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Survey shows how opioid crisis harms older adults
The opioid epidemic is affecting older adults both physically and financially, according to more than 200 community-based organizations which responded to our recent survey.
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December 3, 2019

NCOA Working to Extend Important Medicare and Medicaid Programs
NCOA is playing a leadership role in advocating to include key Medicare and Medicaid provisions in a year-end “Extenders” legislative package that is expected to be voted on by December 20th. First, we are urging that Congress extend and improve important Medicare funding for low-income beneficiary outreach and enrollment efforts. In addition, we are working closely with disability community and other partners to extend expiring, successful Medicaid home and community-based services programs—the Money Follows the Person (MFP) program and Spousal Impoverishment protections.
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Read an MFP issue brief
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Read a spousal impoverishment protections issue brief
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Aging Mastery Program® receives new grant from NextFifty Initiative
NextFifty Initiative has awarded the National Council on Aging a grant to establish a sustainable service delivery network with the capacity to provide the Aging Mastery Program® to older adults across Colorado. The Colorado-based foundation’s support will allow NCOA to advance its effort to support those fifty and older. Diana McFail, acting CEO of NextFifty Initiative, said, “We see the National Council on Aging’s work in the aging space as an embodiment of our efforts to create a more positive and enlightened approach to aging."
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Medicare Open Enrollment Period ends this week
This year's Medicare Open Enrollment Period ends on December 7. Whether they're signing up for the first time or reviewing their health needs for the coming year, make sure older adults have all the information available about coverage, cost, convenience, and customer service so they can make the best decision possible.
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Coming up...

Find Joy First... Then Design Your Program: This webinar will highlight program design and showcase examples in which designing for joy had a measurable impact on program participation and ongoing engagement. Dec. 5 @ 2 p.m. ET
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Developing Relationships: Fund Development and Strategic Partnerships: Wise nonprofits understand fund development is about more than just money. Learn how to thoughtfully forge critical and long-term relationships based on your organization’s goals and the interests and motivations of prospects and donors. Jan. 30 @ 2 p.m. ET
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Submit an Age+Action session proposal: We are now accepting proposals for sessions to be hosted during the Age+Action Conference next year in Dallas, TX, June 8-10. Don't miss this chance to share your experience and expertise with hundreds of other aging services professionals.
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