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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
Elder Justice
Opinion

OPINION: It's Time to Make the Elder Justice Act More Effective

This elder advocate says ageism stifles elder fraud protection
August 14, 2019
Pneumonia Vaccine

Pneumonia Vaccine: How Things May Change for People 65+

What a government panel recommended to the CDC about the PCV-13 vaccine
June 27, 2019
Safety Net

Congress Takes a New Look at the Safety Net

What may change to protect older, needy Americans
February 26, 2019
Health and Human Services Secretary Alex Azar

Hopeful Signs for Elder Care From Trump's HHS Secretary

Secretary Azar's recent speeches might lead to bipartisan assistance
December 4, 2018
United States Capitol Building

Midterm Elections: What's the Verdict for Aging Policies?

An analyst's takeaways on Medicare, Medicaid, Social Security, drug prices and more
November 7, 2018
Elder Abuse

Curbing Elder Abuse: What's Been Helping, What's Needed

Why this elder advocate applauds efforts by the Trump administration and Congress
June 12, 2018
Medicare

The Good News for Medicare Beneficiaries

3 reasons to expect broader, more reliable health coverage
April 17, 2018
Trump

Budget: Good & Bad News for Older Americans

An elder advocate on the sense and nonsense of the budget process
February 19, 2018
Medicare and Medicaid

Why Big Medicare and Medicaid Cuts Are Likely

Tax reform will lead to 'entitlement reform,' this expert says
December 12, 2017
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Large Numbers of Aging Veterans Are Malnourished

Education, screening and better care are needed
November 10, 2017
Senior Nutrition

4 Reasons Why We Must #SaveLunch for Older Adults

Meals on Wheels and other nutrition programs are a lifeline for many older adults
August 18, 2017

Older Adults Will Suffer Under Proposed Senate Health Bill

Its cuts to Medicaid and elimination of taxes on wealthy will hurt the aging
July 7, 2017
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