By The Numbers: 2025 Public Policy Institute

Senior living advocates from 30 states came together this past week for Argentum's Public Policy Institute, where they held more than 100 meetings with Congressional offices to advance pro-active legislation that will make senior living communities thrive.

On Wednesday, Argentum President and CEO James Balda testified before the U.S. Senate Special Committee on Aging for a hearing, "Breaking the Cycle of Senior Loneliness: Strengthening Family and Community Support." Argentum's testimony focused on the critical role of senior living communities in promoting socialization and combatting isolation among seniors (watch our testimony, the full hearing or view clips of our response on social determinants of health, long-term care insurance, and strategies to combat loneliness).

Argentum President and CEO James Balda testified before the Senate Aging Committee. Public Policy Institute attendees were able to join in-person or watch a live-stream session at our event.

Advocates sought support for the Caring for Seniors Act, which Representative Lori Trahan (D-MA) announced she would be introducing with Representative Brian Fitzpatrick (R-PA). The Argentum-supported legislation includes a cost-reduction program for low-income seniors to afford assisted living as well as expansion of workforce programs to meet the growing need for caregivers.

U.S. Representative Lori Trahan (D-MA) announced plans to introduce the Caring for Seniors Act with Representative Brian Fitzpatrick (R-PA).

Advocates also promoted the the Care Across Generations Act (H.R. 1812), the Social Engagement and Network Initiatives for Older Relief (SENIOR) Act (S. 473), the Credit for Caring Act (H.R. 2036 and S. 925), tax-reforms to include the use of flexible funding to pay for long-term care needs such as refundable tax credits and existing savings accounts, and encouraging additional flexibility for veterans care choices.

2025 Public Policy Institute Highlights

Testified before the U.S. Senate Aging Committee on the benefits of communal living inherent in senior living communities to combat the effects of isolation in seniors.
Representative Trahan announced plans to introduce the bipartisan Caring for Seniors Act, to increase access of assisted living and invest in the caregiving workforce.
Promoted the newly-introduced Care Across Generations Act, legislation to help co-locate childcare centers with senior living communities.
Promoted the Social Engagement and Network Initiatives for Older Relief (SENIOR) Act to help address senior loneliness and isolation and to promote socialization.
Promoted the newly-introduced Credit for Caring Act, legislation to provide a tax credit of up to $5,000 for family caregivers.
Promoted solutions to expand on the success of the Elizabeth Dole Act's assisted living pilot program.
Released the 2025 Value of Assisted Living in America policy paper.
110 Congressional meetings, held by 118 attendees from 30 states.
9 members of Congress attending across general sessions, receptions, and in-person meetings.