Many seniors are rapidly on the road to economic devastation due to being on a fixed income, usually social security. The following are policies that I seek to introduce to lower the burden on  seniors who are on a fixed income:

1. Medicare Expansion and Prescription Drug Reform:

• Affordable Prescription Drugs:  Lower the cost of prescription medications, making essential drugs more accessible for seniors.

• Medicare Coverage Expansion: Explore options for expanding Medicare coverage to include dental, vision, and hearing services.

2.  Affordable Housing Initiatives:

• Low-Income Senior Housing Programs: Invest in affordable housing options specifically designed for seniors, ensuring safe and comfortable living environments.

• Limit Rental expenditures: Seniors on social security and/or disability,  or have an income that is less than what they receive from social security shall not pay more than 1/3 of their income toward rental housing

• Property Tax Relief: Explore policies that provide property tax relief for seniors on fixed incomes.

3. Pension Protection:

• Strengthen Pension Plans: Enhance regulations and oversight to protect pensions, ensuring that retirees receive the benefits they have earned.

• Encourage Retirement Savings: Implement policies that encourage seniors to save for retirement, possibly through tax incentives or employer-sponsored plans.

4. Elderly Employment Programs:

• Job Training and Placement: Establish programs to provide job training and placement services for seniors who wish to or need to continue working.

• Flexible Work Opportunities: Encourage employers to offer flexible work options for seniors, facilitating phased retirement.

5. Long-Term Care Support:

• Medicaid Expansion: Explore options for expanding Medicaid to provide more comprehensive long-term care coverage for seniors.

• Caregiver Support Programs: Develop programs that support family caregivers, recognizing the crucial role they play in caring for seniors.

6. Senior Tax and Tax Credits:

• Tax Relief for Seniors: Implement targeted tax credits for seniors, including credits for property taxes, healthcare expenses, and other costs associated with aging.

• Further Tax Relief: Eliminate the tax on social security and in its stead tax subsidies, bailouts, and crop insurance

• Income Tax Exemptions: Examine the possibility of income tax exemptions for a portion of seniors' income.

7. Technology Access and Training:

• Digital Literacy Programs: Support programs that enhance seniors' digital literacy to ensure they can access online resources for information, services, and job opportunities.

• Affordable Internet Access: Work towards making affordable high-speed internet access widely available to seniors.

8. Elder Financial Abuse Prevention:

• Legislation and Protections: Strengthen legislation and regulatory frameworks to prevent financial abuse of seniors, both within families and by external actors.