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January 1, 2024 at 3:00 AM

📣 LAST CHANCE to give before midnight

Ring in the new year by giving hope to millions of older adults across the country.  DONATE Just a few hours from now—11:59 p.m.—is the deadline to donate before the tax year ends. Ring in the new year by giving hope for a better 2024 for the older adults in your life and the millions who need our …

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January 1, 2024 at 12:00 AM

URGENT: Older adults facing hunger need your help

More than *half* of eligible older adults are not enrolled in programs that could help them afford necessities.  Time is running out! Donate now  “I was unable to pay for groceries and often had to go to food pantries for extra help.” That's what Ms. Smith told us before we helped her enroll in a fo…

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December 31, 2023 at 8:30 PM

❗ The time to help older adults in need is *now*

We all know someone with a story like JW. This is your chance to help them.  Donate by 11:59 p.m. After his father passed away, 67-year-old JW moved into his childhood home to take care of it before it was sold. Then JW suffered a stroke, leaving him in dire financial circumstances.  He couldn’t af…

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December 31, 2023 at 4:32 PM

⏱ Just 1 minute can change a life.

The clock is ticking. Don't let 2023 end without renewing your support of NCOA!  Donate now Despite struggling to pay for food, Mr. M was skeptical of benefits programs. That changed when a local NCOA benefits counselor took some time to sit with Mr. M and earn his trust. She explained what he was…

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December 31, 2023 at 1:00 PM

📆 Today’s the day!

Still wondering where you'll donate in 2023? Consider the millions of older adults who are living at or near poverty.  Donate now This is your last chance to ensure a brighter future for older adults in 2024. No one should spend their final years worrying how they can afford health and independenc…

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December 31, 2023 at 2:45 AM

Thanks to you, older adults like Richard get a hand up

Your past generosity gave this disabled veteran's story a happy ending.  Donate today! How a Disabled Veteran Found Work and Inspiration Richard was struggling to find a job and at risk of losing his apartment.  He reached out to an NCOA job training program, where our staff found him an opportuni…

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December 31, 2023 at 12:01 AM

Tomorrow is *the last day* to renew your gift this year

Poverty among older Americans has increased for three straight years.  Donate now Poverty Among Older Americans Has Increased for Three Straight Years Nobody should have to choose between paying for food or medicine.  The good news? NCOA continues to deliver the support and services that make agin…

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December 30, 2023 at 6:31 PM

Older adults like Carol are counting on you!

Carol is grateful for the power of benefits. Here's how they changed her life.  Donate Once Carol paid her bills every month, she had very little left for food. With our help, Carol applied for a food assistance program that added $139 to her monthly budget. Her budget and health reaped the rewards…

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December 30, 2023 at 2:31 PM

A simple way to make 2024 a year of hope

A small act of generosity can bring life-saving support to older adults in crisis.  Donate Vernon and his wife had to make tough decisions.  They were eating just twice a day to make their food last the whole month. Their daughter told a benefits counselor she noticed her father "looking a little …

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December 30, 2023 at 1:01 AM

Older adults in need can't wait ⏳

We all deserve to age with dignity. You can make that a reality with your gift today.   Donate For the third straight year, poverty has increased among older adults. That means millions of our friends, neighbors, and family members are in crisis, and time is of the essence.  December 31 is your las…

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December 29, 2023 at 4:02 PM

Turn doubt into hope for older adults in need

What would it take for all of us to age without worry?  Donate We Know What People Need to Age With Less Worry Older Americans are facing high prices, strained budgets, and uncertainty about the strength of programs we all rely on. In fact, the poverty rate for older adults has increased for three …

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December 28, 2023 at 12:30 PM

Your *one* small act matters

You can help us continue our work addressing the serious challenges older Americans and their caregivers face each day.  Your One Act Will HaveReal ImpactWhen you donate to NCOA, every dollar you give makes a real impact for a real person.  Just one small act—donating to NCOA—can help us continue ou…

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December 20, 2023 at 6:02 PM

Wishing you peace in the new year 🎇

As the year draws to a close, we want to share our gratitude and wish you peace in the new year...  From the NCOA Family to You, Happy Holidays As 2023 draws to a close, we want to share our gratitude and wish you peace in the new year. We are incredibly lucky that our work can make such a differen…

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December 15, 2023 at 3:01 PM

🐣 Early bird savings for Age+Action *end* Dec. 18!

