Long-Term Care Financing Reform: It’s All About Bi-Partisanship

Here’s something America needs much more of. A Democrat and a Republican coming together to work together on issues. In today’s Minneapolis Star Tribune, Republican State Rep. Laura Brod and Democratic State Rep. Paul Thissen discuss aging services financing reform. The full text is below.

Has Behavior Changed Toward You Since You’ve Gotten Older?

New York Times reporter John Leland would like your help for an upcoming article in The Times about the small daily insults that can come with getting older. Recently he got an this e-mail from a reader:I am offended when first-named by children, strangers and receptionists (often in their teens); what they consider “friendly” I consider false intimacy. Strangers have begun to call me…

Senate Candidate Al Franken Announces Long-Term Care Financing Initiatives

On Friday, Democratic Senate candidate Al Franken talked long-term care, announcing several proposals at Lyngblomsten senior community in Saint Paul. Here are ideas he raised:Give families or caregivers a $2,000 tax credit to help pay for long-term care needs.A $1,200 tax credit for businesses to offset costs of providing long-term care.Make federal long-term care reimbursements more flexible so…

New Long-Term Care Financing White Paper Provides Candidates Ingredients for Change

Long Term Care Financing Reform: An Incredible Opportunity for Candidates Who Desire Positive Change in America' is the latest white paper written by Ecumen’s CEO Kathryn Roberts, PhD. It’s a must-read for people and candidates for public office who desire innovation in Federal and State public policy.Want to learn more? Here are 10 Reasons Long-Term Care Financing Reform Must Occur.

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Long Term Care Financing Reform: An Incredible Opportunity for Candidates Who Desire Positive Change in America' is the latest white paper written by Ecumen’s CEO Kathryn Roberts, PhD. It’s a must-read for people and candidates for public office who desire innovation in Federal and State public policy.Want to learn more? Here are 10 Reasons Long-Term Care Financing Reform Must Occur.

U.S. Senate Candidate Al Franken Talks Aging and Long-Term Care

Al Franken has lived a fascinating life. Many know him from his Saturday Night Live days. But he’s put comedy aside (hopefully not for good - we all need some humor) to run for the United States Senate in Minnesota. He is the Democratic-endorsed candidate.Changing Aging recently sat down with Senate Candidate Al Franken to discuss his views on aging and aging services. Thank you for…