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  National Council on Aging · [email protected]
March 12, 2020 at 7:32 PM

Age+Action agenda now live

Age+Action agenda now live Email not displaying correctly? View it in your browser.     Note: NCOA is monitoring the COVID-19 situation closely and, at this time, is still planning to host Age+Action 2020.  Dear John, The Age+Action 2020 agenda is now …
  NCOA Week · [email protected]
March 10, 2020 at 11:46 PM

Updated guidance on coronavirus

Updated guidance on coronavirus Email not displaying correctly? View it in your browser. Updated guidance on coronavirus We've updated our blog post with the latest information on how aging network professionals and older adults can protect themselves an…
  National Council on Aging · [email protected]
March 8, 2020 at 6:29 PM

Coronavirus: What Older Adults Need to Know

Coronavirus: What Older Adults Need to Know Email not displaying correctly? View it in your browser. Dear John,   The situation around the novel coronavirus (COVID-19) is changing rapidly. NCOA is taking proactive steps to share the best information we have to…
  NCOA Week · [email protected]
March 3, 2020 at 6:35 PM

Facts and action on coronavirus

Facts and action on coronavirus Email not displaying correctly? View it in your browser. Spread facts not fear about coronavirus The risk of getting coronavirus in the U.S. is currently low. However, like with the seasonal flu, older adults and those with…
  NCOA Week · [email protected]
February 25, 2020 at 10:03 PM

Nominate a Trailblazer in Aging by March 4

Nominate a Trailblazer in Aging by March 4 Email not displaying correctly? View it in your browser. Nominate a Trailblazer in Aging by March 4 Let’s recognize the best and brightest in the field of aging! We’re looking for trailblazers—individuals and or…
  NCOA Week · [email protected]
February 19, 2020 at 7:16 PM

A new partnership to help Latino seniors

A new partnership to help Latino seniors Email not displaying correctly? View it in your browser. LULAC & NCOA join forces in 2020 We're partnering with the League of United Latin American Citizens to offer a wide range of life-changing benefits to t…
  NCOA Week · [email protected]
February 12, 2020 at 12:33 AM

Join the first Boost Your Budget Week

Join the first Boost Your Budget Week Email not displaying correctly? View it in your browser. Take part in the first-ever Boost Your Budget Week Benefits can be life-changing for older adults, but millions aren’t enrolled. To change that, we’re sponsori…
  National Council on Aging · [email protected]
February 5, 2020 at 3:34 PM

An event you don't want to miss

An event you don't want to miss Email not displaying correctly? View it in your browser.     Dear John, The Age+Action Program Committee is building a conference you don't want to miss June 8-10 in Dallas! View the Schedule at a Glance to see what's pl…
  NCOA Week · [email protected]
February 4, 2020 at 9:37 PM

Ensuring seniors are counted in the 2020 Census

Ensuring seniors are counted in the 2020 Census Email not displaying correctly? View it in your browser. The stakes for seniors in the 2020 Census The Census influences the distribution of billions in federal funds for programs in local communities, inclu…
  NCOA Week · [email protected]
January 28, 2020 at 3:44 PM

Understanding drinking through a healthy aging lense

Understanding drinking through a healthy aging lense Email not displaying correctly? View it in your browser. Understanding drinking through a healthy aging lense As we age, alcohol use can remain a part of a healthy lifestyle. But older adults should kn…
  National Council on Aging · [email protected]
January 23, 2020 at 4:54 PM

Nominate a Trailblazer in Aging

Nominate a Trailblazer in Aging Email not displaying correctly? View it in your browser. Dear John, Every day, you're in your community seeing what's needed and who's really making a difference for older adults. Tell us who deserves to be recognize th…
  NCOA Week · [email protected]
January 22, 2020 at 3:05 PM

The 2020 Trailblazers in Aging Awards

The 2020 Trailblazers in Aging Awards Email not displaying correctly? View it in your browser. Nominations now open for the 2020 Trailblazers in Aging Awards Aging network professionals deserve to be recognized for the incredible work they do every day. T…
  NCOA Week · [email protected]
January 15, 2020 at 9:56 PM

