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Insights for Professionals

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New Issue Briefs: Senior Hunger Persists, but SNAP Increases Make Big Impact
NCOA and the Leading Age LTSS Center @UMass Boston unveiled two groundbreaking issue briefs that underscore the long-lasting effects of pandemic-related food insecurity among older adults, especially older women and people of color—and how SNAP can help.
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What's New in Aging

Helping grandparents caring for grandkids
We have collaborated with ZERO TO THREE to develop a seven-workshop series for grandparents caring for grandkids under five.
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Limiting the effects of arthritis in the kitchen
The loss of hand control can lead to less participation in activities that are important to older adults, such as cooking.
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Older Adults’ Equity Collaborative Resource Library
The New York Academy of Medicine has launched a resource library to collect digital materials from member organizations.
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More Professional Resources
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Falls Prevention Awareness Week
Join us on Aug. 4 for a webinar introducing new, free resources you an use to help older adults prevent falls.
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Get Your Clients Ready for Medicare Open Enrollment

When should someone apply for Medicare?
Keep this simple explainer handy as you guide older adults and caregivers on their path to optimum timing and coverage choices.
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Remind beneficiaries to use their benefits
As the pandemic wanes, now is the time to take advantage of Medicare's preventive services, which are often free.
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Help seniors avoid Medicare choice error
Even when they're enrolled in plans that cost too much, people are unlikely to switch, and these choice errors can have a big impact.
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How Medicare works for federal employees
There are special considerations regarding Medicare options if someone works or formerly worked for the federal government.
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Upcoming Events

engAGED Virtual Aging Network Social Engagement Summit
Jul 22 | 12:45 PM ET
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Understanding Social Isolation and its Impact on Older Adults and Those Living with Disabilities
Jul 28 | 2:00 PM ET
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