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June 23, 2020 at 1:58 PM

NCOA announces new CEO

NCOA announces new CEO Email not displaying correctly? View it in your browser. NCOA names Ramsey Alwin CEO Ramsey Alwin has been named NCOA's new chief executive officer, effective Aug. 31. Alwin replaces James Firman, who led NCOA for 25 years. Alwin w…

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June 16, 2020 at 11:16 PM

Virtual programming is helping during COVID-19

Virtual programming is helping during COVID-19 Email not displaying correctly? View it in your browser. Virtual programming is here to stay The shift to virtual programming at senior and community centers across the country has come out of necessity, but…

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June 4, 2020 at 4:04 PM

Age+Action starts Monday!

Age+Action starts Monday! Email not displaying correctly? View it in your browser.   Dear John, NCOA's Age+Action Virtual Conference starts Monday! Register now to:   Attend 150+ educational sessions on issues you care about Hear from national experts and your …

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May 28, 2020 at 2:32 PM

We're counting down ...

We're counting down ... Email not displaying correctly? View it in your browser.   Dear John, The countdown has begun until the first national aging conference in the COVID-19 era. There's still time to register for NCOA's Age+Action Virtual Conference, June 8-…

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May 26, 2020 at 8:02 PM

What's in The Heroes Act

What's in The Heroes Act Email not displaying correctly? View it in your browser. What's in The Heroes Act The House passed an ambitious bill to provide relief from the COVID-19 crisis. It provides Medicaid, nutrition, and healthy aging provisions we aske…

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May 22, 2020 at 5:18 PM

Meet the Age+Action Keynotes

Meet the Age+Action Keynotes Email not displaying correctly? View it in your browser.   Dear John, We're gathering the nation's top experts for the Age+Action Virtual Conference, June 8-11. Join us to discuss the current state of aging in the COVID-19 era, and w…

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May 13, 2020 at 9:02 PM

There will be fun stuff, too

There will be fun stuff, too Email not displaying correctly? View it in your browser.   Dear John, Life has been challenging and confusing over the past two months. As we meet online for the Age+Action Virtual Conference, June 8-11, we plan to find time for so…

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May 13, 2020 at 12:35 AM

Make your mark for Older Americans Month

Make your mark for Older Americans Month Email not displaying correctly? View it in your browser. Make your mark during Older Americans Month Sharing stories has always been one way people and organizations celebrate Older Americans Month. With COVID-19 …

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May 7, 2020 at 5:04 PM

We're here for you

We're here for you Email not displaying correctly? View it in your browser.   Dear John, As an aging services professional, you're facing unprecedented challenges, and the Age+Action Virtual Conference is here to help. Join us June 8-11 as we discuss the most p…

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May 6, 2020 at 6:13 PM

Medicaid needs more funding for COVID-19

Medicaid needs more funding for COVID-19 Email not displaying correctly? View it in your browser. Medicaid needs more funding to keep older adults safe COVID-19 is devastating nursing homes across the country. Congress should protect older adults and peo…

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May 5, 2020 at 1:05 PM

Older adults are depending on us

Email not displaying correctly? View it in your browser. Dear John, “Seniors who were getting by on their own suddenly depend on us for the most basic needs.” In a matter of weeks, caring professionals at our community-based partners like the Atlanta Community…

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May 3, 2020 at 5:03 PM

Older adults can't wait

Email not displaying correctly? View it in your browser. Dear John, “Waiting lists are unacceptable. Older adults need everyday, baseline nutrition, and they need it TODAY.”  That’s what we’re hearing from the Mexican American Opportunity Foundation in Los An…

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April 30, 2020 at 1:32 PM

Check out this value-packed agenda

Check out this value-packed agenda Email not displaying correctly? View it in your browser.   Dear John, We're creating a value-packed experience for the Age+Action Virtual Conference, June 8-11, and you're invited. Take a look at our updated agenda, which fea…

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April 28, 2020 at 11:31 PM

Older workers hit harder by COVID-19

Older workers hit harder by COVID-19 Email not displaying correctly? View it in your browser. Pandemic puts older workers at high risk Clues from the 2008 market collapse are helping to predict the effects of the COVID-19 pandemic on older workers. See w…

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April 22, 2020 at 8:02 PM

Save on Virtual Age+Action, Now 4 Days!

