Allow Seniors the Choice of Independent Living
- by: Care2
- recipient: 111th U.S. Congress
Many older people who are diagnosed with chronic illnesses are able to stay at home for years with support before they have to go into personal care or nursing homes. They simply need help in housekeeping, shopping or other daily-living services.
The unfortunate reality is that more federal funds are allocated to nursing homes than to less expensive community programs. So although some older Americans have the ability to live independently, they lack this choice because of constraints to social security!
The Community Choice Act of 2009 will amend the Social Security Act to provide older Americans with equal access to community-based attendant services and supports. It will fix a nonsensical requirement and give the elderly more flexibility and independence. All Americans should have choices when it comes to long-term care. Urge your representatives to support the Community Choice Act today!
Dear [Decision maker],
As your constituent, I urge you to support the Community Choice Act of 2009 (H.R.1670, S.683). If you are already a co-sponsor, I would like to express my sincere thanks to you for your support.
The Community Choice Act of 2009 was reintroduced in order to amend title XIX of the Social Security Act to provide individuals with disabilities and older Americans with equal access to community-based attendant services and supports, and for other purposes.
With the demographic shift occurring in the U.S., and an estimated 12 million Americans needing care by 2020, the need for long-term care will only grow. Congress must live up to its responsibility to ensure that all Americans - regardless of age or income level - have freedom and independence.
[Your comment here]
Please co-sponsor the Community Choice Act of 2009 to allocate more funds to community-based home healthcare programs.
