What Older Americans Want Policymakers to Know
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Summary
The Bipartisan Policy Center has released a report, complementing their recent webinar, examining the challenges older adults face navigating health and long-term care systems.
Drawing on interviews from The People Say Initiative, an online research hub that features first-hand insights from older adults and caregivers on the issues most important to them, this report highlights opportunities for bipartisan reforms to improve affordability, access, and financial security.
Proposed reforms include strengthening caregiver support for cost-effective home-based care, increasing access to behavioral health services, improving financial security, and reducing system complexities.
Drawing on interviews from The People Say Initiative, an online research hub that features first-hand insights from older adults and caregivers on the issues most important to them, this report highlights opportunities for bipartisan reforms to improve affordability, access, and financial security.
Proposed reforms include strengthening caregiver support for cost-effective home-based care, increasing access to behavioral health services, improving financial security, and reducing system complexities.