Asking questions of our political candidates and elected officials can help us understand where they stand on issues. To support that aim, AGS leaders and public policy experts have developed a compendium of questions that AGS members and others can use to ascertain where candidates and elected officials stand on issues important to achieving our vision for health care and older adults. This question guide will help hold officials accountable by encouraging those who run for any office to articulate a clear, actionable vision to meet the needs of all older Americans.
Questions for Our Candidates and Elected Officials
Issue 1: Ensuring Access to Geriatrics Health Professionals
Issue 2: Expanding Title VII Geriatrics Training Programs
Issue 3: Ensuring Our Workforce is Competent to Care for Older Americans
Issue 4: Reducing the Toll and Impact of Chronic Diseases
Issue 5: Ensuring Access to Adequate Pain Relief for Older Americans Living with Advanced Illness
Issue 6: Supporting American Women
Issue 7: Supporting American Families
Issue 8: Addressing Complexity in Caring for Older Americans