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How to keep serving older adults in the face of a pandemic

More than 1,600 people attended our tele-town hall event last week. Hear what our panelists said about the needs of older adults and how aging services professionals can serve them during this crisis.

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March 31, 2020

COVID-19 underscores the message of Equal Pay Day

March 31 is Equal Pay Day, the date that symbolizes how many extra days women must work to earn what men earned in the previous year. In the age of COVID-19, it’s another stark reminder that older women would be better prepared financially if the wage gap didn’t follow them into retirement.

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How older adults can best use telemedicine

Telemedicine is suddenly an important part of everyday life for older adults. Avoiding in-person visits to the doctor helps control the spread of the disease and ensures that the most critically ill receive frontline care. But just because an older adults may not be able to see their health care provider in person does not mean they should not seek out medical care.

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In case you missed it...

  • Caregivers get free Lyft during COVID-19: We're partnering with Lyft to meet the critical transportation needs of caregivers who are supporting homebound older adults during the outbreak. We’re piloting a free ride project with senior centers in three cities.
  • NCOA Week delivery times: Starting this week, you'll receive NCOA Week every two weeks. Enjoy the extra space in your inbox, and keep in touch with us on Facebook, Twitter, and LinkedIn for the latest news.

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