The premier conference for aging services professionals is waiting for you in Arlington, VA...  Age+ActionConferenceSave Up to $300 When You Register by Dec. 18! Join your community of aging services professionals to connect, collaborate and explore ways to meet the challenges you face. We're excite…

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December 13, 2023 at 5:38 PM

Who’s there to help when a caregiver suddenly needs care?

  After his father passed away, 67-year-old JW temporarily moved into the family house to ensure it was taken care of before it was sold. Then JW suffered a stroke, leaving him in dire financial circumstances. He couldn’t afford groceries or his utility bills. He unsuccessfully applied for food bene…

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December 12, 2023 at 7:36 PM

Insights for Aging Services Professionals - Dec. 12, 2023

  Insights forAging ServicesProfessionals Uncertainty Plagues Aging Programs and Services as Deadlines Loom While the 2024 federal fiscal year began on Oct. 1, Congress has yet to make many decisions that were due by that date. A continuing resolution is keeping the federal government open by provid…

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December 8, 2023 at 3:00 PM

📌Put a pin in your calendar for these events and opportunities

  Events andOpportunitiesHow to Present at Age+Action and Save with Early Bird Registration Age+Action is the premiere conference for aging services professionals. It brings together a nationwide network of colleagues who understand and appreciate what you do. There's no better place to share your …

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December 6, 2023 at 6:31 PM

How a knock on the door turned desperation into hope

  One Small Act Can Change Someone's WorldSeventy-eight-year-old Mr. M was skeptical about benefits programs. A legally blind veteran, he was struggling to pay for food, but he didn’t want to ask for help. “I don’t want to have anything to do with it,” he said. That changed when a local NCOA benefit…

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November 29, 2023 at 3:00 PM

Insights for Aging Services Professionals - Nov. 29, 2023

INSIDE: We're talking MIPPA funding under threat in Congress, a last chance for Age+Action 2024 participation, and a reminder about Medicare Open Enrollment...   Insights forAging ServicesProfessionals Tell Congress to Ensure Medicare is Affordable for AllNo one on Medicare should ever have to skip …

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November 29, 2023 at 12:45 AM

Give older adults the peace of mind they deserve

  Disabled Vet Finds Workand InspirationAt 66, Richard was barely scraping by. A disabled vet, he struggled to find a job and was at risk of losing his apartment.  Eager to turn his situation around, Richard reached out to an NCOA job training program that helps older adults sharpen their skills and…

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November 28, 2023 at 5:30 PM

Give something new every day

  A 92-Year-Old “Cowboy Poet” Who Shared His PurposeA whopping 6 foot 3 with snow white hair and a beard, David meant a lot of things to many people. Including the friends he made through an aging well program created by NCOA.  “He was one of the most positive people I’ve ever met,” one person said.…

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November 28, 2023 at 12:40 PM

Your #GivingTuesday gift means an older adult isn’t alone

  From Lonely to “Part of the Club” Ms. C rarely engaged with others in her assisted living facility. She sat alone in her wheelchair, phone in hand, far from everyone else. Separation from her husband and a rocky relationship with her daughter made Ms. C feel she “didn’t know how to belong.”  She …

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November 27, 2023 at 5:50 PM

This #GivingTuesday, give the gift of aging well

  “What a Difference a Day Makes. 24 Little Hours.”That’s what Ms. Davis told us after attending a pain management series at an NCOA partner in her community.  “Pain was slowly taking over my life,” Davis said. “I was falling into depression, not wanting to get up, get dressed, or even leave my home…

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November 26, 2023 at 5:15 PM

This #GivingTuesday, help people like Louise look forward to a healthier future

  “Thanks for Leading a Great Program to Live Healthier!”Louise shared her gratitude after attending a healthy aging program at one of NCOA's community partners. There, she learned strategies to live mindfully, eat healthy, and stay physically active.  “The simple changes I’ve made should be easy to…

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November 23, 2023 at 2:01 PM

A wish for you and your loved ones

John, we just want to tell you how grateful we are.  A Note From the National Council on Aging For many of us at NCOA, working here is very personal. Some of us are caregivers for loved ones. Some of us live in intergenerational homes. Some were inspired by the lasting impressions made by older adul…

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November 20, 2023 at 9:16 PM

