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Aging Services

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Congress Must Fund Important Programs for Older Adults

Key programs that support the nation’s older adults avoided significant cuts in the most recent funding measure approved by Congress earlier this month. But that measure is temporary, and many essential programs and services are at risk.

See what we're advocating for

LAST CHANCE: Be a Speaker at the 7th Annual Older Adult Mental Health Awareness Day Symposium

Get national visibility for your work and connect with an audience that understands its importance. This is the first time the OAMHAD Symposium is seeking proposals for presentations, and we're excited to see what you suggest! Proposals are due Nov. 6.

Submit your proposal

Why Aging Well is a Challenge for Many

Watch NCOA President and CEO Ramsey Alwin discuss solutions
In an interview with Scripps News, Alwin talks about the rising costs of housing and health care, how these factors contribute to rising poverty rates, and the $30 billion in benefits that go unclaimed by eligible older adults each year.

Watch the interview

NCOA Welcomes Somava Saha as New Chair-Elect

Somava Saha, MD, MS, has been named Chair-Elect of NCOA's Board of Directors. As a global public health practitioner, she brings decades of expertise in health, well-being, and equity to support NCOA's mission. Learn more about her achievements and her vision for the future of aging well.

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Empowering People with Obesity

All people with chronic conditions deserve access to affordable health care. NCOA and the National Consumers League are working with health leaders and obesity specialists to establish a set of rights that can empower people with obesity to receive effective treatment.

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Opportunities and Best Practices

Defending against Medicare scams

Join us Nov. 1 @ 3 p.m. ET to delve into the world of Medicare scams, unveiling the latest tactics used to deceive and defraud unsuspecting individuals and equip you with the knowledge and tools to protect yourself and your clients.

Register on NCOA Connect

Providing culturally appropriate programs

Two organizations shared their strategies for successfully serving Chinese American communities with chronic disease self-management education and falls prevention programs.

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Apply for the 2023-24 Community Care Hub National Learning Community

Accepted participants receive peer support, technical assistance from national experts, and up-to-date information on resources, initiatives, and collaborations.

Learn more and apply by Nov. 3

Falls prevention best practices

State health departments are encouraged to use this guide to understand how to align current falls prevention efforts with community-clinical linkages. The guide also offers ideas for implementing new efforts that support these linkages.

Download the guide

As we enter the annual giving season, we kindly ask that you consider NCOA when deciding where to make your charitable gifts this year. Together, we can continue making a difference in the lives of older adults across the nation!

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