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Insights for Aging Services Professionals

Uncertainty Plagues Aging Programs and Services as Deadlines Loom
While the 2024 federal fiscal year began on Oct. 1, Congress has yet to make many decisions that were due by that date. A continuing resolution is keeping the federal government open by providing annual appropriations for the short term at levels equal to those enacted for FY23, but failed to address the extension of funding for Medicare low-income beneficiary outreach and enrollment efforts.
Here's why that matters—and how you can help!
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Tell Congress to Ensure Medicare is Affordable for All
No one on Medicare should ever have to skip a doctor’s visit or medicine due to cost, but millions can’t afford their premiums and copays. For 15 years, Congress has funded efforts to enroll people into programs that can help, but that funding is now at risk. You have a chance to protect it.
Take action!
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Guidance and Opportunities

Give feedback on an aging services issue
The Aging and Disability Business Institute is seeking feedback about health care contracting experiences. All aging and disability community-based organizations are encouraged to participate, regardless of whether they currently contract with a health care entity.
Click here to take the survey
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Learn about the FallsTalk intervention
FallsTalk is an evidence-based program that offers one-on-one personalized behavior change intervention by telephone, in-person, video conference, or with a combination of these methods.
Read more about the program
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Exercise programs for older adults
Winter doesn't need to be a time of isolation and inactivity. These evidence-based programs emphasize aerobic activity and muscle-strengthening and would be a good addition to your organization's program offerings.
Learn more
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Don't Miss Early Bird Savings for Age+Action 2024
Register by Dec. 18, 2023, to save on attending the premier conference for aging services professionals. Learn, celebrate, and collaborate with a nationwide network of peers who understand and appreciate what you do. We look forward to seeing you in May!
Start your registration
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For more than 70 years, we've stood proudly with other members of the aging services network in the struggle to improve the lives of older adults. Help us continue to be there when you, your peers, or older adults across the nation need us.
Count me in, I'm ready to donate!
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