Senate Special Committee On Aging

Senate committee approves extension of resources to combat elder abuse

February 03, 2012

The Senate Judiciary Committee has approved legislation that includes protections for violence against the elderly.

Hearing highlights Aging Committee's accomplishments

December 15, 2011

In a Senate hearing commemorating the 50th anniversary of the formation of the Special Committee on Aging, committee chairman, Sen. Herb Kohl (D-WI) said funding for home and community based services should not be cut.

Senate Special Committee on Aging to host forum on aging issues

December 13, 2011

The Senate Special Committee on Aging is holding a forum Wednesday to commemorate the committee's 50th anniversary, titled: "Aging in America: Future Challenges, Promise and Potential."

More funding for assisted living watchdogs is needed, advocates say

November 03, 2011

Increasing funding for watchdog organizations is the most effective way to protect assisted living residents, according to testimony given by operator groups at a Senate Special Committee on Aging hearing yesterday.

Government should be able to lower Medicare prescription drug prices, panel says

July 25, 2011

Further legislation is needed to empower the federal government to negotiate lower prescription drug prices in Medicare, a bipartisan panel concluded Thursday.

Assisted living advocate calls for more public financing, less federal regulation of industry

March 16, 2011

The issues facing Medicaid coverage in assisted living are fundamentally economic, not regulatory, according to at least one participant in Tuesday's roundtable discussion on assisted living held by the Senate Special Committee on Aging.

Martinez to resign, Tennessee senator likely to become ranking member of aging committee

August 10, 2009

Sen. Mel Martinez (R-FL), who is ranking member of the Senate Special Committee on Aging, disclosed on Friday that he stepping down as senator.

Senate aging committee hearing focuses on hurricane, disaster preparedness in nursing homes

June 25, 2009

The Senate Special Committee on Aging met Wednesday to address the importance of emergency and disaster planning and the need for improved coordination between policy makers and long-term care providers.