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.

Most Recent

How Congress Is Addressing Elder Justice in America

What recent hearings and upcoming legislation could do to help

JUNE 29, 2020 | By Bob Blancato

Money & Policy

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 | By Bob Blancato

Money & Policy

All About the Newly Updated Older Americans Act

How family caregivers, people with Alzheimer's and others will benefit

MARCH 17, 2020 | By Bob Blancato

Money & Policy

OPINION: 2020 Election: Social Security Needs to Be Addressed

candidates take the stage during the January 14, 2020 Democratic Debate

Who will shine a light on this vital topic for Americans?

JANUARY 24, 2020 | By Bob Blancato

Money & Policy

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

Levester (LT)Thompson and his wife Simone Andrews

Health

‘Not a Single Casserole’ — What It’s Like to Be Widowed by COVID-19

Spouses and families are left to grieve without sympathy or support

Special Report

Four long-term survivors of HIV: Joseph Gaxiola, Stephanie Stuart, Sharon Bosley and Robert Toth

Still Here, Still Positive

A series on America's first generation aging with HIV/AIDS

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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.