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NCOA names Ramsey Alwin CEO
Ramsey Alwin has been named NCOA's new chief executive officer, effective Aug. 31. Alwin replaces James Firman, who led NCOA for 25 years. Alwin will lead NCOA to broaden its impact and help older adults age with dignity.
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June 23, 2020

Senior Medicare Patrol warns of COVID-19 scams
The Senior Medicare Patrol (SMP) has been receiving complaints of unsolicited callers using the fear and uncertainty from the COVID-19 pandemic to prey on Medicare beneficiaries. SMPs, who operate in every state, help beneficiaries prevent, detect, and report Medicare fraud, errors, and abuse.
See how to spot a scam
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Inequities make aging well impossible
We issued a statement about how systemic racism and persistent inequities are obstacles to achieving our mission: the creation of a just and caring society in which each of us, as we age, lives with dignity, purpose, and security.
Read our full statement
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3 million older adults face obstacles to using benefits
We have issued a study analyzing the systemic obstacles that keep nearly 3 million eligible older adults and people with disabilities from accessing programs designed to help pay for their health care and medicine. We identified policy solutions what would ensure all eligible low-income individuals receive this critical assistance.
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Download the issue brief
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Aging well in America depicted in amazing photos
NCOA invited photographers and artists from around the country to submit work exploring the artistic expression of Aging Well for All—how older adults are making the most of their longevity. The winners of the contest have been announced, and you don't want to miss their stunning depictions of older adults
See the winning images
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Coming Up...

Health Care, Employment, and Caregivers: Join NCOA and Latinos for a Secure Retirement for a live discussion of how to ensure communities gets access to tools and resources related to health care, employment opportunities, and caregiver responsibilities. The event will be broadcast on the Facebook pages of both organizations. June 25 @ 7 p.m. ET
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In case you missed it...

Virtual programming is here to stay: The shift to virtual programming at senior and community centers across the country has come out of necessity, but it isn’t exactly new—and it’s not going away any time soon. Here's how one senior center figured it out.
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