Senator Heitkamp Has a Message for Retirement Seekers

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Senator Heitkamp spoke to senior working providers and professionals on the importance of elderly support programs.

Heitkamp was one of the featured speakers at the 19th annual Northern Plains Conference on Aging and Disability.

The conference held at the Ramada Plaza Suites in Fargo is a way to educate those entering retirement of the services that are available.

Heitkamp highlighted the importance of reforming and sustaining federally funded programs like social security, and disability insurance.

“The ability to serve our elderly population is dependent on a lot of federal money, and so it’s critically important that they understand the challenges the budget challenges, and that they pay attention to what’s happening in Washington if you’re going to be advocates for the elderly,” says Sen. Heitkamp.
 
The conference also noted specific topics relating to seniors including challenges with caregiving and the lack of affordable housing.