Senior Care

As much as I am a champion for youth, I have great respect for my elders. I grew up at my grandparents’ house. I had two working parents, and both my maternal and paternal grandparents stepped-in as caretakers for me during the day. They are a huge part of who I have become as a person, and I am so grateful for that experience. I have also been blessed with so many mentors, teachers, and coaches that have had a similar impact on my life. Everyone deserves to age with dignity. All of our elders are someone’s parent or grandparent, someone’s child, someone’s friend or mentor. We need to make sure we respect their humanity and contribution to our society through an agenda that delivers excellent care to all aging Nevadans. 

My maternal grandfather, Phil, and his late wife Sharon.

My paternal grandparents, Mac and Amparo.

Policy Priorities:

• Healthcare: Seniors have consistent healthcare needs. Programs like medicare help millions access care, but often it isn’t enough because medicare lacks coverage for services like vision and dental. Much like Nevadans of other age groups, the healthcare system has clear gaps that must be addressed. 

• See Healthcare for More information

• Housing: Many seniors live off of fixed incomes. This creates a dangerous situation when rent massively increases while one’s income will continue to stay the same. Addressing housing concerns, especially for vulnerable seniors, is a top priority for me. 

• See Housing; Responsible, Dense Growth; and Tenant’s Rights 

• Transportation: Mass public transit is a big issue for seniors. Many older Nevadans feel uncomfortable driving or lose the ability to drive altogether. Without robust public transit, we isolate our seniors, robbing them of their freedom of movement. 

• See Climate Change and Environmental Action for more info on public transit