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April 25, 2023
In this Issue:
- President Biden Issues Executive Order to Increase Access to High-Quality Long-Term Care Services, Support Family Caregivers, and Create Better Jobs for Long-Term Care Workers
- New Mission Possible Podcast Episode on What Residents Want from Nursing Home Reform
- Older Americans Month Starts Next Week
- Plan for World Elder Abuse Awareness Day on June 15
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President Biden Issues Executive Order to Increase Access to High-Quality Long-Term Care Services, Support Family Caregivers, and Create Better Jobs for Long-Term Care Workers
On April 18, 2023, President Biden issued a wide-ranging executive order designed to increase access to high quality long-term care services and child care services, to support family caregivers, and to create better jobs for long-term care workers. Importantly, the executive order acknowledged that the country must do more to support workers who provide long-term care services by increasing pay and benefits, providing additional training and educational opportunities, and offering other supports to workers. The order also called for the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) to explore innovative ways to support family members providing care to loved ones with dementia. Consumer Voice strongly supports the actions announced in the executive order, and thanks President Biden for taking decisive action to support long-term care workers and family caregivers.
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New Mission Possible Podcast Episode on What Residents Want from Nursing Home Reform
Listen to the most recent episode of the Mission Possible podcast, "What Residents Want from Nursing Home Reform." Mission Possible is a joint production of The Center for Innovation (The Green House Project/Pioneer Network), Consumer Voice, and AMDA. In this episode, Maurice Miller, a nursing home resident in the Washington, DC area, discusses what he really wants to see from providers, lawmakers, and caregivers as we work to improve the system. Maurice brings a unique perspective to the Mission Possible conversation, and not just because he’s a resident in a dialogue that consists primarily of operators, regulators, politicians, and lawyers – but also because as someone who’s lived in a nursing home since suffering a stroke in his late 40s, he’s still the self-described baby of his community more than a decade later.
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Older Americans Month Starts Next Week
Every May, the Administration for Community Living leads the nation’s observance of Older Americans Month (OAM). The 2023 theme is Aging Unbound, which offers an opportunity to explore diverse aging experiences and discuss how communities can combat stereotypes. The theme emphasizes flexible thinking about aging – and how we all benefit when older adults remain engaged, independent, and included. Visit the OAM 2023 website for promotional materials and activity ideas.
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Plan for World Elder Abuse Awareness Day on June 15
Start planning now for World Elder Abuse Awareness Day (WEAAD) on June 15th. The purpose of WEAAD is to provide an opportunity for communities around the world to promote a better understanding of abuse and neglect of older persons by raising awareness of the cultural, social, economic and demographic processes affecting elder abuse and neglect. Visit the WEAAD website for tools and tips, ways to take action, information on events, and more. Plus, participate in the virtual Walk for WEAAD. Join or create a team and record your activity. Share how you're participating on social media with #Walk4WEAAD
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