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Bob Blancato

Bob Blancato is national coordinator of the Elder Justice Coalition, a national advocacy voice supporting elder justice in America, and president of Matz Blancato and Associates. He is a 2016 Next Avenue Influencer in Aging and winner of the American Society on Aging's 2020 Hall of Fame Award.

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Opinion

50 Years of Nourishment Beyond Food

The Older Americans Nutrition Act celebrates a milestone after its programs faced their most challenging period in history, and now look to the future of providing meals and connection
March 15, 2022
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Opinion

How Shrinking Biden's Build Back Better Could Be Bad for Older Americans

What the BBB proposals would do and who they'd help
October 19, 2021
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Why Long-Term Care Needs Infrastructure Financing

Some may argue over semantics, but the need is urgent and great
July 13, 2021
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Why The American Rescue Plan Is One of the Most Age-Friendly Laws in Years

A breakdown on how it will help older adults in many ways
March 17, 2021
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Ways the New COVID-19 Relief Law Will, and Won't, Help Older Americans

One little-known provision: landmark funding to curb elder abuse and assist victims
January 11, 2021
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2020 Election: The American Society on Aging's Panel of Pundits Weighs In

What they expect for Social Security, Medicare, drug prices and more
September 11, 2020
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How Congress Is Addressing Elder Justice in America

What recent hearings and upcoming legislation could do to help
June 29, 2020
White House

25 Years After the 1995 White House Aging Conference, Where We Are Now

A look at the goals that were met and ones still needing to reach fruition
May 5, 2020
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Ways Programs for Older Adults In Need Are Adapting Due to COVID-19

Creativity abounds, from pop-up food pantries to virtual mental health checks
April 8, 2020
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All About the Newly Updated Older Americans Act

How family caregivers, people with Alzheimer's and others will benefit
March 17, 2020
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Opinion

OPINION: 2020 Election: Social Security Needs to Be Addressed

Who will shine a light on this vital topic for Americans?
January 24, 2020
Democratic Debates
Opinion

OPINION: 2020 Election: Where Are the Debate Questions About Aging?

What the Democratic presidential hopefuls haven't talked about, but should
October 15, 2019
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