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House unanimously passes OAA reauthorization
On Oct. 28, the House passed the Dignity in Aging Act of 2019, which reauthorizes the Older Americans Act (OAA) for five years. Some minor changes were made to the bill and received bipartisan support in Committee, but the content still largely reflects NCOA’s priorities. Stayed tuned to learn when the Senate will take action and when Congress might negotiate a final bill.
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October 29, 2019

Registration is open for Age+Action 2020
Registration and the Call for Presentations are now open for NCOA's 2020 Age+Action Conference, June 8-10 in Dallas, TX. Don't miss this opportunity to join hundreds of professionals from across the country who believe that every person deserves to age well.
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Physical therapy has a role in healthy aging
October is National Physical Therapy Month and a wonderful chance to remind the public of the value of physical therapy in supporting the health and independence of America’s older adults. Kele Murdin, PT, MPT, wrote a blog post for us about the ways physical therapists can help older adults before and after an injury.
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NCOA named 2019 Top-Rated Nonprofit
The National Council on Aging was once again named a Top-Rated Nonprofit by GreatNonprofits. The rating comes from community-sourced reviews of our organization. We are proud to be recognized for the transparency and efficiency built into the culture and work of our team.
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Coming up...

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. Nov. 8 @ 2 p.m. ET
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The Invisible Health Care Provider: Family Caregivers of Individuals with Dementia: As we recognize National Family Caregivers Month and Alzheimer’s Awareness Month, join us for a webinar focused on dementia-related services and supports. Nov. 13 @ 12 p.m. ET
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NCOA welcomes new Chair-Elect and Board Members: We are pleased to announce that DeDe Priest has been named Chair-Elect of our Board of Directors, and that Phil Buchanan and Faye Wattleton have joined as Board members. All three thought leaders bring a wealth of knowledge and commitment to support NCOA’s goal of improving the lives of 40 million older adults by 2030.
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