to examine women and retirement, focusing on unique challenges and opportunities to pave a brighter future.

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