In an op-ed for amNewYork metro, NYCSpeakerAdams, crystalrhudson and BethNY say the mayor's proposed budget 'falls well short of making the needed investments' for the city's older adults.
can live safely and with dignity in the city they call home as they age. The Council is united in efforts to close these gaps in funding.
The struggles go beyond finances. They include needs for home health care, which allows people to receive care at home, lead independent lives, and access social networks that help them maintain mental and social well-being.The city budget must include smart investments that meet the needs of all New Yorkers, and never be balanced on the backs of our oldest neighbors who have contributed immensely to society. They deserve to be cared for as they age and their needs increase.
The investment includes addressing housing insecurity by ensuring people can access and use rental vouchers and other housing assistance programs for which they are eligible. These programs help people remain in their homes, but their efficacy has been hampered by inadequate agency support and policies.
We are also focused on investing more in our home care and case management services, which help older adults remain safely in their homes rather than being forced to move into expensive institutional facilities. AARP reports that 85% of Americans above 65 years old want to age at home. With the city’s double-digit growth in the oldest segment of the population – those over the age of 85—the demand for home based services continues to skyrocket. The Council’s budget response calls for adding $14.
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