Collins, Casey Bill to Support Grandparents Raising Grandchildren Signed Into Law
Washington, DC — Today, U.S.
As the Chairman of the Senate Special Committee on Aging, Senator Collins’ priorities include retirement security, highlighting the importance of biomedical research on diseases like Alzheimer’s and diabetes, and scams targeting seniors.
As the Senate Co-Chair of the Congressional Alzheimer’s Task Force, the Senator is particularly committed to putting an end to Alzheimer’s disease, which has had such a devastating effect on 5.2 million Americans and their families.
To visit the Senate Special Committee on Aging’s website, click here.
$2.3 Billion for Alzheimer’s Research Championed by Senator Collins Clears Key Senate Hurdle
Washington, D.C.—Following a concerted push by U.S.
Senators Collins, Casey Bill to Improve Senior Food Box Program Passes Senate
Bill Comes After Examining Senior Nutrition at Aging Committee Hearing
Collins, Casey Bill to Support Grandparents Raising Grandchildren Heads to President’s Desk to be Signed Into Law
Washington, DC — Today, U.S.
Alzheimer’s Association Honors Sens. Collins & Cortez Masto with the 2018 Alzheimer’s Impact Movement (AIM) Humanitarian Award
JAX Researcher and Academy Award-Winning Actress Testify at Senate Aging Committee on Alzheimer’s Disease
Senators Collins, Brown Introduce Bipartisan Bill That Would Provide Diabetic Patients with Better Access to Therapeutic Shoes
Washington, D.C. – U.S. Senators Susan Collins (R-ME) and Sherrod Brown (D-OH) introduced a bipartisan bill that would improve access to care for diabetic patients who require therapeutic shoes called the Promoting Access to Diabetic Shoes Act. Diabetes can be a serious disease that can sometimes lead to health complications including the amputation of toes, feet, or legs.
Collins, Casey Bill to Improve Senior Food Box Program Clears Committee
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House Passes Bill to Support Grandparents Raising Grandchildren
Washington, DC — Today, U.S.
Senator Collins Joins Bipartisan Group in Urging Administration to Improve Hurricane Relief Efforts
Washington, D.C. – U.S. Senator Susan Collins, Chairman of the Senate Aging Committee, joined a bipartisan group of Senators in sending a letter to the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) and the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) requesting an update on hurricane preparation efforts, specifically for older Americans and those with disabilities. The letter was also signed by Senators Bill Nelson (D-FL), Marco Rubio (R-FL), and Bob Casey (D-PA).
Older Americans and Opioid Misuse: Supporting An Often Overlooked Population in the Opioid Crisis
ICYMI: CBS’s “60 Minutes” Spotlights Senator Collins’ Work to Support Grandparents Raising Grandchildren as a Result of the Opioid Crisis
“When Opioids Impact the Whole Family”
Bangor Emergency Medicine Physician Testifies on Opioid Crisis’ Effect on Older Americans
Bill Authored by Sens. Collins, McCaskill to Protect Seniors from Scams Heads to President’s Desk to be Signed into Law
Washington, D.C. – The Senior $afe Act, a bipartisan bill authored by U.S.
Senators Collins, Casey Introduce Legislation to Address Critical Shortage of Geriatric Health Professionals
Click HERE to watch Senator Collins’ Q&A with Dr. Phelan
Senate Unanimously Passes Collins-Casey Resolution Designating May as “Older Americans Month”
Washington, D.C.— The U.S. Senate unanimously passed a bipartisan resolution introduced by U.S. Senators Susan Collins and Bob Casey, the Chairman and Ranking Member of the Senate Aging Committee, designating the month of May as “Older Americans Month.” The resolution recognizes the success of older Americans and the important role they have in our society.
Senate Passes Collins, King Resolution Recognizing ITN America on Providing One Millionth Ride to Seniors, Visually Impaired
Washington, D.C. — The U.S. Senate unanimously approved a resolution authored by U.S. Senators Susan Collins (R-ME) and Angus King (I-ME), recognizing the Independent Transportation Network of America (ITN) on providing its one millionth ride to older and visually impaired individuals.
Senators Collins, Warner, and Markey Lead Letter to Appropriations Committee Calling for Increased Investment in Alzheimer’s Research
Washington, D.C. – In a letter to the U.S. Senate Committee on Appropriations and the Subcommittee on Labor, Health and Human Services, and Education, U.S. Senators Susan Collins (R-ME), Mark Warner (D-VA), and Ed Markey (D-MA) requested an increase in funding for Alzheimer’s disease research as they work to set appropriations levels for fiscal year 2019. Senator Collins is the founder of the Congressional Task Force on Alzheimer's disease and co-chairs the group with Senators Warner, Markey, and Pat Toomey (R-PA).
Bill to Help Grandparents Raising Grandchildren Due to Opioid Crisis Passes Senate
Washington, DC — Today, U.S. Senate Special Committee on Aging Chairman Susan Collins (R-ME) and Ranking Member Bob Casey (D-PA) celebrated the U.S. Senate’s passage of the Supporting Grandparents Raising Grandchildren Act (S. 1091), which would create a federal task force charged with supporting grandparents raising grandchildren as the opioid epidemic increases their numbers. The U.S.
Senate Passes Senators Collins, McCaskill’s Bill to Protect Seniors from Scams
Washington, D.C. —The Senior $afe Act, a bipartisan bill authored by U.S. Senators Susan Collins (R-ME) and Claire McCaskill (D-MO) to help protect American seniors from financial exploitation and fraud, cleared a key hurdle this evening by passing the Senate as part of a bipartisan banking reform package. Their legislation previously passed the House of Representatives.
Stopping Senior Scams: Efforts to Prevent Fraud Targeting Older Americans Examined by Senate Aging Committee
Click HERE to read the Senate Aging Committee’s 2018 Fraud Book
Victims of Grandparent Scam from Saco Testify at Hearing on Fraud Targeting Older Americans
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Largest-Ever Action to Fight Senior Fraud: An Encouraging Step in Our Work to Protect Older Americans
On Feb, 22, the U.S. Department of Justice announced the largest-ever coordinated sweep of senior fraud cases. More than 250 defendants have been charged with scamming more than a million victims in excess of a half-billion dollars.
Largest-Ever Action to Fight Senior Fraud: An Encouraging Step in Our Work to Protect Older Americans
On Feb, 22, the U.S. Department of Justice announced the largest-ever coordinated sweep of senior fraud cases. More than 250 defendants have been charged with scamming more than a million victims in excess of a half-billion dollars.
Department of Justice Announces Largest-Ever Law Enforcement Action to Protect Seniors from Fraud Following Advocacy from Senators Collins, Casey
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Mainer with Rheumatoid Arthritis Testifies at Senate Aging Committee Hearing
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Senators Collins, McCaskill’s Bill to Protect Seniors from Financial Exploitation and Fraud Advances
Washington, D.C. —The Senior $afe Act, a bipartisan bill authored by U.S.
Senate Aging Committee Examines Critical Decisions Facing Americans Turning 65
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Supporting Family Caregivers
Across the United States, more than 40 million Americans provide care for parents, spouses, children, and other relatives with disabilities or illness. Here in our State, about 178,000 Mainers care for their loved ones and help them live in their homes and communities.
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