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Medicaid needs more funding to keep older adults safe
COVID-19 is devastating nursing homes across the country. Congress should protect older adults and people with disabilities by giving more funding to Home and Community Based Services.
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May 6, 2020
What CBOs need to support communities right now
Community-based organizations provide vital services that keep older adults healthy and safe, but these providers are struggling to fulfill their missions during the COVID-19 pandemic—and they’re worried about surviving past the crisis. More than 1,000 organizations responded to our survey, painting a picture of determination and urgent needs.
See what they said
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#MakeYourMark during Older Americans Month
The Administration for Community Living (ACL) has created a list of activities older adults and local organizations can do to strengthen communities, even during the COVID-19 pandemic. On the ACL website you'll find promotional materials to help you share what you create and encourage others to do the same.
Get activity ideas
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Coming up...

Planning for the Unexpected: What You Need to Know in the Time of COVID-19: At any moment, a medical crisis can quickly leave family members without the ability to make healthcare decisions on their own. Watch this Facebook Live Q&A to get simple tips for when you have important conversations with loved ones, and make a plan about important medical decisions. May 11 @ 2 p.m. ET
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COVID-19 and Health Equity for Older Adults: Join NCOA and partners in New York City, to honor older adults and lift up information, services, and support networks that ensure all older adults have what they need to get through this crisis. May 12 @ 2 p.m. ET
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Young Adult Caregivers and COVID-19: Community Care and Self-Care: Hear our panelists discuss bold ideas on caregiving policy, and offer young and new caregivers the tools and resources to aid their financial and mental health. May 14 @ 2:00 p.m. ET
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In case you missed it...

Save on Virtual Age+Action Conference: In the age of COVID-19, we're committed to making the Age+Action Virtual Conference accessible and affordable for professionals like you. That's why we've added an extra day to the conference AND reduced the registration fee by $100!
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