Advocacy
Send Your Legislator a Holiday Card to Show Your Support for Elder Abuse Bills
This holiday season is an ideal time to reach out to your State Representative with a note of thanks for their service as well as a request to pass these important elder abuse bills. Send your own card or print the special “There's no place like a safe home for the holidays” card. For more information about these bills, see the Update on Elder Abuse Bills.
Make Your Opinion Heard
Area Agencies on Aging are mandated under the federal Older Americans Act to serve as visible advocates on behalf of seniors. The Area Agency on Aging 1-B works to represent the interests of older persons by educating public officials, consumer advocates and the community about older adult needs. The AAA 1-B monitors proposed legislation and polices at the federal, state and local levels, with an emphasis on health, housing, transportation, income supports, consumer protection and long term care.
Interested individuals can learn more about the latest advocacy issues affecting older adults by becoming a member of the AAA 1-B Senior Advocacy Network.