Celebrating Milestones in Elder Care: A Look Back—and Forward—at Aging Policy in 2025 This year marks a momentous time for elder care in the United States. As we celebrate several milestone anniversaries of foundational aging policies, including Social Security turning 90 and Medicare, Medicaid, and the Older Americans Act (OAA) reaching 60, we are reminded not only of the progress made but also of the advocacy still required... Read more
Advocacy, Policy and Aging Services in the New Administration: A Conversation with Bob Blancato Bob Blancato discusses policy trends, funding challenges, and advocacy strategies for aging services. Read more
Understanding the Impact of the Older Americans Act May marks a significant celebration for the nation's older adults—Older Americans Month. This yearly observance, established in 1963, is more than just a month-long recognition; it's a celebration of the invaluable contributions and wisdom of older Americans, as well as a commitment to improving their quality of life through important services. Read more
Storm Clouds or Calm Seas? The Outlook of Aging Policies for 2024 Join Benjamin Rose Institute on Aging as Bob Blancato, President of Matz, Blancato, and Associates and the National Coordinator of the Elder Justice Coalition leads a discussion on what we can anticipate from federal aging policies in 2024. Topics include the renewal of the Older Americans Act, health care reform and how aging policies will impact our respective states and communities. Read more
