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Van Meter makes seniors a campaign priority, proposes home‑repair loan access
Summary
Zosha Van Meter said she wants to expand access to loan programs to help seniors retrofit homes for accessibility, citing a 2022 NIH finding that a strong majority of adults over 50 want to age in place.
Zosha Van Meter said one campaign focus is helping older residents remain in their homes with dignity. She cited a 2022 National Institutes of Health study she said shows "over 70% of adults over the age of 50 would prefer to age in place."
Van Meter proposed expanding access to loan programs for home modifications — from adding handrails to converting tubs to walk‑in showers — and urged municipal support for seniors seeking to make tangible, safety‑focused changes to their homes.
