September 30, 2020
BuscaBeneficios.org offers benefits info in Spanish
Millions of users have accessed reliable benefits information with BenefitsCheckUp®. Just in time for Hispanic Heritage Month, the tool is going bilingual. BuscaBeneficios.org is our new culturally competent search engine designed to connect Hispanic and Latinx older adults to benefits.
Learn more | Visit BuscaBeneficios.org
Thanks for spreading the word about falls prevention!
Falls Prevention Awareness Week was a runaway success. Thanks to everyone who shared #FallsFree posts on social media. Let's keep reminding older adults that falls prevention matters all year. Share our blog post, as well as the Falls Free CheckUp available in English and Spanish.
Read the blog | Share the checkup in English | Share the checkup in Spanish
New grant helps low-income older adults find work
The Department of Labor has awarded NCOA a 4-year, $139.4 million grant to continue administering the Senior Community Service Employment Program. Our 25 offices across the United States—including Puerto Rico—will continue building the skills, confidence, and incomes of older adults seeking employment.
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Coming up...
- Osteoarthritis and Osteoporosis Webinar: Learn the similarities and differences between these chronic conditions and discuss evidence-based solutions to minimize risk and impact. Oct. 1 @ 3 p.m. ET
- Older Adult Peer Support in a Time of COVID-19: Get an overview of telehealth in behavioral health care, learn how training for Certified Older Adult Peer Specialists (COAPS) has been adapted to use virtual approaches, and see how training on the use of digital technology has changed service delivery. Oct. 14 @ 2 p.m. ET
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