Debbie Toth, president and CEO of the Choice in Aging program, expressed concern over the potential elimination of the ACL, which would greatly hinder their initiatives aimed at supporting independence for older and disabled individuals. This includes the development of an aging-in-place campus providing vital resources and services. Toth also warned of impending Medicaid cuts that could heavily impact home- and community-based services. She highlighted the importance of creating viable alternatives for seniors to age within their communities rather than being institutionalized.
Debbie Toth emphasized that elimination of ACL funding would be devastating, leading to a loss of priority, expertise, and resources, undermining efforts to support aging in place.
Cuts to Medicaid programs pose a significant risk to home- and community-based services, which are often targeted first when budget cuts occur.
The Aging in Place campus aims to provide a model for aging in community, allowing seniors and adults with disabilities to access essential services at their door.
Toth stated that the aim is to create a replicable model for seniors to age not in nursing facilities, but within their communities with holistic support.
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