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National Council on Aging - Insights for Professionals, Aug. 18, 2021
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Three Ways to Celebrate Aging Well in September
As summer winds down, we're looking ahead to fall and opportunities for you to spread the word about how to age well. Use our materials to promote:
* Falls Prevention Awareness Week
* National Senior Center Month
* Advocacy opportunities with members of Congress

Falls Prevention Awareness Week
Sept. 20-24

Download the toolkit
Use our infographics, social media posts, public relations guides, and advocacy alerts to promote falls prevention.
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Fire and Falls Prevention webinar series
Learn from organizations that have partnered with EMTs and firefighters to prevent falls.
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Promote the Falls Free CheckUp
This free online tool asks 12 simple questions to assess older adults' risk of falling—and then shows them how to stay safe.
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The Falls Free CheckUp is available in Spanish, too!
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National Senior Center Month

Get the materials you need to celebrate
Remind everyone how vital senior centers are to the health and well-being of their communities.
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Programs of Excellence Awards
Planning something special for your center? Submit an entry in one of seven categories for a 2021 Programs of Excellence Award.
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Tell Congress to Support Older Adults

Members of Congress head home to listen
Our advocacy toolkit explains how you (yes, you!) can lend your voice in support of older adults across the country.
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Why the federal budget matters for aging
The budget is the best tool for making the necessary investments in aging support services and programs.
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How to Take Action
Use our Action Center to send a message to your members of Congress to:
* Improve access to home care so families can stay together and have a better quality of life.
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* Fix shortfalls in Medicare coverage so everyone can afford their health care.
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* ​​​​​Fund aging services recovery and reopening so local organizations can continue to meet the needs of older adults in their communities.
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Visit the Action Center
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In Case You Missed It...

Webinar: Get Ready for Falls Prevention Awareness Week
Get a deep dive into the materials we created for Falls Prevention Awareness Week 2021. Watch the recording or download the slides at your convenience.
Watch and Download
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New Data Visualization Tool Will Help You Plan Your Work
Better data means better outcomes. Our new tool maps low-income older adults based on three important characteristics so you can plan your outreach efforts.
Explore the Tool
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