Policy Statements

Encourage training of older adults so that they may access and use current technology, including the internet, email, and face-to-face applications.
Support community programs that address isolation and that bring older adults together for companionship
Support efforts to end the exploitation of older adults through fraud and abuse.
Support safety and protection of all individuals whose lives are or may be touched by gun violence,
alcohol and drug abuse or harmful combinations of prescribed or OTC medications.
Promote community involvement for older adults to interact with people of all ages through volunteer activities, religious services, membership in group activities, or other ways.
Support public safety policies that recognize the needs, abilities, and protections of people of all ages, races, gender, sexual identities, physical or mental condition or economic circumstance.
Support a clean and sustainable environment and access to life-sustaining systems for all.

Support comprehensive, universal, quality, affordable, and accessible health care regardless of age, race, gender, sexuality, health status, physical or mental ability or economic circumstance.
Support the inclusion of dental, vision, and mental health services in all health care plans.
Support a more fulsome public health system that emphasizes neighborhood outreach and grass-roots assistance for all ages.
Support an individual’s right to exercise full choice and control over their body in making all health and medical choices, including end-of-life planning and death with dignity decisions.

Support and promote standards of care for small and large congregate care locations and home-based settings.
Support training and education for all caregivers.
Support adequate wages and benefits for caregivers regardless of setting.
Support services that provide emotional and psychological assistance to all caregivers.
Support regular monitoring and oversight of community and in-home care sites.

Support housing options that are accessible, affordable, and safe for all regardless of gender, health status, access needs, ability, or economic circumstance.
Advocate for housing for homeless seniors and others.
Support adequate planning for disasters or emergencies and provide training necessary to care for all and to respond appropriately to the situation.
Support creative inclusive housing solutions that employ the best use of interior and exterior space for senior-only living or multi-generational dwellings.
Support housing located near services, such as transportation, shopping, and healthcare facilities.

Support local, state and/or Federal legislation that provide benefits to seniors in any aspect of life, including but not limited to, financial issues, health care, housing, safety, and services that assist people with disabilities.
Support political candidates who actively espouse our focus areas and mission statement and work to address the needs of older adults and those who care for them.
Support organizations whose goals match our focus areas.
Advocate change of and/or enhancement of public policies and legislation that support our mission and the above focus areas and oppose those that do not.

Adopted September 24, 2021