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The National Advisory Board advocates for the rights of older adults and people with disablities to live healthy, independent lives at home.

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Celebrating the Older Americans Act

As May draws to a close and we wrap up Older Americans Month, we are pleased to feature the following blog by Kathy Greenlee, a global authority in the field of aging and the former U.S. Assistant Secretary for Aging. Her post underscores the importance of persistent advocacy and enhanced funding for crucial programs supporting […]

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Activated Rare Disease Advocates – Changing Health Outcomes through Policy

The National Advisory Board on Improving Healthcare Services for Older Adults and People with Disabilities (NAB) is honored to collaborate with partners like the EveryLife Foundation. This month, we have the privilege of hearing from Annie Kennedy who serves as their Chief of Policy, Advocacy, and Patient Engagement to hear more about what they’re up […]

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“Disability doesn’t make you exceptional, but questioning what you think you know about it does.”

-Stella Young

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Together we can make a difference in health – our care, supports and services, and how we access and navigate between them. Join the movement for independence, and the ability to choose our own health solutions so that we and the ones we love can age gracefully and healthfully.

Join the National Advisory Board (NAB) on Improving Health Care Services for Older Adults and People with Disabilities in its effort to modernize the health care infrastructure in America and drive long-term supports and services to the forefront of health care transformation. Declare your independence!

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Six Principles to Modernize the Health Care Infrastructure

  1. Enhanced Self-Care, Improved Coordination
  2. Encourage Community Integration and Involvement
  3. Expand Accessibility of Services and Supports
  1. Uphold Personal Preference
  2. Empower People to Participate in the Economic Mainstream
  3. Investment in Improved Technology
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