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NCOA testifies before Senate committee about falls prevention
At a hearing of the U.S. Senate Special Committee on Aging, NCOA offered evidence-based solutions to stem the tide of older adult falls, which account for four deaths per hour. Many factors contribute to falls, so we proposed a range of multi-stakeholder solutions.
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October 16, 2019

A dream becomes reality in service of community
As Hispanic Heritage Month comes to a close, we're happy to share a guest blog post from Francisco J. Ronquillo, Director of the Community Health Worker Initiatives in New Mexico. His work on cultural awareness and effectiveness training for students entering the health care sector is an innovative approach to addressing the substantial needs of his state.
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If you love our work then tell the world! Stories about us from people like you will help us make an even bigger impact. GreatNonprofits is honoring highly regarded nonprofits with their 2019 Top-Rated List. Please help us raise visibility for our work by posting a brief story of your experience with us. It’s easy and only takes 3 minutes!
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What's happening with Medicare in 2020: It’s time once again for our annual round-up of what changes are occurring in Medicare in the coming year. This webinar is specifically scheduled to take place after Open Enrollment begins so we can keep counselors up-to-date on any changes and challenges taking place that affect their work immediately. Nov. 8 @ 2 p.m. ET
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Help older adults recover from a disaster: Our BenefitsCheckUp® tool offers information on making a disaster preparedness plan, and types of benefits available in an area declared a disaster.
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