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Long
Term Care
The Tennessee Catholic Public Policy Commission supports efforts
to create a comprehensive plan to provide for the long term care of
the increasing numbers of senior citizens and those who have on-going
needs related to physical and mental illnesses.
The Catholic Public Policy Commission has a long record of imploring
the state to care for its most vulnerable citizens. Long term care
for the elderly, mentally ill, and disabled is consistent with our
deep concern for maintaining respect and dignity for all human life.
No single response is adequate but a comprehensive plan must be initiated
to meet the increased numbers of senior citizens in Tennessee.
Funds must be made available for home and community based services;
convalescent, skilled and intermediate care facilities. As our society
is aging, funds are necessary to allow the consumer to choose long
term care in the appropriate setting. Funding and resources are also
necessary for the mentally ill, head trauma victims and ventilator
dependent individuals.
The Catholic Public Policy Commission encourages the State of Tennessee
to plan and provide resources to fund adequate services for long term
care in order to foster independent living. The commission encourages
the state to support demonstrations, expansion, and reimbursement
for continuum of care and services necessary for maximum independent
functioning for the elderly, mentally ill, head trauma victims and
ventilator dependent individuals.
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