The opioid crisis at the community level

The opioid crisis at the community level Email not displaying correctly? View it in your browser. The opioid crisis at the community level We surveyed community-based organizations about how the opioid crisis is affecting older adults they serve. What we…
  National Council on Aging · [email protected]
January 13, 2020 at 5:03 PM

Reminder: Jan. 17 deadline for Age+Action proposals

Reminder: Jan. 17 deadline for Age+Action proposals Email not displaying correctly? View it in your browser.   Dear John, Friday, Jan. 17 is the final deadline to submit a proposal for NCOA's Age+Action Conference, June 8-10 in Dallas. Send us your i…
  NCOA Week · [email protected]
January 8, 2020 at 11:02 PM

New deadline for Age+Action submissions

New deadline for Age+Action submissions Email not displaying correctly? View it in your browser. Deadline extended for Age+Action proposals We have extended the deadline for submitting an Age+Action Conference proposal to January 17. Share your knowledge…
  National Council on Aging · [email protected]
January 6, 2020 at 9:04 PM

Deadline extended for Age+Action proposals

Deadline extended for Age+Action proposals Email not displaying correctly? View it in your browser.   Dear John, Happy new year! If you ran out of time to submit your proposal for NCOA's Age+Action Conference, June 8-10 in Dallas, we have great news f…
  National Council on Aging · [email protected]
December 31, 2019 at 1:48 PM

Last chance to give the gift of aging well

Email not displaying correctly? View it in your browser. Dear John, We hope you’re as excited as we are for the start of 2020! Today is the last day to make a tax-deductible donation for 2019.  Enable an older adult to start the new decade with the resources…
  National Council on Aging · [email protected]
December 27, 2019 at 2:04 PM

Time is running out

Email not displaying correctly? View it in your browser. Dear John, The year is almost over. Don’t miss your chance to give the gift of aging well with a tax-deductible donation. NCOA is a top-rated charity by Charity Watch, BBB Wise Giving Alliance, Charity …
  National Council on Aging · [email protected]
December 23, 2019 at 2:02 PM

Happy Holidays from NCOA

Happy Holidays from NCOA Email not displaying correctly? View it in your browser. Dear John, What word would you use to describe aging well? We posed that question to participants at our 2019 Age+Action Conference. Below are some of the powerful words they sha…
  National Council on Aging · [email protected]
December 22, 2019 at 7:35 PM

A short story

Email not displaying correctly? View it in your browser. Dear John, Ms. Carmody spent her days as a crossing guard for the neighborhood school kids. The job gave her purpose, a small income, and health coverage to depend on as she grew older. But then she was…
  NCOA Week · [email protected]
December 18, 2019 at 5:54 PM

A positive end to the year

A positive end to the year Email not displaying correctly? View it in your browser. Congratulations to the 2019 Falls Prevention Photo Contest winners Dozens of entries were submitted, and the winners have been selected. Thank you to everyone who showed …
  National Council on Aging · [email protected]
December 18, 2019 at 2:34 PM

Gracias

Email not displaying correctly? View it in your browser. Dear John, Thank you. Gracias. Bless you. That’s what we hear from older adults when they’re connected to benefits programs to help them pay for daily expenses.   Older adults have worked hard a…
  National Council on Aging · [email protected]
December 12, 2019 at 2:03 PM

See who's on the Age+Action Program Committee

See who's on the Age+Action Program Committee Email not displaying correctly? View it in your browser.   Dear John, We've assembled an impressive group of professional leaders to design NCOA's Age+Action Conference, June 8-10 in Dallas, TX! Meet the …
  NCOA Week · [email protected]
December 11, 2019 at 2:51 PM

Boost Your Budget Week coming April 2020

Boost Your Budget Week coming April 2020 Email not displaying correctly? View it in your browser. Coming in 2020: Boost Your Budget Week Older adults leave $20 billion in federal and state benefits unused every year. We hope to change that by sponsoring …
  National Council on Aging · [email protected]
December 9, 2019 at 4:43 PM

