Home & Community Based Services (HCBS) are currently underfunded, allowing nursing homes and all of their tragedies to run amok in our nation. America is the only developed country that emphasizes institutional long-term care over HCBS alternatives. Make sure you and your loved ones don’t die in a nursing home. Help the Gray Panthers continue to fight for more HCBS funding!

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