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Insights for Aging Services Professionals

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Helping the Medicare.gov Medicare Plan Finder Live up to Its Name
As the Medicare Open Enrollment period draws to a close tomorrow, Dec. 7, we are already thinking about ways to improve the process for older adults next year. The Medicare.gov Medicare Plan Finder is deserving of changes.
See What We Recommend
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New for Aging Services Professionals

Ramsey Alwin named 2022 Influencer in Aging by PBS's Next Avenue
The yearly list celebrates 10 people who are breaking new ground in addressing the challenges and opportunities facing people 50+.
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The value of a No Wrong Door initiative
Community-based organizations can and should create a one-stop resource hub for long-term services and support. Here's how.
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Budget justification in your grant proposals
Avoid common pitfalls so your budget narrative supports a grant proposal instead of hinders it.
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How transit is helping rural older adults
Many rural and tribal transit agencies have found creative ways to bridge transportation gaps for providing healthy foods to older adults and people with disabilities.
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988 strengthens suicide prevention
Older adults are 12% of the U.S. population, but account for 18% of all suicide deaths. The 988 Suicide and Crisis Lifeline aims to expand crisis care access.
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SHARE YOUR KNOWLEDGE
Age+Action presentation proposals due Jan. 9
You're invited to share your wisdom and experience with peers at the Age+Action Conference. Don't let the Jan. 9 proposal deadline sneak up on you!
Send Us Your Presentation Idea
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Events and Opportunities

Strategies for outreach and partnerships
Learn proven ways to expand your reach and impact with older adults and people with disabilities. Jan. 18 @ 3 p.m. ET.
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Join us for the next Grand Rounds
Delivering evidence-based programming remotely is part of the new "normal" created by the COVID-19 pandemic. Hear from grantees who are doing great things with this opportunity.
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This resource was supported in part by grant 90MINC0002-01-01 from the U.S. Administration for Community Living, Department of Health and Human Services. Points of view or opinions do not necessarily represent official ACL policy.