Opioid crisis harming aging community

An untold story how the nation’s opioid epidemic is eroding the quality of life of older adults and the ability of local organizations to serve them. Anna Maria Chavez, National Council on Aging  (NCOA) Executive Vice President and Chief Growth Officer is recently quoted as saying “older Americans are being harmed by the opioid crisis on all sides… with the personal tragedy of opioid addiction, while others are having to financially support their opioid-addicted children and even become caregivers for their grandchildren.” Read article here…

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