Write a paper on the Aging Population and Influencing Opinion.
(1) What are the important steps needed to improve the poor quality of nursing home care in the United States and the inadequate nurse staffing levels in these facilities?

(2) What strategies can nurses use to effectively advocate for a higher quality of care, greater access to long term service and support (LTSS) services and adequate public funds to pay for LTSS?

(3) Because consumers prefer home and community-based service (HCBS), what policy changes are needed to ensure an adequate supply of services and a high quality labor force?

(4) With the increase in the number of Baby Boomers reaching retirement age and holding strong political power, what are the economic issues that the federal and state governments need to address?