Bob Blancato

Bob Blancato is president of Matz Blancato and Associates and a 2016 Next Avenue Influencer in Aging.

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

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

OCTOBER 15, 2019 | By Bob Blancato

Money & Policy

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

This elder advocate says ageism stifles elder fraud protection

AUGUST 14, 2019 | By Bob Blancato

Money & Policy

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 | By Bob Blancato

Money & Policy

Congress Takes a New Look at the Safety Net

What may change to protect older, needy Americans

FEBRUARY 26, 2019 | By Bob Blancato

Money & Policy

Hopeful Signs for Elder Care From Trump’s HHS Secretary

Health and Human Services Secretary Alex Azar

Secretary Azar's recent speeches might lead to bipartisan assistance

DECEMBER 4, 2018 | By Bob Blancato

Money & Policy

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 | By Bob Blancato

Money & Policy

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 | By Bob Blancato

Money & Policy

Budget: Good & Bad News for Older Americans

An elder advocate on the sense and nonsense of the budget process

FEBRUARY 19, 2018 | By Bob Blancato

Money & Policy

Why Big Medicare and Medicaid Cuts Are Likely

Tax reform will lead to 'entitlement reform,' this expert says

DECEMBER 12, 2017 | By Bob Blancato

Health

Large Numbers of Aging Veterans Are Malnourished

Education, screening and better care are needed

NOVEMBER 10, 2017 | By Bob Blancato

Health

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 | By Bob Blancato, Ellie Hollander

Health

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 | By Bob Blancato

Health

For Older Americans Month, Let’s Rethink Policies on Aging

A noted analyst looks at the needs of Americans 65+

MAY 5, 2017 | By Bob Blancato

Health

My Wish: U.S. Government Policies Reflecting Our Aging Society

As the Trump administration takes office, an Influencer In Aging's hope

JANUARY 20, 2017 | By Bob Blancato

Money & Policy

What We Don’t Know About Trump’s Medicare Reforms

The split between his campaign pledge and House Republicans

DECEMBER 15, 2016 | By Bob Blancato

Money & Policy

Long-Term Care: The Ignored Issue in the 2016 Election

What it will take to get the presidential candidates' attention

OCTOBER 13, 2016 | By Bob Blancato

Money & Policy

The 2016 Democratic Platform and Older Voters

What's in it, what's not and what should be

JULY 22, 2016 | By Bob Blancato

Health

Older Voters and the Republican Convention

Here's hoping the platform and speeches offer specifics in these areas

JULY 15, 2016 | By Bob Blancato

Health

The Older Americans Act Finally Clears Congress

President Barack Obama looks over paperwork between meetings in the Oval Office, April 6, 2016.

This long-awaited important legislation will be extraordinarily beneficial

APRIL 14, 2016 | By Bob Blancato

Health

Malnutrition Is Affecting Too Many Older Adults

Costs to victims and our nation are rising, but there are policy solutions

MARCH 8, 2016 | By Bob Blancato

Don’t Be Fooled by Ads: Medication Overload Is Real

Polypharmacy is a devastating public health issue

Special Report

Group of older adults enjoying coffee at a coffee house.

In Good Company

We all feel lonely at times. But it doesn't have to be that way.

Special Report

Age-Friendly Health Care

Follow our in-depth examination of current health care offerings through an age-friendly lens. What does age-friendly health care look like, and how do you locate and access it? We cover how to prioritize your unique needs when selecting providers and treatments for yourself or a loved one.

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