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| 1. | Reauthorize the Older Americans Act within the first six months following the 2005 White House Conference on Aging. |
| 2. | Develop a coordinated, comprehensive long-term care strategy by supporting public and private sector initiatives that address financing, choice, quality, service delivery, and the paid and unpaid workforce. |
| 3. | Ensure that older Americans have transportation options to retain their mobility and independence. |
| 4. | Strengthen and improve the Medicaid program for seniors. |
| 5. | Strengthen and improve the Medicare program. |
| 6. | Support geriatric education and training for all healthcare professionals, paraprofessionals, health profession students, and direct care workers. |
| 7. | Promote innovative models of non-institutional long-term care. |
| 8. | Improve recognition, assessment, and treatment of mental illness and depression among older Americans. |
| 9. | Attain adequate numbers of healthcare personnel in all professions who are skilled, culturally competent, and specialized in geriatrics. |
| 10. | Improve state and local based integrated delivery systems to meet 21st century needs of seniors. |