By Darren Grubb, Medicare Advantage Majority spokesperson
Older Americans Month is a moment to recognize the contributions, resilience, and needs of American seniors. It’s also a reminder that honoring them means more than celebration—it means ensuring they have access to the care and support they deserve. Medicare Advantage helps make that possible, offering seniors top-tier healthcare without compromising their financial security.
As we look to support seniors as they age, we must place preserving their independence and dignity at the forefront. A core component of this aim is making sure they’re empowered to make the healthcare choices that are right for them—and that requires a plan that meets their needs. Not only does Medicare Advantage offer benefits that many seniors require as the age—like prescription glasses, dentures, and hearing aids—but it provides supplemental benefits that make it easier for seniors to access essential health resources, such as telehealth services, appointment transportation, and meal delivery.
Medicare Advantage is there as a safety net for when our senior loved ones get sick and need treatment—but it’s also there to keep them healthy for longer. Preventive services like regular physicals, vaccinations, and screenings help catch health issues early, before they become more serious. Many plans also offer supplemental benefits such as nutrition counseling and gym memberships, encouraging a more active lifestyle that keeps seniors independent for longer.
On top of that, personalized wellness programs go a step further. These programs bring doctors and patients together to create care strategies tailored to each person’s unique needs, helping to prevent the onset of disease and disability.
Medicare Advantage puts seniors’ health, wellbeing, and financial stability first, offering the care they need at prices they can afford. It’s a program that millions of older Americans and their families count on to maintain their quality of life as they age. That’s why nearly three-quarters of seniors across both parties want their member to oppose any further cuts to Medicare Advantage. They know what’s at stake, and they’re paying attention to how their representatives act in this moment.
Our seniors have spent a lifetime contributing to our communities—raising families, building up our economy, and shaping the world we live in today. During Older Americans Month, we take time to honor them—but that recognition shouldn’t be limited to just one month. We must prioritize the health, dignity, and well-being of older adults every day, through thoughtful policies and programs that support aging with choice and respect. By protecting Medicare Advantage, we ensure that seniors receive the continuous care and respect they’ve earned throughout their lives—because older Americans deserve more than thanks. They deserve action.