Bob Blancato is president of Matz Blancato and Associates and a 2016 Next Avenue Influencer in Aging.
Money & Policy
What the Democratic presidential hopefuls haven't talked about, but should
OCTOBER 15, 2019 | By Bob Blancato
This elder advocate says ageism stifles elder fraud protection
AUGUST 14, 2019 | By Bob Blancato
What a government panel recommended to the CDC about the PCV-13 vaccine
JUNE 27, 2019 | By Bob Blancato
What may change to protect older, needy Americans
FEBRUARY 26, 2019 | By Bob Blancato
Secretary Azar's recent speeches might lead to bipartisan assistance
DECEMBER 4, 2018 | By Bob Blancato
An analyst's takeaways on Medicare, Medicaid, Social Security, drug prices and more
NOVEMBER 7, 2018 | By Bob Blancato
Why this elder advocate applauds efforts by the Trump administration and Congress
JUNE 12, 2018 | By Bob Blancato
An elder advocate on the sense and nonsense of the budget process
FEBRUARY 19, 2018 | By Bob Blancato
Tax reform will lead to 'entitlement reform,' this expert says
DECEMBER 12, 2017 | By Bob Blancato
Health
Education, screening and better care are needed
NOVEMBER 10, 2017 | By Bob Blancato
Meals on Wheels and other nutrition programs are a lifeline for many older adults
AUGUST 18, 2017 | By Bob Blancato, Ellie Hollander
Its cuts to Medicaid and elimination of taxes on wealthy will hurt the aging
JULY 7, 2017 | By Bob Blancato
A noted analyst looks at the needs of Americans 65+
MAY 5, 2017 | By Bob Blancato
As the Trump administration takes office, an Influencer In Aging's hope
JANUARY 20, 2017 | By Bob Blancato
The split between his campaign pledge and House Republicans
DECEMBER 15, 2016 | By Bob Blancato
What it will take to get the presidential candidates' attention
OCTOBER 13, 2016 | By Bob Blancato
What's in it, what's not and what should be
JULY 22, 2016 | By Bob Blancato
Here's hoping the platform and speeches offer specifics in these areas
JULY 15, 2016 | By Bob Blancato
This long-awaited important legislation will be extraordinarily beneficial
APRIL 14, 2016 | By Bob Blancato
Costs to victims and our nation are rising, but there are policy solutions
MARCH 8, 2016 | By Bob Blancato
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