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Invest in the solution…it’s about all of us!

Allies for Independence is a unique national advocacy organization dedicated to the implementation of a strong, vital, and accessible long-term services and supports system.  We invite you to join us in our effort to ensure access to reliable options that address the longer term service and support needs of citizens across our nation.

FEATURES

Allies for Independence Washington Insights Newsletter - Week of September 9, 2024

Washington Post Article: “Caring for Aging Parents can Strain Everyone’s Finances. Plan Now.” - September 6, 2024

Proposed Federal Rule Could Exacerbate U.S. Mental Health Crisis

January 16, 2024 - Op-ed in RealClear Health from Connie Garner, Executive Director for Allies for Independence, on the proposed mental health parity regulation.

A Day in My Life Pandemic Questionnaire

The current global COVID-19 pandemic has upended the way the world works. As we move to a post–COVID world, the pandemic has cast a light on the gaps within the current American healthcare system. COVID-19 affects individuals with disabilities, those who are aging, and those with chronic illness at a rate far greater than healthy individuals with no pre-existing conditions. Allies for Independence and its Member groups want to make sure that, going forward, we understand how the lives of these populations and their families have been altered due to the pandemic, and how we can advocate for policies that close those gaps. We appreciate your responses, as they will guide us in advocating for long term services and supports individuals need going forward. Click here to complete the survey.
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Allies for Independence is pleased to highlight an important toolkit released by our Member organization Mental Health America

Allies for Independence Executive Director on Long Term Care Reform

Allies for Independence Petitions Congress to Address Long Term Services and Supports Financing

Click here to add your name to the petition and voice your concerns on long term services and supports to Congress.

A DAY IN MY LIFE

Photo Courtesy of NCILAllies for Independence is piloting a new initiative called "A Day in My Life." By sharing your stories, your voices will echo loudly throughout the country on the important issue of long-term services and supports.

Photo Courtesy of NCIL

Allies for Independence is piloting a new initiative called "A Day in My Life." By sharing your stories, your voices will echo loudly throughout the country on the important issue of long-term services and supports.

FIFTY STATES, FIFTY STORIES

Over the years, Allies for Independence has been able to collect thousands of stories from people across the country.50 States, 50 Stories represents stories related to long-term services and supports that affect both the young and the elderly, thei…

Over the years, Allies for Independence has been able to collect thousands of stories from people across the country.

50 States, 50 Stories represents stories related to long-term services and supports that affect both the young and the elderly, their family members, and caregivers.

TAKE ACTION AND SHARE YOUR STORY

Photo Courtesy of NCILBy sharing your stories, your voices will echo loudly throughout the country on the important issue of long-term care. Click here to share YOUR story!

Photo Courtesy of NCIL

By sharing your stories, your voices will echo loudly throughout the country on the important issue of long-term care. Click here to share YOUR story!

KEY INFORMATION

 

DIRECT SERVICE PROVIDERS

Direct-care workers provide paid hands-on long-term care and personal assistance received by Americans who are elderly or living with disabilities or other chronic conditions.

 

LONG -TERM SERVICES & SUPPORTS

Long-term Services and Supports (LTSS) help people complete tasks and live full lives day-to-day.

 

SELF DIRECTION

Self direction allows individuals or their caregivers to make their own decisions when it comes to the services and supports they may need.

 

CAREGIVING

Caregivers offer support that allows people stay at home and in their communities for as long as possible.