Health reform education for seniors

Washington’s health care reform battle has placed seniors in the crosshairs as scare tactics and spin doctoring on both sides of the debate has left older Americans confused and frightened about how reform would affect them. In response to seniors’ desire for unbiased information, the National Council on Aging is launching “Straight Talk for Seniors,” which will aim to educate seniors about the proposed health care reform legislation.

“For 40 years, NCOA has proudly stood up for the interests of older adults, from supporting the passage of Medicare in 1965 to helping people understand and navigate complex benefits programs today,” said NCOA President James P. Firman. “Seniors know they can trust NCOA to provide the straight talk they want on this important and complicated issue.”