Ivy is one reason we’re thankful

  “I Feel Rich!” Ivy Declared Ivy didn’t always feel that way. In fact, rich was hardly the word you could use to describe Ivy’s monthly income of $1,125.  She couldn’t make ends meet and turned to an NCOA partner in her community. There, the team was determined to help, even when Ivy was initially …

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November 15, 2023 at 7:08 PM

Why Carol can afford healthier food now

Imagine $139 being the difference between getting healthy food or going without ...   Imagine $139 Being the Difference Between Getting Healthy Food or Going Without When we think of gratitude, we think of Carol.  Carol has a limited income and lives alone. She’s also diabetic and needs to eat healt…

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November 14, 2023 at 9:36 PM

Insights for Aging Services Professionals - Nov. 14, 2023

Inside this issue: We reveal new grantees, best practices for reaching people with limited English proficiency, and more...  Insights forAging ServicesProfessionalsAge+Action Presentation Proposal Deadline Extended! Send in Your Ideas by Dec. 11 You know what's happening on the ground in your commun…

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November 8, 2023 at 4:10 PM

She saw her dad looking thinner. NCOA helped.

You’ve heard it in the news. When budgets are stretched, older adults are forced to make tough decisions.  Vernon and His Wife Ate Twice a Day to Afford Food All MonthYou’ve heard it in the news.When budgets are stretched, older adults are forced to make tough decisions. The choice could be between:…

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November 2, 2023 at 5:10 PM

Upcoming events from NCOA

LAST CHANCE: Grab the spotlight as a presenter at Age+Action 2024!  Events andOpportunitiesAge+Action 2024 Presentation Proposals are Due Nov. 13 You know what's happening on the ground in your community. Who better to share what’s working to bring health and financial security to older adults? Subm…

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November 2, 2023 at 2:05 PM

"I was unable to pay for food," she said.

Have you ever had to go without food? For many older adults, the answer to this question is yes.  Have You Ever Had to Go Without Food?For many older adults, the answer to this question is yes. Seventy-five-year-old Ms. Smith can attest to that.  For many older adults, the answer to this question is…

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October 31, 2023 at 1:27 PM

Insights for Aging Services Professionals - October 31, 2023

Lots of new ideas for you to use in your work, some educational events coming up, and NCOA in the news  Insights forAging ServicesProfessionalsCongress Must Fund Important Programs for Older Adults Key programs that support the nation’s older adults avoided significant cuts in the most recent fund…

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October 23, 2023 at 1:41 PM

Treating obesity isn't simple. Medicare can make it easier.

Yes, healthy eating and physical activity are important for healthy weight, but they are not enough to treat obesity...  Public PolicyAction AlertDear John, Yes, regular physical activity and eating right are important for healthy aging, but they are not enough to treat obesity. That’s why we need …

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October 18, 2023 at 1:48 PM

Insights for Aging Services Professionals - October 18, 2023

  Insights forAging ServicesProfessionalsMedicare Open Enrollment is Here. Everyone Should Check Their Coverage. We are urging everyone with Medicare to check their coverage during this year’s Open Enrollment, Oct. 15-Dec. 7, 2023. Ignoring this opportunity can result in overspending for coverage. W…

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October 16, 2023 at 1:25 PM

This is a matter of justice

  Public PolicyAction AlertDear John, It’s a matter of justice.  Today, nearly half of Black people and 44.8% of Latinos are living with obesity, compared to 42.2% of white Americans.Yet, Medicare is prohibited from covering all obesity treatments. This means older adults in greatest need can’t get …

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October 9, 2023 at 3:02 PM

What can make people say, "I feel invisible."

  Public PolicyAction Alert Dear John, “I feel invisible.” This is how many older adults with obesity told us they feel when visiting their health care provider.  Obesity is a serious chronic condition that impacts 41.5% of adults ages 60+, many of them low-income and people of color. Yet, Medicar…

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October 5, 2023 at 12:58 PM

Learning and sharing go hand in hand!

In this newsletter: Present at a major conference, and learn about new approaches to aging services work.  Events andOpportunitiesStep Into the Spotlight toShare Your Expertise atAge+Action 2024 We’re seeking the best and brightest ideas to ensure equitable aging for every American. Share what’s wor…

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October 4, 2023 at 7:00 PM

Insights for Aging Services Professionals - October 4, 2023

Inside this issue: an opportunity to improve Medicare, an invitation to present at a national conference, and more!  Insights forAging ServicesProfessionalsEmpowering Older Adults to Get the Most Out of Medicare The 2023 Medicare Open Enrollment Period begins on Oct. 15. This is an important opport…

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September 29, 2023 at 5:14 PM

Strong steps forward because of you!

