Obama: Policymakers can learn from CLASS Act failure
By
Lois A. Bowers
Jul 12, 2016
The development and implementation of the Affordable Care Act holds lessons for future policymakers, including lessons stemming from failed efforts to find a solution to funding long-term services and...
Americans continue to believe government will pay for ADL assistance, long-term care
By
Lois A. Bowers
May 22, 2016
Newly released research adds to the growing evidence that Americans are unprepared to pay for assistance with activities of daily living and other care in retirement and also are unaware that government...
It’s official: President signs Older Americans Act
By
Lois A. Bowers
Apr 19, 2016
President Barack Obama signed the reauthorization of the Older Americans Act on April 19 after it had passed both chambers of Congress with unanimous support earlier this year.
Views of aging are a call to action
By
Lois A. Bowers
Aug 29, 2016
New research on some adults’ views of aging suggests opportunities for the senior living industry. In fact, the future viability of the industry depends on the actions it takes to educate consumers...
Older Americans Act reauthorization appears destined for president’s desk
By
Lois A. Bowers
Mar 21, 2016
A bill reauthorizing the Older Americans Act appears destined for the president’s desk after the U.S. House of Representatives passed a version of S. 192 March 21.