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There is a lot happening in the world right now. It can be tough and overwhelming to keep up with everything.
You may be feeling uncertain or nervous about many issues, including how you are going to manage your caregiving role. Like many of us, you may be thinking about your future and wondering, ‘Is there going to be anyone or any support services in place to help me when the time comes?’ You may be mulling over the costs of aging and feeling some unease about how you will afford your own care.
We are family caregivers. Our time and energy is limited. The thought of adding even one more item to your daily task list can sometimes feel like the weight of the world. I get it.
I’m going to ask you to dig deep, and do one - more - thing.
In the words of Edmund Burke, an ‘influencer’ and leading political thinker known for supporting the American Revolution…
“Nobody made a greater mistake than he who did nothing because he could do only a little.”
So with those words as a beacon, the ‘ask’ has to do with raising our voices in support of drug pricing - pricing that is affordable.
If you are a family caregiver to an aging loved one, there is a good chance at some point, you will encounter navigating prescription medications. It can be daunting and expensive
If you are already a member of AARP, then you may have already received this notice. If not, I’m sharing it here to make sure as many people as possible are aware.
Take a few minutes to reach out to your lawmakers. Below is the background and information for action from AARP.
Big drug companies rip off American seniors by charging the highest prices in the world.
AARP advocates won the fight to lower prescription drug prices by letting Medicare negotiate its prices for the first time ever. But big drug companies are pushing to delay when some drugs could be negotiated, which would cost American seniors and taxpayers BILLIONS in savings.
Email your lawmakers now. Tell them to side with American seniors and taxpayers — NOT big drug companies!
TAKE ACTION HERE: https://action.aarp.org/epic-rx-medicare
For a deeper dive on drug pricing and what it means for our pocketbooks,
Prescription Drug Prices Increased Faster Than Inflation
That’s all for now.
I’m working to get KIRC back up to 100% speed, and appreciate all of you for the ongoing support and encouragement.
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