The SCAN Foundation

Transforming #Care for #OlderAdults

[The SCAN Foundation @TheSCANFndtn]

The People Say is a first-of-its-kind catalog of #olderadults’ experiences in #health care. Developed by @PublicPolicyLab & TSF, The People Say helps decision-makers hear what older adults want & need to shape effective policy. https://t.co/mj6uaObmCE

[The SCAN Foundation @TheSCANFndtn]

Join TSF and leading policy experts on 10/13 for a briefing on what comprehensive long-term care reform requires and tools to support meaningful solutions.
https://t.co/euRX4u83Qt
#AgingWell #OlderAdults

[The SCAN Foundation @TheSCANFndtn]

70% of families in America will need #longtermcare as they age, but it’s expensive and not covered by #Medicare. It’s high time for policymakers to include #LTSS in affordability conversations.

[The SCAN Foundation @TheSCANFndtn]

A new toolkit from TSF and @CHCShealth equips Medicaid agencies with ways to improve the experience of #OlderAdults navigating both #Medicare and #Medicaid. Older adults informed all recommended changes to program design. Explore the toolkit: https://t.co/dUCnbesz94

[The SCAN Foundation @TheSCANFndtn]

A new resource is helping policymakers understand 20 yrs of #caregiving policy. Join TSF, @johnahartford, & experts on Tues., Sept. 22, 1–2 p.m. ET, for a virtual, nonpartisan briefing introducing the new Caregiving Compendium.

Register: https://t.co/VBugkE42FU

[Engaged Resource Center @engAGEDCenter]

To promote meaningful change for #OlderAdults, @TheSCANFndtn has released a resource that provides practical strategies and worksheets to help organizations and communities grow and sustain community-led organizing efforts. https://t.co/exMAQNV3hp

[The SCAN Foundation @TheSCANFndtn]

Learn more about multisector plans for aging and why the time to reimagine health care for older adults is now in @Governing: https://t.co/rLY5vIvXaZ

[The SCAN Foundation @TheSCANFndtn]

In the next decade, adults 65 and older will outnumber children under 18. How are states preparing for this sweeping demographic change? TSF CEO Dr. Sarita Mohanty makes the case for multi-sector plans for aging, which help states ensure #OlderAdults can #AgeWell.

[Lutheran Services in America @LutheranSvcs]

Don't miss our 4/13 webinar for "Rural Voices Shaping Transformation," which chronicles experiences of older adults in rural communities, to hear recommendations for what responsive policy for rural aging can look like. @TheSCANFndtn @publicpolicylab
https://t.co/F4dhUx4rGh

[The SCAN Foundation @TheSCANFndtn]

When policy and funding shift, coordination matters.

Multisector Plans for Aging help states align agencies, protect services, and strengthen systems for older adults and people with disabilities.

TSF has long championed #MPAs as a core piece of systems transformation.

Learn more: https://t.co/ITh3OYURf7

[The SCAN Foundation @TheSCANFndtn]

Are you a master plan for aging?
Because you’ve got me thinking long-term.

Learn more about MPAs here: https://t.co/ZmsfcfNzRk

#HealthPolicyValentines

[The SCAN Foundation @TheSCANFndtn]

Home is where the heart is… but also where policy must support care.Investing in home- and community-based services is an investment in helping older adults age with independence, dignity, and purpose.

Learn more about how we prioritize long-term care here: https://t.co/a5s58VS49b

#HealthPolicyValentines

[The SCAN Foundation @TheSCANFndtn]

Roses are red,
Policy is complex,
Nothing says love like expanding HCBS access.

Learn more about how we prioritize long-term care here: https://t.co/Cn4AK9KYBi

#HealthPolicyValentines

[The SCAN Foundation @TheSCANFndtn]

Roses are red,
Violets are blue,
Aging well should be possible,
Regardless of your income or zip code too.

Learn more about master plans for aging and check out our latest rural policy brief series here: https://t.co/Ilfewu2Lip

#HealthPolicyValentines

[The SCAN Foundation @TheSCANFndtn]

Our love language? All of them.
-Words of affirmation: elevating older adults’ voices and advocating for aging well at home and in community
-Acts of service: meals delivered, care coordinated, and transportation older adults can actually rely on
-Gift-giving: forget chocolates. The real gifts older adults ask for are the supports that make it possible to live safely, independently, and with purpose.
-Quality time: advancing Medicare-Medicaid integration so people spend less time navigating systems and more time living
-Physical touch: investing in community partnerships and coalitions that reduce isolation and connect people to care and to one another.

Learn more about how we translate these priorities into action here: https://t.co/VVGNA8lJeb

#HealthPolicyValentines

[The SCAN Foundation @TheSCANFndtn]

Visit https://t.co/lRX8zJzNbe to hear more from older adults eligible for #Medicaid and #Medicare
https://t.co/Pc1jqZm6ZJ

[The SCAN Foundation @TheSCANFndtn]

Garrett says it’s difficult to find health providers that accept insurance through Medicaid and provide the quality care he needs.

[The SCAN Foundation @TheSCANFndtn]

Even for #OlderAdults eligible for both #Medicaid and #Medicare, finding providers that take insurance provided by these programs can prove challenging, especially in rural areas. Policymakers need to listen to older adult perspectives and improve access to care.

[The SCAN Foundation @TheSCANFndtn]

@ThePeopleSayUSA Visit https://t.co/lRX8zJzNbe to hear more from older adults eligible for #Medicaid and #Medicare
https://t.co/Pc1jqZm6ZJ

[The SCAN Foundation @TheSCANFndtn]

Even though he qualifies for both Medicaid and Medicare, Lawrence lacks access to affordable dental and vision care.

[The SCAN Foundation @TheSCANFndtn]

For #OlderAdults eligible for both #Medicaid & #Medicare, something as simple as a tooth pull can present challenges. @ThePeopleSayUSA can help by sharing the experiences of older adults on the issues that matter most so policymakers can improve programs.