Boozman, Rosen Introduce Bipartisan Legislation to Create a National Advisory Commission on Long-Term Care Services

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U.S. Senators John Boozman (R-AR) and Jacky Rosen (D-NV), a member of the Senate Special Committee on Aging, introduced the Supporting Our Seniors Act to create a National Advisory Commission on long-term care services for seniors and individuals in need of care and long-term support. In 2013, the Commission on Long Term Care made a key recommendation to create a national advisory committee to continue and expand upon their work. This bipartisan legislation would create that commission to assess and provide regular reporting to Congress on service delivery, financing, workforce adequacy and other issues to increase seniors' access to affordable long-term care services.

"As our population ages, the need for long-term care assistance will increase," said Boozman. "Establishing a national advisory commission will help us better prepare for future challenges including coordinating services, training a workforce to meet seniors' and individuals' with disabilities needs and providing information and options to empower them and their caregivers with the resources available. I'm pleased to join Senator Rosen in leading this initiative."

"Like so many Americans who have cared for loved ones, I know the importance of ensuring that our seniors have access to the care and support services they need to live their day-to-day lives," said Rosen. "This bipartisan legislation will create a commission to further examine challenges and needs in long-term care services, as well as provide specific recommendations, so that Congress can make informed decisions on behalf of our seniors and others in need of quality, affordable long-term support and care."

This legislation is endorsed by the Alzheimer's Association, the Alzheimer's Impact Movement, the American Academy of Hospice and Palliative Medicine, the Coalition to Transform Advanced Care, the Health Care Chaplaincy Network, the Hospice Action Network, the National Association for Home Care and Hospice, the National Coalition for Hospice and Palliative Care and the National Hospice and Palliative Care Organization.

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