Save on Virtual Age+Action, Now 4 Days! Email not displaying correctly? View it in your browser.   Dear John, In the age of COVID-19, we're committed to making the Age+Action Virtual Conference accessible and affordable for professionals like you. That's why w…

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April 21, 2020 at 9:59 PM

The alarming inequities of COVID-19

The alarming inequities of COVID-19 Email not displaying correctly? View it in your browser. Alarming inequities in COVID-19 spread and response As America and the world continue to confront COVID-19, every day brings new data—sometimes alarming and some…

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April 20, 2020 at 3:22 PM

COVID-19 survey closes TOMORROW

COVID-19 survey closes TOMORROW Email not displaying correctly? View it in your browser. Dear John,   We still want to hear about the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on aging services organizations like yours—and the older adults you serve. Our survey c…

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April 15, 2020 at 3:32 PM

Attend the first major aging event since COVID-19

Attend the first major aging event since COVID-19 Email not displaying correctly? View it in your browser. Dear John, Every day, you're on the front lines serving older adults in your community. In the age of COVID-19—now more than ever—we must stay profession…

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April 14, 2020 at 9:28 PM

NEW: COVID-19 Community Response Fund

NEW: COVID-19 Community Response Fund Email not displaying correctly? View it in your browser. NCOA launches COVID-19 Community Response Fund Learn about our new initiative to raise and distribute funds to hard-hit community-based organizations that are …

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April 14, 2020 at 6:05 PM

Tell us how COVID-19 changed your work

Tell us how COVID-19 changed your work Email not displaying correctly? View it in your browser. Dear John,   We are gathering information about the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on aging services organizations like yours—and the older adults you serve. …

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April 8, 2020 at 8:44 PM

What Congress did—and should do—about COVID-19

What Congress did—and should do—about COVID-19 Email not displaying correctly? View it in your browser. COVID-19 legislation explained Congress has already passed three packages of bills to protect public health and the economy. Here's what's in them tha…

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April 2, 2020 at 7:49 PM

Age+Action is Going Virtual

Age+Action is Going Virtual Email not displaying correctly? View it in your browser.   Dear John, These are difficult times for our nation—especially for older adults and the dedicated individuals like you who serve them every day.  Now more than ever…

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April 1, 2020 at 1:04 AM

Serving older adults during the pandemic

Serving older adults during the pandemic Email not displaying correctly? View it in your browser. How to keep serving older adults in the face of a pandemic More than 1,600 people attended our tele-town hall event last week. Hear what our panelists said a…

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March 26, 2020 at 5:22 PM

Older adults can get food help now

Older adults can get food help now Email not displaying correctly? View it in your browser. Older adults can get food help now Affording healthy food is a challenge for many older Americans, but the spread of COVID-19 has made matters worse. Tell older a…

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March 25, 2020 at 8:08 PM

FRIDAY: Join our COVID-19 tele-town hall

FRIDAY: Join our COVID-19 tele-town hall Email not displaying correctly? View it in your browser. Dear John,   We know you're working harder than ever to support older adults as the COVID-19 pandemic grips the country.  As part of our commitment to supporting…

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March 23, 2020 at 7:47 PM

Older adults still need Congress to help with COVID-19

Older adults still need Congress to help with COVID-19 Email not displaying correctly? View it in your browser. Dear John,   Congress is trying to agree on the content of more legislation to relieve the effects of the COVID-19 outbreak. That means your voice matt…

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March 20, 2020 at 6:08 PM

Tell Congress to act NOW for older adults

Tell Congress to act NOW for older adults Email not displaying correctly? View it in your browser. Dear John,   It is clear that older adults are at the highest risk for complications and death from COVID-19. Community-based organizations and charitable nonprofi…

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March 19, 2020 at 9:22 PM

We're here for you and the older adults you serve

We're here for you and the older adults you serve Email not displaying correctly? View it in your browser. Dear John, The health and safety of you and the older adults you serve mean everything to us. We're here to help you manage the COVID-19 outbreak …

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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 …

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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…

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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…

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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…

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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…

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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…

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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…

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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…

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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…

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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…

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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…

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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…

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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…

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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…

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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…

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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…

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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…

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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 …

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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…

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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…

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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 …

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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…

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