Issue Position: Standing Up for Seniors

Issue Position

Senior citizens make up over 30% of Florida's population and their numbers are growing every day. I feel strongly that we must do everything we can to protect and care for seniors. As a mediator specializing in elder care issues, I have long advocated for better living conditions at Florida's nursing homes, including calling for mandatory around-the-clock air conditioning. Palm Beach County is desperate for affordable housing, and the crisis has hit our senior population hard. We must use the Sadowski Fund, which is supposed to be used for creating affordable housing opportunities, and ensure Seniors have options for quality, affordable housing. We must also better regulate assisted living facilities to make sure those in these communities are safe and comfortable.

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