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Insights for Aging Services Professionals

Disaster Relief Programs to Help People Recover
Our thoughts are with all those impacted by the recent hurricanes. We offer trusted resources that explain the programs available to people affected by a disaster. And we offer tips for addressing the unique needs of older adults during an emergency.
Visit our Disaster Assistance Hub
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Medicare in the Spotlight

Guiding your clients through Open Enrollment
From Oct. 15-Dec. 7, people have the chance to review their Medicare coverage for 2025. Help them save money and meet their health care needs with the user-friendly resources on our website.
Explore the resources
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Using Medicare to close the in-home care gap
A new proposal would expand Medicare to cover the cost of long-term care at home. This would be a game changer for millions of families caring for older loved ones with little or no support.
Read our full statement
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Benefits to help people afford Medicare
Medicare isn't free. Many older adults qualify for help, but they don’t know what’s available or how to apply. You can help spread the word about Medicare low-income programs, as we urge Congress to extend funding for benefits outreach.
Visit the MIPPA Resource Center
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News You Can Use

How to prepare today for life after work
A secure retirement is about more than finances. We're hosting a free webinar on what considerations are important for staying healthy and secure. Discover findings from two recent surveys and practical tips.
Sign up to join us Oct. 23 @ 1 p.m. ET
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Increase Hispanic/Latino participation in evidence-based programs
Many Hispanic and Latino older adults miss out on programs that can help them manage chronic conditions. Our new toolkit can help you reach this underserved community.
Use these proven techniques
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Costs of aging still outpace Social Security
The 2.5% cost-of-living adjustment (COLA) for Social Security benefits in 2025 is not enough to help older adults against the true costs of living. About half of households with adults age 60 and older have an income that doesn't allow them to afford basic needs.
Read about the true costs of aging
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New Grants Help Local Organizations Ensure Equitable Benefits Outreach for Older Adults
NCOA has chosen five of its Benefits Enrollment Centers to receive additional funding to implement and expand their equity-based practices. They will also receive intensive technical assistance to develop and implement an equity plan. Lessons learned will be used to develop a toolkit and best practices shared with other organizations in the aging services network.
Read more about their work
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