Issue Position: Seniors

Issue Position

Ours is the oldest state of the union, and our seniors deserve a place to live healthy, involved, and secure lives. Waldo County seniors often have more trouble getting around, and many already struggle with isolation and access to health care; the pandemic has heightened these challenges.

We need to improve transportation options, strengthen the direct care workforce, address food insecurity and home heating challenges. We have amazing resources in Waldo County and many dedicated volunteers, but we need to support those community initiatives at the state level. We need to step up for our seniors, for their families, and for those who provide them with care. Waldo County needs to be a great place to grow up, make a living, raise a healthy family, and retire with confidence.

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