Geriatric workforce issues focus of two bills passed by the House
By
Lois A. Bowers
Oct 29, 2019
Bills that would reauthorize the Older Americans Act and improve improve education and training in geriatrics passed in the House of Representatives on Monday. They now move to the Senate for consideration.
Proposed federal changes endanger providers’ ability to serve low-income adults, groups say
By
Lois A. Bowers
Jun 25, 2019
Aging services providers’ ability to serve low-income older adults will be hindered if the federal government proceeds with proposed changes to how it measures poverty, according to advocacy organizations...
Medicaid, affordable housing changes in proposed budget concern senior living advocates
By
Lois A. Bowers
Mar 12, 2019
Senior living advocates are urging Congress to reject the reforms to Medicaid in President Trump’s proposed budget for fiscal year 2020 and also are “deeply disappointed” in changes to affordable...
Canceling overtime changes would benefit employers, real family income, CBO says
By
Lois A. Bowers
Nov 14, 2016
Canceling changes to overtime regulations that are set to go into effect Dec. 1 would reduce private-sector employers’ payrolls and compliance costs and would increase profits, according to an analysis...
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.
Prioritize older adults, nonprofits tell members of Congress
By
Lois A. Bowers
Nov 24, 2015
Programs enabling the dignity, health and independence of older adults should be funded at appropriate levels, members of the Leadership Council of Aging Organizations wrote in a letter.