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Administration Shares New Tools to Lower Prescription Drug Costs

Presenting at NCOA's Age+Action Conference, the Honorable Xavier Becerra, Secretary of the Department of Health and Human Services, revealed new tools from the Biden-Harris administration designed to lower prescription drug costs for low-income people with Medicare through the Extra Help program. Alison Barkoff, Acting Assistant Secretary for Aging, also announced that the Older Americans Act regulations will soon be available for comment.

Read the HHS Announcement

NCOA Thanks Rep. Frankel for Championing Falls Prevention

We proudly recognized Rep. Lois Frankel, D-Fla., at our Age+Action Conference, thanking her for supporting and advancing funding for falls prevention. It's critical for older adults and aging services professionals to have allies like Rep. Frankel on Capitol Hill!

Learn more about falls prevention

Congratulations to the 2023 Trailblazers in Aging Awards Honorees

A packed room at NCOA's Age+Action Conference celebrated the announcement of the 2023 Trailblazers in Aging Awards honorees. We are grateful to each winner for their work creating a just and caring society that allows all of us to age with dignity, purpose, and security.

Innovator Award: Lisa Knoll, Chief Executive Officer, Aging Ahead
Change Agent Award: George Fernandez, President and CEO, Color & Culture
NISC Founders Award: Sheila Salyer, Director, Tallahassee Senior Center and Foundation
Champion Award: Edwin Walker, Deputy Assistant Secretary for Aging, U.S. Administration for Community Living
Public Private Partnership Award: Walmart Foundation

Read about their work

Observations and Current Events

How a senior center stepped up for LGBTQ+ older adults

Celebrate Pride Month by learning how the LGBTQ+ Moveable Senior Center set an example for aging services professionals addressing the alienation and isolation experienced by LGBTQ+ older adults.

Materials for supporting World Elder Abuse Awareness Day

June 15 marks the 17th anniversary of this important annual event, which highlights the cultural, social, economic, and demographic processes affecting elder abuse and neglect.

Guidance, Opportunities, and More

Durable medical equipment and Medicare

Use our toolkit to guide clients through the specific rules and procedures Medicare has for ordering and covering durable medical equipment.

New Special Enrollment Periods for Medicare

Beginning in 2023, Medicare established new Special Enrollment Periods (SEPs) for Part B and premium Part A for people who experience exceptional circumstances. Learn what they are and how to inform clients.

The myriad ways community-based organizations are created and operated

A new report from the Aging and Disability Business Institute and the Scripps Gerontology Center at Miami University shares findings from interviews with 23 representatives of eight CBO networks.

Get engaged on social media in support of Loneliness Awareness Week

Help engAGED promote the importance of social connection by using these materials on your social media pages June 12-18.

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