Lance Robertson: Helping Older Americans During COVID-19

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Last Updated on October 20, 2020

The COVID-19 pandemic is particularly difficult for older Americans and those with disabilities. Resources are available, though, to help people through this difficult time. As part of our ongoing coverage of COVID-19, with our friends at Florida Blue Medicare, Growing Bolder checks in with Lance Robertson, the U.S. Assistant Secretary for Aging and the Administrator of the Administration for Community Living. Robertson discusses what ACL is doing to help older adults and people with disabilities during the pandemic, share some insights on meal assistance, social isolation and scams.

Below are the resource mentioned during the interview:

1-800-677-1116

This story is part of a new series launched by Growing Bolder and Florida Blue Medicare, Stay Informed. Stay Connected. Learn more at growingbolder.com/covid. And follow Growing Bolder and Florida Blue Medicare on Facebook for regular Facebook Live conversations.