Beth Southorn Presents Assemblymember Nazarian with LeadingAge CA’s Legislator of the Year Award

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Today LifeSTEPS Executive Director Beth Southorn presented Assemblymember Adrin Nazarian with LeadingAge California’s Legislator of the Year award.

Assemblymember Nazarian is a tireless advocate for older adults and aging services providers, and we thank him for his efforts to drive California towards being a more age-friendly state where older adults have access to vital services that will help them age with dignity.

Assemblymember Nazarian recently filed legislation cosponsored by LeadingAge and LifeSTEPS which supports low-income older adults by establishing a 5-year Healthier Home – Age in Place Affordable Housing Nursing Program in eight counties across the state.

Advocacy Needed for AB 2548, Healthier Homes- Age in Place Nursing Program

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LifeSTEPS, in partnership with LeadingAge California, cosponsored Assembly Bill 2548, Healthier Homes- Age in Place Nursing Program, to improve access to affordable housing and healthcare services. Authored by Assemblymember Adrin Nazarian (D-Van Nuys), Chair of the Assembly Aging and Long-term Care Committee, AB 2548 will allow seniors to age in place rather than force them to relocate to more expensive healthcare settings. AB 2548 is part of Assemblymember Nazarian’s larger Aging and Long-term Care Bill Package.

Assembly Bill 2548 will establish the 5-year Healthier Home – Age in Place Affordable Housing Nursing Program in eight counties – Contra Costa, Fresno, Orange, Riverside, Sacramento, San Diego, Shasta and Sonoma. A full-time registered nurse and a full-time community health worker will deliver health education, navigation, and coaching to residents at three affordable senior housing communities in each county. The bill is co-sponsored by LeadingAge California.

Here’s how you can support AB 2548:

  • Email a letter of support to Assemblymember Nazarian using this template letter and AB 2548 Fact Sheet.
  • Thank Assemblymember Nazarian for sponsoring AB 2548 on Twitter (@adrin_nazarian) and let him know that you’re supporting this bill.

Thank you for your commitment to helping older adults to age in place.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

LifeSTEPS co-sponsors bill to improve access to healthcare services allowing older adults to age in place

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LifeSTEPS, in partnership with LeadingAge California, cosponsored Assembly Bill 2548, Healthier Homes- Age in Place Nursing Program, to improve access to affordable housing and healthcare services. Authored by Assemblymember Adrin Nazarian (D-Van Nuys), Chair of the Assembly Aging and Long-term Care Committee, AB 2548 will allow seniors to age in place rather than force them to relocate to more expensive healthcare settings. AB 2548 is part of Assemblymember Nazarian’s larger Aging and Long-term Care Bill Package.

“This pilot program acts as a pivotal first step in addressing social inequities facing low-income older adults,” said Beth Southorn, Executive Director of LifeSTEPS. “By helping older adults age in place, we can work to address California’s housing, long-term services and supports, and health care challenges all at once.”

Assembly Bill 2548 will establish the 5-year Healthier Home – Age in Place Affordable Housing Nursing Program in eight counties – Contra Costa, Fresno, Orange, Riverside, Sacramento, San Diego, Shasta and Sonoma. A full-time registered nurse and a full-time community health worker will deliver health education, navigation, and coaching to residents at three affordable senior housing communities in each county. The bill is co-sponsored by LeadingAge California.

LifeSTEPS’ Intensive Case Management Services Help Residents Thrive

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When LifeSTEPS resident Cole needed follow-up medical care after suffering a stroke, LifeSTEPS case manager Estela was right by his side. Our Intensive Case Management (ICM) Services help residents like Cole maintain stable housing, good health and self-sufficiency while living independently. By assisting with transitions of care or accompanying to appointments, our case managers offer guidance and support, empowering individuals to live healthier and more fulfilling lives.

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