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December 3, 2020 at 1:32 AM

Guiding older adults toward housing and utility help

Guiding older adults toward housing and utility help Email not displaying correctly? View it in your browser. Guide older adults to housing, utility help during COVID-19 American households are stretched thin, and older adults facing the prospect of high…

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December 1, 2020 at 1:47 PM

Somebody cares

Somebody cares Email not displaying correctly? View it in your browser. “They call me every day and ask me if I’m feeling ok or if I’m feeling bad. My own family don’t do that. It makes me feel good. Somebody cares.” – Michael, Maryland   Dear John, A lit…

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November 25, 2020 at 1:58 PM

What we're thankful for

What we're thankful for Email not displaying correctly? View it in your browser.   Dear John, It's been a difficult year for all of us, but there are still many things to be thankful for.   “Providing fresh fruit, vegetables, and personal protection gear to se…

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November 18, 2020 at 12:35 AM

We need to take care of those who took care of us

We need to take care of those who took care of us Email not displaying correctly? View it in your browser.   “COVID has really devastated our lives. Lost 3 family members. I live off my Social Security, $1,000 monthly for rent, food, bills. Cannot afford food …

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November 11, 2020 at 3:32 PM

Action on COVID-19 now AND after Inauguaration Day

Action on COVID-19 now AND after Inauguaration Day Email not displaying correctly? View it in your browser. Older adults get attention in Biden's COVID-19 plan We will continue working with both parties to ensure action now and in the first 100 days of th…

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November 9, 2020 at 2:01 PM

Lock in Age+Action before the holidays arrive!

Lock in Age+Action before the holidays arrive! Email not displaying correctly? View it in your browser.     Dear John, The holidays are gearing up! Now is the time to reserve your place at the premiere aging event in 2021. ​​​​ Registration and the Call…

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October 28, 2020 at 12:41 AM

What stands in the way of women and a secure retirement

What stands in the way of women and a secure retirement Email not displaying correctly? View it in your browser. Protecting the long-term financial security of women Lots of obstacles stand in the way of women seeking a secure retirement. As a result, ma…

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October 22, 2020 at 7:12 PM

Registration is open for Age+Action 2021!

Registration is open for Age+Action 2021! Email not displaying correctly? View it in your browser.     Dear John, ​​​​ Registration and the Call for Presentations are open for Age+Action 2021! Our first-ever virtual conference this spring was a huge suc…

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October 19, 2020 at 12:47 PM

Today is the last day to complete the COVID-19 survey!

Today is the last day to complete the COVID-19 survey! Email not displaying correctly? View it in your browser. Dear John,   Please complete our COVID-19 survey by the end of the day today (Monday, October 19) if you have not done so already. We have exten…

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October 15, 2020 at 1:04 PM

Complete the COVID-19 survey by 10/19

Complete the COVID-19 survey by 10/19 Email not displaying correctly? View it in your browser. Dear John,   Please complete our COVID-19 survey by Monday, October 19, if you have not done so already. We have extended the survey to hear how you, your organi…

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October 14, 2020 at 2:11 PM

Bilingual resources, Congress, and more

Bilingual resources, Congress, and more Email not displaying correctly? View it in your browser. Bilingual resources help older Hispanics New resources addressing urgent topics like COVID-19, scams, benefits access, and falls prevention are now available…

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October 5, 2020 at 2:55 PM

How you're getting the job done

How you're getting the job done Email not displaying correctly? View it in your browser. Dear John,   Amidst the fast-paced changes imposed on everyday life by the COVID-19 pandemic, you're still working hard to support older adults. Thank you! Every qua…

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September 30, 2020 at 8:07 PM

Healthy voting in the 2020 election

Healthy voting in the 2020 election Email not displaying correctly? View it in your browser. How to vote healthy this election Most older Americans are lifelong voters. COVID-19 has created unique challenges to maintaining that level of civic participati…

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September 15, 2020 at 9:36 PM

Aging with dignity shouldn’t be a stroke of luck

Aging with dignity shouldn’t be a stroke of luck Email not displaying correctly? View it in your browser. This is personal: A word from our new President and CEO NCOA President and CEO, Ramsey Alwin, shares the family experience that cemented her resolve …

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August 26, 2020 at 3:04 PM

Voting and advocacy during the pandemic

Voting and advocacy during the pandemic Email not displaying correctly? View it in your browser. Voting and advocacy during the pandemic Election season is in full swing, but advocacy and voting will look different thanks to the pandemic. Our Election 20…

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August 11, 2020 at 4:09 PM

Summer reflections on staying safe

Summer reflections on staying safe Email not displaying correctly? View it in your browser. Summer reflections on staying safe The situation around the novel coronavirus (COVID-19) is changing rapidly. Here is the latest advice from public health experts…

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July 28, 2020 at 9:20 PM

NCOA secures $4.35 million grant from Walmart Foundation

NCOA secures $4.35 million grant from Walmart Foundation Email not displaying correctly? View it in your browser. NCOA secures $4.35 million grant from Walmart Foundation A new grant will help us connect 1.15 million eligible older adults to the Supplemen…

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July 20, 2020 at 9:35 PM

Last chance: COVID-19 survey closes 7/21

Last chance: COVID-19 survey closes 7/21 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 …

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July 16, 2020 at 1:02 PM

COVID-19 survey closing soon

COVID-19 survey closing soon 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 close…

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July 14, 2020 at 9:31 PM

Remaining connected as the pandemic continues

Remaining connected as the pandemic continues Email not displaying correctly? View it in your browser. Remaining connected as the pandemic continues Four months into COVID-19, many older adults are struggling to adjust to a new normal. Here are some tips…

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July 13, 2020 at 4:07 PM

How has COVID-19 changed your work?

How has COVID-19 changed your work? Email not displaying correctly? View it in your browser. Dear John,   Earlier this year, we contacted thousands of aging services organizations and professionals to learn how their work was changed by COVID-19. Three mo…

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June 30, 2020 at 6:38 PM

New grants for SNAP enrollment efforts

New grants for SNAP enrollment efforts Email not displaying correctly? View it in your browser. Apply for grants to fight senior hunger NCOA is soliciting applications for grants to enroll older adults into the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program. …

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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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