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Nominate a Trailblazer in Aging by March 4
Let’s recognize the best and brightest in the field of aging! We’re looking for trailblazers—individuals and organizations who are paving new paths on the road to aging well for everyone.
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February 25, 2020

Addressing health disparities in Black communities by focusing on diabetes
Our partners at Diverse Elders Coalition wrote about the ways state and federal institutions can address diabetes in the African American and Black communities. Diabetes disproportionately affects these groups, but small actions such as providing culturally competent health information may help community members better understand how to avoid or regulate the condition.
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Anna Maria Chávez talks to WJLA about savings gap faced by Black and African American seniors
Pay disparities and other factors combine to create serious problems for people trying to save for life after retirement. Anna Maria Chávez, Executive Vice President and Chief Growth Officer of NCOA, spoke with Good Morning Washington about how the diversity of the Washington, DC area is a prime example of how different groups face disparities as they age—and what we can do about it.
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Coming up...

Census 2020 and Older Adults: Reaching the Hard to Reach: We all have a role to play in ensuring that Census 2020 engages everyone. This webinar will showcase ways government agencies and officials, nonprofits, advocacy organizations, and philanthropy can educate communities about the Census's impact on essential services for older adults and their families. Feb. 27 @ 2 p.m. ET
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Amplify Your Work Through Storytelling: Join us for a webinar led by EMMY and TELLY winner Armando Trull, our Media Relations Manager, on the power of storytelling. You’ll gain insight into why stories matter, ideas of how to frame your stories, and tips for effective media outreach. Mar. 10 @ 3 p.m. ET.
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Take part in the first-ever Boost Your Budget Week: Benefits can be life-changing for older adults, but millions aren’t enrolled. To change that, we’re sponsoring the inaugural Boost Your Budget Week April 13-17. Join us! Help spread the message by using our posters, social posts, and more.
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