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Government regulations and laws have a significant and powerful impact on nonprofit organizations; this makes it imperative for advocates for the aging to become involved by providing feedback to policymakers at the city, county, state and national levels who make decisions that affect agencies and providers who serve seniors.
To find the contact information for your elected officials click on the links below:
- Michigan Senators
- Michigan House of Representatives
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- US House of Representatives
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Goals of Older Americans Act of 1965
An adequate income in retirement in accordance with the American standard of living.
The best possible physical and mental health which science can make available and without regard to economic status.
Obtaining and maintaining suitable housing, independently selected, designed and located with reference to special needs and functional limits and available at costs which older citizens can afford.
Full restorative services for those who require institutional care, and a comprehensive array of community-based, long-term care services adequate to appropriately sustain older people in their community and in their homes, including support to family members and other persons providing voluntary care to older individuals needing long-term care services. Opportunity for employment with no discriminatory personnel practices because of age.
Retirement in health, honor, dignity — after years of contribution to the economy. Participating in and contributing to meaningful activity within the widest range of civic, cultural, education and training, and recreational opportunities.
Efficient community services, including access to low-cost transportation, which provide a choice in supported living arrangements and social assistance in a coordinated manner and which are readily available when needed, with emphasis on maintaining a continuum of care for the vulnerable elderly.
Immediate benefit from proven research knowledge which can sustain and improve health and happiness.
Freedom, independence and the free exercise of individual initiative in planning and managing their own lives, full participation in the planning and operation of community-based services and programs provided for their benefit and protection against abuse, neglect and exploitation.