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Congressman Dan Burton hosted a Seniors’ Issues Conference at Indiana Wesleyan University in Indianapolis on Saturday August 18th.  Congressman Burton gathered together experts on Medicare, Social Security and other issues, to meet with seniors and their families to discuss the numerous government resources and assistance available to them. Representatives from several senior-oriented non-governmental organizations also were in attendance.

Said Burton, “The aging of America affects every part our society and it will touch every family in decades to come.  Older Americans have made many countless contributions that have strengthened our Nation. Although we are gradually bidding farewell to our Greatest Generation that fought for our freedom and values during the Great Depression and two world wars; we are now welcoming the baby boom generation into the ranks of older Americans.  I believe that as a Nation we have reaped and continue to reap many benefits from the contributions of older Americans. In return we have a responsibility to ensure that they have the best quality of life our Nation can provide them; this summit is held to help seniors and their families better understand the programs and policies that directly affect their health.”

Congressman Burton's information on the conference can be found here

Resources

Senior Citizens Resources from USA.gov
American Association of Retired Persons
Senior Citizens Organization (Noblesville, IN)
Indianapolis Senior Center

Related Legislation sponsored or co-sponsored by Representative Dan Burton in 2007:

H.R. 1190, To amend title XVIII of the Social Security Act to preserve access to community cancer care by Medicare beneficiaries.

HR 2876, To amend title XVIII of the Social Security Act to improve the benefits under the Medicare Program for beneficiaries with kidney disease, and for other purposes.

H.R.1283 : To amend the Public Health Service Act to provide for arthritis research and public health, and for other purposes.