WHERE HAVE ALL THE ADVOCATES GONE?
2024
The Need for Unified Advocacy in Aging
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Author Information
Author(s): Robyn Stone
Primary Institution: LeadingAge, Washington, District of Columbia, United States
Hypothesis
The lack of a unified advocacy community is a challenge for addressing aging issues in the U.S.
Conclusion
A new advocacy effort is needed to unite younger and older generations for a coherent aging policy agenda.
Supporting Evidence
- The advocacy movement in the 1960s and 1970s significantly improved the lives of older adults.
- Current advocacy efforts for older adults are less powerful and united compared to the past.
- A collective effort across generations is necessary to address aging policy.
Takeaway
We need everyone, young and old, to work together to make sure our leaders pay attention to issues affecting older people.
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