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Insights for Aging Services Professionals

Get Ready for Falls Prevention Awareness Week 2025 September 22-26
Falls continue to be a national public health concern. Join the effort to protect older adults from injury and death by participating in the 18th annual Falls Prevention Awareness Week. Our falls prevention content has gotten a big update, including social media content you can share, tips for talking with older adults about this sensitive topic, and best practices for working with partners on this issue. Like we always say, falls prevention is a team effort! Use our resources to get involved during September and beyond.
Explore the toolkit
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Tips for talking about falls
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New bill would fund MIPPA for five years
Senators Marsha Blackburn, R-Tenn., and Lisa Blunt Rochester, D-Del., have introduced S. 2466. The bill would reauthorize funding for the Medicare Improvements for Patients and Providers Act (MIPPA) for five years. MIPPA helps low-income Medicare beneficiaries afford and get the most out of their coverage.
Learn about the bill
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Todd Pittman joins NCOA as Chief Development Officer
We are excited to have his wealth of experience in philanthropy, social impact, and corporate responsibility available to support our work.
Read more about Todd
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News and Resources

Educate older adults about gift card scams
Education helps older adults protect themselves. That's why the BBB Institute for Marketplace Trust created a toolkit about gift card scams. Some assets are customizable, and you can share them on your organization's social media channels.
Use the toolkit
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Working seniors wait for paychecks
Since July 1, approved funding for the Senior Community Service Employment Program stopped flowing from the Department of Labor, leaving 30,000 program participants without jobs. Learn what this means for a community in Georgia.
Watch the video
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Celebrate National Senior Center Month
This year's theme is Powering Possibilities: Flip the Script . Our toolkit has content and ideas to challenge outdated perceptions of aging and senior centers in September and beyond.
Plan your celebration
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NCOA partners with BOOST® brand
Many of us don't know how nutrition needs change as we age. That's why NCOA and the BOOST® Nutritional Drink brand are developing a suite of materials to educate older adults about balanced nutrition.
Learn more
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