Getting Your Voices Heard: Advocating for Age-Friendly Policies with Dr. Debbie Freeland Ask Dr. Mia: Conversations on Aging Well

Dr. Mia talks with Dr. Debbie Freeland, geriatrician and Health & Aging Policy Fellow 2021-2022, about policies and advocacy for older adults.

We discussed big "P" Policy vs little "p" policy:
"P"olicy: Congress and/or State level legislation: SNL parody on "How a Bill does NOT become a law"
"p"olicy: agencies that carry out laws such as Health & Human Services,  CDC, FDA, CMS, local health departments,

D-CARE Study
Senate Special Committee on Aging in DC contact
Congressional Committees- another way to influence policy
How to write an Op Ed
Master Plan on Aging



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