Rosen, Boozman Introduce Bill to Establish National Advisory Commission on Long-Term Senior Care Services

WASHINGTON, DC - Today, U.S. Senators Jacky Rosen (D-NV) and John Boozman (R-AR) introduced a bill to create a National Advisory Commission on long-term care services for seniors and individuals in need of support for activities of daily living. The bipartisan Supporting Our Seniors Act would direct the new Commission to assess and provide Congress specific recommendations on how to improve service delivery, financing, workforce adequacy, and other issues related to long-term care in order to help increase seniors' and individuals with disabilities' access to affordable care services.

"Having cared for my aging parents, I know how important access to affordable, quality care and support services can be for families and their loved ones," said Senator Rosen. "I also know that with rising costs, finding these services has become even more difficult for Nevada families. I'm committed to expanding access to care for seniors- that's why I'm introducing this bipartisan bill to help provide valuable information to Congress so that we can ensure seniors have access to the care and support that they deserve."

"Access to affordable and reliable resources specifically designed to empower Arkansas seniors is a critical part of effective, long-term care," said Senator Boozman. "I am proud to help lead a bipartisan approach to prioritize the needs of our growing aging population and empowering Americans and their trusted caregivers to better support their overall quality of life."

"Every American deserves the opportunity to age with dignity and on their own terms," said Dr. Steve Landers, CEO of the National Alliance for Care at Home (the Alliance). "The Alliance celebrates the Supporting Our Seniors Act and commends Senators Rosen and Boozman for their leadership in advancing home and community-based care solutions. This bipartisan commission represents an important step toward building a care continuum that honors patient choice and ensures high-quality care delivery."

"The American Academy of Hospice and Palliative Medicine is proud to offer its strong support for the Supporting Our Seniors Act, and we commend Sen. Rosen and Sen. Boozman for their leadership in recognizing the important role palliative care plays in improving the lives of people with complex care needs" said American Academy of Hospice and Palliative Medicine Chief Medical Officer Kristina Newport MD, HMDC FAAHPM. "As our population ages, Seniors and their families need more support to help them live as well as possible. This Act is critical to better align resources with what matters most to vulnerable people in our communities."

As co-founder and co-chair of the Senate's bipartisan Comprehensive Care Caucus, Senator Rosen has been a leader in helping lower costs for Nevada's seniors. Recently, she introduced a bipartisan bill to reduce prescription drug costs for seniors. This came after she already helped lower medicine costs for seniors, supporting a cap on prescription drug prices for Nevada seniors that started at the beginning of the year. Senator Rosen also created a Senior Resource Guide to help provide Nevada's seniors with key information about federal, state, and community-based resources available to them.

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