Issue Position: Seniors

Issue Position

Sara has long been regarded as a champion for aging Illinoisans.

Guided by her constituents sharing their concerns about premature admission into nursing homes, Sara has worked hard to ensure that seniors are able to age in their home with dignity by providing 15 to 20 hours of visiting home care services. As the Chair of the Human Services Appropriations Committee, Sara was instrumental in expanding the Community Care Program - a market driven, cost-effective home care program.

Sara was a leading sponsor and proponent of nursing home reform that will make homes safer for residents by increasing staff, enhance the screening and admissions process, and transfer mentally ill patients into community-based services.

Sara will continue to fight for legislation that protects older workers from age discrimination and will continue to secure affordable senior housing options.

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