October 31, 2011 — As part of the National Neighbors Silver initiative, John Taylor submitted written testimony to the Senate Subcommittee on Primary Health and Aging on how older adults are faring in the aftermath of the Great Recession. The testimony sheds light on the silent housing crisis plaguing our aging communities. Mr. Taylor offers recommendations for building economic security and preserving wealth for today’s and future generations of retirees.
Additional Resources:
- Read the GAO report which served as the basis for the October 18, 2011 hearing sponsored by the Senate Subcommittee on Primary Health and Aging on the recession and older Americans. GAO – Income Security: The Effect of the 2007-2009 Recession on Older Adults
- Visit the Senate Subcommittee Primary Health and Aging website for a video of the hearing.