We all deserve it

Email not displaying correctly? View it in your browser. Dear John, Your mom deserves it. Your neighbor deserves it. You deserve it. We all deserve to age well.  This holiday, you can give the gift of aging well. Millions of older adults struggle every day …
  NCOA Week · [email protected]
December 3, 2019 at 11:10 PM

Opioids are harming the aging community

Opioids are harming the aging community Email not displaying correctly? View it in your browser. Survey shows how opioid crisis harms older adults The opioid epidemic is affecting older adults both physically and financially, according to more than 200 co…
  National Council on Aging · [email protected]
December 3, 2019 at 1:04 PM

Give the gift of aging well

Email not displaying correctly? View it in your browser. Dear John, If you give to charitable organizations, your inbox is probably flooded today.  We’re here with just a quick reminder—If you believe that every person deserves to age well, today’s your chanc…
  National Council on Aging · [email protected]
December 2, 2019 at 7:51 PM

Tomorrow...

Email not displaying correctly? View it in your browser. Dear John, Tomorrow, people across the world will participate in #GivingTuesday by donating to a cause they hold dear.  You’re part of our network because you believe every person deserves to age well. …
  NCOA Week · [email protected]
November 26, 2019 at 10:24 PM

Family caregivers can prevent falls

Family caregivers can prevent falls Email not displaying correctly? View it in your browser. Understanding falls as a caregiver November is Family Caregiver Month. As the holidays approach, use the time you have with family to discuss the caregiving needs…
  National Council on Aging · [email protected]
November 26, 2019 at 4:23 PM

Gratitude

Email not displaying correctly? View it in your browser. Dear John, Across the country, people are sharing gratitude and thanks this week. We want to thank you for working to ensure that every person can age well. On #GivingTuesday—December 3—invite others t…
  National Council on Aging · [email protected]
November 25, 2019 at 7:25 PM

Jim Firman announces retirement

Email not displaying correctly? View it in your browser. Dear John, Earlier today, Jim Firman officially announced his plans to retire from the National Council on Aging (NCOA) after nearly 25 years of service. As a fellow advocate for older adults and member of …
  National Council on Aging · [email protected]
November 22, 2019 at 4:05 PM

Before the holidays arrive ...

Before the holidays arrive ... Email not displaying correctly? View it in your browser.   Dear John, The busy holiday season is near. Before it arrives, take a moment to register for the premiere aging event in 2020: NCOA's Age+Action Conference, Jun…
  NCOA Week · [email protected]
November 21, 2019 at 7:08 PM

Showcase your expertise at Age+Action

Showcase your expertise at Age+Action Email not displaying correctly? View it in your browser. Share your expertise at Age+Action 2020 Help other aging services professionals learn from your work, experience, and success. Submit a proposal for a presentat…
  National Council on Aging · [email protected]
November 19, 2019 at 8:48 PM

Watch what benefits do

Email not displaying correctly? View it in your browser. Dear John, Food. Medicine. Heat. See what benefits programs mean for older adults who are struggling to make ends meet.   Since 2001, NCOA has helped 8 million people find $31 billion in benefits. By s…
  National Council on Aging · [email protected]
November 19, 2019 at 8:34 PM

Watch what benefits do

Email not displaying correctly? View it in your browser. Dear , Food. Medicine. Heat. See what benefits programs mean for older adults who are struggling to make ends meet.   Since 2001, NCOA has helped 8 million people find $31 billion in benefits. By supp…
  NCOA Week · [email protected]
November 12, 2019 at 11:01 PM

New webinars and Medicare coverage guide

New webinars and Medicare coverage guide Email not displaying correctly? View it in your browser. Learn to engage Native and Latino communities Community health workers looking to engage with or learn about Latino and Native communities don't want to mis…
  NCOA Week · [email protected]
November 6, 2019 at 11:02 PM

A profile of older U.S. veterans

A profile of older U.S. veterans Email not displaying correctly? View it in your browser. New issue brief profiles older U.S. veterans We partnered with Leading Age LTSS Center @ Umass Boston to analyze data from the Health and Retirement Study, focusing …
  NCOA Week · [email protected]
October 29, 2019 at 10:58 PM

House passes OAA reauthorization

House passes OAA reauthorization Email not displaying correctly? View it in your browser. 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…
  National Council on Aging · [email protected]
October 24, 2019 at 3:22 PM

Registration is OPEN for Age+Action 2020!

