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September 21, 2026

Title: AMERICA’S ELDERS NEED COMMUNITY, NOT BUREAUCRACY
Topic: Senior Care

Discussed by Neeraja Deshpande
with Independent Women’s Features (www.iwfeatures.com/)

By 2030, one in five Americans will be a senior citizen. Will elder care be available for them or will the government run out of money to help?

Today, new guest, Neeraja Deshpande, explains when someone is considered “senior”, what the problem is with current legislation, and the captivating story of Ken Friend. Neeraja is a senior contributor with Independent Women’s Features.

Click here to read Neeraja’s article that inspired this interview.

Questions/Issues Discussed:

Is America graying?

Who is Ken Friend? Ken’s story could be your story…

Does a one-size-fits-all government solution work in “real life”?

Is society ready to have an aging population?

I am not a big fan of government intervention in our lives, but we must do something. What are some solutions to assisting the elderly with a better quality of life? Neeraja discusses the au pair program and the IWVoice’s proposed American Caregivers Act.

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