Lisa Murkowski introduced the “Enhancing Native Elders’ Longevity, Dignity, Empowerment, and Respect Act” which aims to improve federal programs and services for Alaska Native Elders.
Lisa Murkowski introduced the “Enhancing Native Elders ’ Longevity, Dignity, Empowerment, and Respect Act” which aims to improve federal programs.FAIRBANKS, Alaska - On Tuesday, Senator Lisa Murkowski introduced the “Enhancing Native Elders ’ Longevity, Dignity, Empowerment, and Respect Act” which aims to improve federal programs and services for Alaska Native Elders .
The Native ELDER Act builds on the legislation Murkowski and Smith co-led in 2019 – the Strengthening Services for Native Elders Act which was included in the reauthorization of the Older Americans Act of 2020 – expiring on Sept. 30, 2024. “When meeting with Alaska stakeholders, they identified home modifications to improve accessibility and caregiver support as some of the greatest unmet needs for Alaska Native Elders,” Senator Murkowski stated“Our Elders already face substantially worse health outcomes at disproportionately higher rates than other seniors. We have to help bridge this divide by ensuring our Elders have the support they need to age at home, in their local communities.
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