Democrat Candidates LTC Plans
Posted by Patti on December 18th, 2007 / 
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The Democrat presidential candidates have come together for form an alliance, of sorts, that will deal with the needs of seniors and long term care.
Democrats Have a Plan for the “Invisible Army of Caregivers”
Senator Hillary Clinton released her awaited ”Long-Term Care Agenda” this past week, joining her fellow lead democratic candidates Barack Obama and John Edwards with a plan for how to deal with the rising needs of seniors and caregivers around the country.
The top three democratic candidates have brought the issue of eldercare in America to the forefront of their campaigns, hoping to tap into the millions of caregivers throughout the country. With a flair for the dramatic, the democratic candidates have touted their first-hand experience and each packaged their plans with key phrases like “Invisible Army of Caregivers,” elder abuse, improved nursing, lenders, tax-credits, and of course fancy titles to grab attention.
Obama’s “Fulling our Covenant with Seniors” and Edwards’ “Declaration of Independence for Older Americans” both have titles that have a slight resemblance to advertising campaigns of the 1960’s for tonic water that would cure all illness, but with all the flair and fuss, do these plans have the meat to make the powerful impact needed in this growing and costly issue of eldercare?
Hillary’s Plan can be found HERE.
Obama’s Plan is HERE.
And John Edwards Plan is HERE.
Hat tip to LTC Reform Blog.
December 19th, 2007 at 6:13 pm
I guess my other comment should have been here.
December 20th, 2007 at 8:02 am
I note the Republicans offer: Nothing.