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Insights for Aging Services Professionals

NCOA Testifies on Older Americans Act
With the Older Americans Act due for reauthorization, now is the time to modernize the legislation for a new generation of older adults. Watch live as NCOA President and CEO Ramsey Alwin testifies before a Senate committee on the updates we’re advocating for.
Watch the hearing on March 7 @ 11 a.m. ET
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Webinar: Federal Action to Address the Direct Care Workforce Crisis
Direct care workers help older adults and people with disabilities live, work, and thrive in communities of their choice. But the nation is facing a critical shortage of these essential professionals. Hear from federal officials at the White House Domestic Policy Council, Department of Health & Human Services, Administration for Community Living, Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services, Department of Labor, and more for the launch of the Strategies Center's technical assistance opportunities. The Strategies Center has opened two technical assistance opportunities to help states expand, enhance, and strengthen their direct care workforces.
Register for March 7 @ 10:30 a.m. ET
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Close the Benefits Gap During Boost Your Budget® Week
Every year, billions of dollars in benefits go unused by older adults who may not even know they are eligible for the help. From April 15-19, join us in helping older adults find ways to save by downloading our sample posters, social media graphics, and other tools to tailor the campaign in your area.
Explore the campaign materials
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Learn more at our March 12 webinar
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Resources, Opportunities, and Best Practices
Healthy weight starts with good nutrition
It's Obesity Care Week and National Nutrition Month®. Help spread the word about the ways obesity affects health and how we can manage our weight as we age.
Share these tips for healthy eating
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Announcing new Benefits Enrollment Centers
Confusing eligibility requirements and long applications shouldn’t stop anyone from getting benefits they need. We're expanding our network of Benefits Enrollment Centers to fix this issue.
Meet the new BECs
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Protecting older adults from scams
Wired.com recently quoted NCOA staff about the prevalence of scams targeting older adults. Learn how families can inform and protect their loved ones from fraud and scammers.
Read and share the story
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Federal Forum on Serving Older Adults
The Administration for Community Living invites you to attend this online event and learn from federal agencies about a broad range of topics that matter to low-income older adults.
Register for the March 13 event
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