Elders make up an important part of our community but many individuals and families struggle to afford the long term care they need. We need a strong advocate who can push for policies that will make sure they are well supported. This is especially important because government-funded community programs that provide expanded care are more efficient and cost-effective, which means we can actually reduce costs to individuals and families, while also reducing the cost to taxpayers.

• Advocate for more community-based services instead of relying on preventing long-term care as the default action.

• Keep more elders at home, aging in place with support systems and family.

• Save taxpayers and families enormous costs.

• Continue to advocate for those for whom long-term care is still the best option.