Bipartisan Policy Center Webinar Recording: Aging of America—Improving Long-Term Care, Nutrition, and Housing for Older Adults
The Bipartisan Policy Center (BPC) hosted a webinar examining policy solutions to strengthen access to affordable long-term care, nutrition and housing for older adults.
As the U.S. population ages, gaps in these essential supports are affecting health outcomes, increasing pressure on family caregivers and raising costs for public programs. Panelists discussed persistent challenges, innovative state approaches and evidence-based solutions that can help older adults age with dignity.
The webinar was the first in a three-part series launching BPC’s multi-year Aging of America Initiative.
For more background, read BPC's recent article exploring emerging policy changes impacting long-term care, hunger and housing for older adults.
Opening remarks:
- Lisa Harootunian, Managing Director, BPC
- Rani E. Snyder, President, JAHF
Panelists:
- Alison Barkoff, Hirsh Health Law & Policy Associate Professor and Director of the Hirsh Health Law & Policy Program, George Washington University; former Acting Administrator and Assistant Secretary for Aging
- Kim Fitzgerald, CEO, Cathedral Square/SASH
- Tim Getty, Regional Nutrition Manager, Heritage Area Agency on Aging
- Beth Kowalczyk, CEO, Ohio Association of Area Agencies on Aging
- Robert "Bob" Blancato (Moderator), Executive Director, National Association of Nutrition and Aging Services Programs; National Coordinator, Defeat Malnutrition Today
Watch the webinar recording.
Read BPC's article, "How Policy Changes Are Reshaping Aging in America."
Learn more about BPC's Aging of America Initiative.
Visit BPC’s website.
original post 7/20/26 updated 7/30/26
