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applegrove

(134,214 posts) Wed Jul 15, 2026, 07:10 PM 20 hrs ago

Older Americans Act:

When my mother was diagnosed with Alzheimerâ€™s, my father cared for her in our home for thirteen years. My provisions to expand services for family caregivers are what I wish my father had. Iâ€™m proud to have the full support of the Senate in reauthorizing the Older Americans Act.
— Senator Ed Markey (@markey.senate.gov) 2026-07-15T22:05:41.401Z

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Older Americans Act: (Original Post) applegrove 20 hrs ago OP

The OAA is what has helped fund many community services including Meals On Wheels erronis 18 hrs ago #1

And the longer you can stay in your house, the better applegrove 18 hrs ago #2

Just in time. My daughter will be caring for us in just a few years. patphil 18 hrs ago #3

erronis

(25,314 posts)

1. The OAA is what has helped fund many community services including Meals On Wheels

Reply to applegrove (Original post)

Wed Jul 15, 2026, 08:30 PM

18 hrs ago

The (r)epugs don't care about helping seniors and others that need assistance. They (the repugs) all have plenty of money and want us to get off the planet.

Throughout this country the OAA has helped in programs such as Caregiver Respite, Low-Income Heating, Medicare advice, food assistance, home repairs, and many more. Obviously "woke" programs.

applegrove

(134,214 posts)

2. And the longer you can stay in your house, the better

Reply to applegrove (Original post)

Wed Jul 15, 2026, 08:34 PM

18 hrs ago

it is financially for government. At least that is how it works out in Canada. They have free health care aides that will come in the morning and at night to get you ready for the day or for sleep.

patphil

(9,408 posts)

3. Just in time. My daughter will be caring for us in just a few years.

Reply to applegrove (Original post)

Wed Jul 15, 2026, 08:40 PM

18 hrs ago

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