Bob Blancato

Bob Blancato is executive director of the National Association of Nutrition and Aging Services Programs and a 2016 Next Avenue Influencer in Aging.

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Hopeful Signs for Elder Care From Trump’s HHS Secretary

Health and Human Services Secretary Alex Azar

Secretary Azar's recent speeches might lead to bipartisan assistance

DECEMBER 4, 2018 | By Bob Blancato

Money & Policy

Midterm Elections: What’s the Verdict for Aging Policies?

An analyst's takeaways on Medicare, Medicaid, Social Security, drug prices and more

NOVEMBER 7, 2018 | By Bob Blancato

Money & Policy

Curbing Elder Abuse: What’s Been Helping, What’s Needed

Why this elder advocate applauds efforts by the Trump administration and Congress

JUNE 12, 2018 | By Bob Blancato

Money & Policy

Budget: Good & Bad News for Older Americans

An elder advocate on the sense and nonsense of the budget process

FEBRUARY 19, 2018 | By Bob Blancato

Money & Policy

Why Big Medicare and Medicaid Cuts Are Likely

Tax reform will lead to 'entitlement reform,' this expert says

DECEMBER 12, 2017 | By Bob Blancato

Health

Large Numbers of Aging Veterans Are Malnourished

Education, screening and better care are needed

NOVEMBER 10, 2017 | By Bob Blancato

Health

4 Reasons Why We Must #SaveLunch for Older Adults

Meals on Wheels and other nutrition programs are a lifeline for many older adults

AUGUST 18, 2017 | By Bob Blancato, Ellie Hollander

Health

Older Adults Will Suffer Under Proposed Senate Health Bill

Its cuts to Medicaid and elimination of taxes on wealthy will hurt the aging

JULY 7, 2017 | By Bob Blancato

Health

For Older Americans Month, Let’s Rethink Policies on Aging

A noted analyst looks at the needs of Americans 65+

MAY 5, 2017 | By Bob Blancato

Health

My Wish: U.S. Government Policies Reflecting Our Aging Society

As the Trump administration takes office, an Influencer In Aging's hope

JANUARY 20, 2017 | By Bob Blancato

Money & Policy

What We Don’t Know About Trump’s Medicare Reforms

The split between his campaign pledge and House Republicans

DECEMBER 15, 2016 | By Bob Blancato

Money & Policy

Long-Term Care: The Ignored Issue in the 2016 Election

What it will take to get the presidential candidates' attention

OCTOBER 13, 2016 | By Bob Blancato

Money & Policy

The 2016 Democratic Platform and Older Voters

What's in it, what's not and what should be

JULY 22, 2016 | By Bob Blancato

Health

Older Voters and the Republican Convention

Here's hoping the platform and speeches offer specifics in these areas

JULY 15, 2016 | By Bob Blancato

Health

The Older Americans Act Finally Clears Congress

President Barack Obama looks over paperwork between meetings in the Oval Office, April 6, 2016.

This long-awaited important legislation will be extraordinarily beneficial

APRIL 14, 2016 | By Bob Blancato

Health

Malnutrition Is Affecting Too Many Older Adults

Costs to victims and our nation are rising, but there are policy solutions

MARCH 8, 2016 | By Bob Blancato

Money & Policy

The Impact of Older Voters in the 2016 Election

Assessing the New Hampshire and Iowa results and looking ahead

FEBRUARY 10, 2016 | By Bob Blancato

Money & Policy

Boomer Questions for the Presidential Candidates

Ask where they stand on issues that matter most to 50+ voters

JANUARY 26, 2016 | By Bob Blancato

Money & Policy

Making White House Aging Conference’s Ideas Reality

The conference's focal points will set direction for future policy

JULY 15, 2015 | By Bob Blancato

Money & Policy

It’s Time to Get Serious About Elder Abuse

Events tied to an awareness day point out the urgent needs

JUNE 17, 2015 | By Bob Blancato

Health

Natural supplements can be dangerously contaminated, or not even have the specified ingredients

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