Seniors and Health Reform: Spread the Word with Seniors to Seniors

When it comes to seniors and health reform, it seems like there are more questions than answers: Will my doctor still take Medicare?  How will prescription drug coverage change? Is long-term care part of the proposal? And like any political hot topic, unbiased information is hard to find.

It is those kind of questions that got a coalition of seniors and their advocates, including AAHSA, to launch the Seniors to Seniors campaign. This initiative’s goal is to give seniors the facts about health reform and the potential benefits it offers them.

The campaign’s centerpiece is a series of videos of seniors and caregivers that provides answers to the questions seniors ask most about health reform. It’s centered around the principles of health reform that will benefit America’s seniors, including:

• Keeping doctors in the Medicare system.
• Reducing costs and out-of-pocket spending.
• Closing the doughnut hole.
• Keeping Medicare affordable for the future.
• Expanding long-term care choices.

The campaign’s Web site also includes an FAQ, a place for seniors to share their stories, and an advocacy section.

The fact of the matter is, information is power. And the Seniors to Seniors resources can help more older adults make informed choices about this important issue.

How can you help? Share the Web site with your family, friends and colleagues. Post the video on your Facebook profile. Watch the video at your next staff meeting. The ideas are endless. How will you share the information?