What about Elders?

(Photo by Stephencdickson)

The Democratic Party claims that it is all about human rights.  And indeed, many of these rights are highlighted during Democratic debates.

But ironically, although many of the Democratic candidates are themselves along in years, they often neglect to emphasize some key concerns of elders.  For example, Bernie Sanders’ single-payer plan includes “long-term care services and supports,” but that aspect of the plan is often overlooked.

Bob Blancato points out that “millions of boomers,” will be

voting in 2020.  They will not want their life savings to be

gobbled up quickly.  Neither will they want to spend their final precious phase within “homes” that are far from homey. 

Resources

https://www.nextavenue.org/2020-election-opinion-questions-about-aging/ 

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