Advocacy at VMRC
When the Basics Slip Out of Reach
For many older adults, the cost of living isn’t just rising — it’s running away. A trip to the grocery store costs more than it used to, rent notices arrive with new numbers, and doctor visits come with bills that strain already fixed budgets.
Silent Struggles
Advocating for Older Adults
Food insecurity among older adults is quietly growing. Some skip meals to stretch dollars further. Others face impossible choices between prescriptions and groceries. Affordable housing options are dwindling, leaving too many living one rent increase away from crisis.
The Cost of Care Gaps
Inflation & the Fight for Equity
Inflation touches everything, and healthcare gaps widen when coverage falters or services disappear. These aren’t isolated problems; they’re linked. When one basic need slips, the rest follow.
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This is why advocacy matters.
Policies decide whether older adults can eat well, live safely, and stay healthy. Staying aware, speaking up, and supporting fair policies help protect what every person deserves — stability, dignity, and care.