Make older adults a priority The Minnesota Legislative Session began Feb. 12 and, as always, there are a plethora of important issues being debated. One issue that isn’t making the news is providing adequate funding for Minnesota’s older adults. This year, as the board chair for Care Providers of Minnesota, I will be one of the voices reminding legislators that seniors deserve to age with dignity and receive quality care. But to make long-term care a priority, we need everyone to get involved. Please consider writing your state senator and representative to ask for their support of improving funding for long-term care.

Linda Doerr, Administrator

If you don’t know who your legislators are or what their contact information is, you can look that up online:
Minnesota State Senators
Minnesota State Representatives

Tips for writing to state legislators:

• Whether you are sending a letter or an e-mail, be sure to include your name, address and phone number.
• State your position. Explain why you support increased funding for long-term care. Share personal examples of why you feel passionately about making long-term care a priority.
• Be courteous and focus your letter on one issue.
• Remember to say “thanks.” Our local legislators work diligently to help their constituents.
  

With your help, we can make a difference and raise awareness of older adults’ needs. With the projected budget shortfalls, we can’t let long-term care be swept under the rug.

If you have any questions about long-term care or long-term care funding, please call St. Benedict’s Senior Community at (320) 252-0010.

Sincerely,
Linda Doerr

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