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Insights for Advocates

Getting Ready to Power Connections in September and Beyond
September is National Senior Center Month, an opportunity to promote a positive image of aging, highlight how senior centers improve the lives of older adults, and create interest for potential participants and partners. This year's theme is "Powering Connections," and we have a toolkit full of resources to help promote senior centers in your community. Start planning today so you're ready on Sept. 1!
Explore and use our resources
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Learn more during our Aug. 8 webinar
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The House of Representatives and the Senate Have Very Different Goals for Aging Services Funding in FY25

Clear differences in FY25 funding goals
Despite more than a decade of underfunding federal programs, a House committee has pushed for cuts to many programs older adults rely on. Meanwhile, Senators want to maintain funding at current levels or make some increases.
Learn more about the proposed funding
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NCOA seeks swift passage of S. 4776
The Senate Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions approved S. 4776, the Older Americans Act Reauthorization Act of 2024. The bill would fund senior centers, healthy aging programs, support for older workers, and more.
Here's what will happen next
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Opportunities for Action

Comment on proposed rule changes
The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services is seeking public comment on the 2025 Medicare Physician Fee Schedule. It includes provisions for caregiver training, incentives for outpatient providers to offer preventative services, and more.
Comment by Sept. 9
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AmeriCorps Seniors RSVP
One of the largest senior volunteer organizations in the nation, AmeriCorps Seniors RSVP, is seeking applicants for a grant to assist with community needs like caregiver support, job readiness, scam prevention, and more.
Applications are due Sept. 18
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NCOA President and CEO Named to "2024 Power and Influence Top 50"
NCOA President and CEO Ramsey Alwin has been named by The NonProfit Times as one of the “2024 Power and Influence Top 50." Ramsey works tirelessly to make aging well possible for all by uplifting important issues older adults face, from improving access to health care to ensuring people have adequate retirement incomes.
Read more
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