NCOA launches COVID-19 Community Response Fund

April 14, 2020

Tips for homeowners facing hardship

Many families, hourly wage earners, and older adults on fixed incomes have fears of hardship as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic. Some worry about their finances in terms of weeks, others only in days. Housing costs are a big part of expenses, and these tips from Greenpath Financial Wellness can help older adults manage that part of their budget.

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Medication management during the pandemic

There is widespread confusion about which medications to take or not to take during this pandemic. Our Center for Healthy Aging has created this guide about symptoms and medications we are commonly asked about, so older adults can be specific and prepared in discussions with their health care providers. 

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COVID-19, my grandma, and my 401k

Abigail Zapote, Executive Director for Latinos for a Secure Retirement, wrote about the ways Latinx families are staying connected and sharing information across generations when physical closeness is avoided and there are few resources in Spanish. 

Learn more | Explore our Spanish resources

Guide for senior centers now available

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Coming up...

• SNAP Outreach to Rural Seniors: Challenges and Best Practices: In this webinar, hear from organizations sharing lessons learned and best practices from their SNAP outreach efforts specifically targeting rural seniors. May 7 @ 3:00 p.m. ET
• SNAP Outreach to Immigrant Seniors: Challenges and Best Practices: Discover lessons learned and best practices from organizations whose outreach specifically targets immigrant seniors. May 19 @ 3:00 p.m. ET

In case you missed it...

• What Congress has done for COVID-19 relief and what may be next: With so many things changing in the day-to-day lives of Americans, it’s important that older adults and aging network professionals understand what’s now available to them because of Congress’s work, and how NCOA is advocating on their behalf.