The recent decision by the federal administration to dismantle the Administration for Community Living (ACL) is a significant concern for the well-being of older adults. The ACL has been crucial in providing essential services such as home-delivered meals and caregiver support. This action jeopardizes the health and independence of millions of seniors and undermines decades of progress in aging policy. Communities, particularly those with low-income older adults, stand to lose vital programs that promote well-being and reduce isolation, emphasizing the urgent need to uphold the value of every aging individual.
The elimination of the ACL threatens the very fabric of community-based systems that allow older adults to age with dignity, health and independence.
Dismantling the ACL risks disrupting essential services that prevent unnecessary hospitalizations and promote well-being for over 11 million older adults annually.
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