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Speaker urges Virginia to back Area Agencies on Aging, citing Older Americans Act
Summary
An unidentified speaker urged increased support for aging services in Virginia, citing the Older Americans Act and Area Agencies on Aging as key tools, warning that caregiving affects "1 in every 4" people and that preventative services can avert costlier crises.
An unidentified speaker urged renewed investment in aging services across Virginia, citing the Older Americans Act and Area Agencies on Aging as primary tools to help older residents "age well in our own communities." "This is a pivotal moment in Virginia's history," the speaker said, opening the presentation by linking longer life expectancy to new planning needs.
The speaker framed the issue as a demographic and fiscal imperative. "We are living longer," they said, adding that "Longer lives…
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