Letter: Medicare Advantage helps protect seniors

Originally published in the Tallahassee Democrat

Getting older can be difficult, but it doesn’t have to be.

At Elder Care Services, we are committed to improving the quality of life for seniors and their families by providing services that empower them to maintain their independence while aging at home. As a trained social worker, I’ve witnessed firsthand the importance of caring for our elder population and how often senior issues can be overlooked.

There is a large and necessary focus on children’s services in our society, but older Americans can be just as vulnerable and need our support as they face the unique challenges that come with age. That’s why services like Medicare Advantage are so important to the health and safety of older Americans.

Medicare Advantage provides more than just health coverage. The program goes above and beyond in its efforts to provide the best possible quality of life to seniors and people living with disabilities, offering care that is tailored to their individual needs.

My passion is to make people’s lives better. It’s the reason I pursued a career in social work and why I am grateful for programs like Medicare Advantage that help and support some of our most vulnerable citizens.

Jocelyne Fliger, Tallahassee