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All levels of government, the private sector, and individuals should collaborate to develop policies that promote shared decisionmaking between consumers, family caregivers, and their health care t
Policymakers should make the maintenance of cognitive health a public health priority. This includes:
Disparities in the use of prevention and screening services in public and private health insurance programs should be identified.
Policymakers should mitigate the immediate effects of climate change events on the health of older adults and other vulnerable populations.
Congress should reauthorize the Elder Justice Act (EJA). It should fully fund the EJA and other programs that address elder abuse.
Policymakers should protect and enforce the fundamental right of all people to be free from discrimination. They should enact and enforce civil rights statutes.
Legislators should enact and strengthen laws against hate crimes. These laws should be vigorously enforced.