Registration is OPEN for Age+Action 2020! Email not displaying correctly? View it in your browser.   Dear John, 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 o…
  NCOA Week · [email protected]
October 23, 2019 at 5:12 PM

NCOA improvements included in Medicare Part D legislation

NCOA improvements included in Medicare Part D legislation Email not displaying correctly? View it in your browser. NCOA improvements included in Medicare Part D legislation This week, two House committees passed legislation that includes NCOA proposals t…
  NCOA Week · [email protected]
October 16, 2019 at 8:17 PM

NCOA testifies before U.S. Senate

NCOA testifies before U.S. Senate Email not displaying correctly? View it in your browser. 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 s…
  NCOA Week · [email protected]
October 9, 2019 at 1:05 AM

Know what's changing in Medicare

Know what's changing in Medicare Email not displaying correctly? View it in your browser. Open Enrollment Period starts Oct. 15 Americans will have the opportunity to review and change their Medicare plans beginning next week. Read about what's changing …
  NCOA Week · [email protected]
October 1, 2019 at 8:49 PM

The state of aging services in FY20

The state of aging services in FY20 Email not displaying correctly? View it in your browser. New federal fiscal year arrives Earlier this year, we shared details on a number of services and benefits for older adults facing an FY19 renewal deadline. With …
  NCOA Week · [email protected]
September 25, 2019 at 7:42 PM

Teamwork makes Falls Prevention Awareness Day a success

Teamwork makes Falls Prevention Awareness Day a success Email not displaying correctly? View it in your browser. Falls Prevention Awareness Day highlights teamwork Social media was buzzing this week with information about falls prevention. Thousands of p…
  NCOA Week · [email protected]
September 17, 2019 at 7:34 PM

Exciting bipartisan legislation in the House

Exciting bipartisan legislation in the House Email not displaying correctly? View it in your browser. Exciting bipartisan legislation in House Leadership of the House Committee on Education and Labor has introduced the Dignity in Aging Act, which would r…
  NCOA Week · [email protected]
September 13, 2019 at 12:26 PM

NEW: Falls Prevention Awareness Day Resources

NEW: Falls Prevention Awareness Day Resources Email not displaying correctly? View it in your browser. Colorful messages for Falls Prevention Awareness Day We created free social media messages and images you can use to emphasize the value of teamwork in…
  NCOA Week · [email protected]
September 4, 2019 at 1:52 PM

CMS launches new Medicare Plan Finder

CMS launches new Medicare Plan Finder Email not displaying correctly? View it in your browser. CMS launches new Medicare Plan Finder The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) launched a modernized and redesigned Medicare Plan Finder last week…
  NCOA Week · [email protected]
August 28, 2019 at 3:48 PM

Celebrate National Senior Center Month!

Celebrate National Senior Center Month! Email not displaying correctly? View it in your browser. It's time to celebrate senior centers September is National Senior Center Month, an opportunity to showcase how senior centers are a key to aging well for th…
  NCOA Week · [email protected]
August 21, 2019 at 3:24 PM

Protect SNAP for seniors

Protect SNAP for seniors Email not displaying correctly? View it in your browser. Your story can protect SNAP access The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) has proposed a regulation that would, by the USDA's own estimates, take SNAP access from 660,00…
  NCOA Week · [email protected]
August 14, 2019 at 2:21 PM

Seniors at risk thanks to DHS regulation

Seniors at risk thanks to DHS regulation Email not displaying correctly? View it in your browser. DHS rule will harm older legal immigrants The new “public charge” regulation will harm vulnerable older immigrants who are in this country legally, their car…