More than 10,000 people reduced their fall risk this month. Help us keep up the effort!  Falls PreventionAwareness WeekMore Moments Like This, Brought to You By Falls Prevention Awareness Week Falls Prevention Awareness Week is our annual campaign to empower older adults with education and action th…

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September 20, 2023 at 2:17 PM

Insights for Aging Services Professionals - September 20, 2023

LOTS of news in the aging services world this week. Read on!Insights forAging ServicesProfessionals Falls Prevention Awareness Week is Here! Support the nationwide effort to empower older adults to prevent falls! Encourage people to take a Falls Free CheckUp™ and spread the word using resources fro…

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September 7, 2023 at 9:27 PM

Learn, celebrate, and network during these upcoming events

September is a busy month for the aging services network, but you'll want to make time for these upcoming events...  Events andEducation It's Time Public Policy Was Based on the True Cost of Aging The ways policy makers calculate the costs associated with aging are outdated. Join us Sept. 21 @ 12:30…

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September 6, 2023 at 8:16 PM

Insights for Aging Services Professionals - September 6, 2023

Inside this issue: Protecting low-income seniors' access to Medicare, preparing for September events, and more...  Insights forAging ServicesProfessionals Insights forAging ServicesProfessionals Medicare Low-Income Outreach Funding is in Jeopardy.Help Protect It. No one on Medicare should have to sk…

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August 23, 2023 at 8:03 PM

Insights for Aging Services Professionals - August 23, 2023

In this issue: Preparations for National Senior Center Month, improving the Older Americans Act, and more  Insights forAging ServicesProfessionals Insights forAging ServicesProfessionals Public Policy Should Reflect the True Cost of Aging The ways policy makers calculate the costs associated with a…

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August 23, 2023 at 12:01 AM

A will is your key to protecting your choices. Here's how to make one.

I'm sharing an important resource during National Make-A-Will Month  It's National Make-A-Will MonthDear John,  At the National Council on Aging, our work to improve the lives of millions of older adults has forged new ways to help people age with dignity, purpose, and security. One of those is our…

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August 8, 2023 at 11:45 AM

Insights for Aging Services Professionals - August 8, 2023

Inside this edition you'll find vibrant content for your social media channels, best practices pioneered by your peers, and more...  Insights forAging ServicesProfessionalsSocial Media Content for Your Evidence-Based Programs Social media is still an important tool for reaching older adults with in…

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August 2, 2023 at 5:03 PM

Three free events are coming up!

Learn more about a chance to use your expertise, avoid scams, and celebrate senior centers... Events andOpportunitiesHow YOUR Expertise Can Help Modernize the Older Americans ActHow YOUR Expertise Can Help Modernize the Older Americans Act Tomorrow, Aug. 3, learn how the simple act of sharing a publ…

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July 26, 2023 at 2:38 PM

Insights for Aging Services Professionals - July 25, 2023

Autumn is shaping up to be *very* busy for the aging services world. Here's what's coming... Insights forAging ServicesProfessionalsGet Ready for a Busy Fall Season Sweltering heat is holding people's attention right now, but fall celebrations are around the corner. These resources will help you pla…

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July 12, 2023 at 5:05 PM

On the map: Finding older adults missing out on Medicare subsidies

Insights for Aging Services Professionals - July 12, 2023 In this issue, we're highlighting some best practices for reaching older adults with the information and services you offer Insights forAging ServicesProfessionalsFind the People Missing Out on Medicare Subsidies Each spring, the Social Secu…

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July 6, 2023 at 7:59 PM

Two BIG reasons to tune in on July 13

Free events for anybody interested in senior centers or scam prevention... Events andOpportunities Mark your calendars! We have two webinars scheduled for July 13 that you won't want to miss. Whether you're looking for ways to participate in this year's National Senior Center Month celebrations or p…

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June 28, 2023 at 7:29 PM

Insights for Aging Services Professionals - June 28, 2023

In this issue, we're diving into scams prevention, connecting older adults to key services, and more...  Insights forAging ServicesProfessionals Insights forAging ServicesProfessionals  You Can Give Older Adults the Tools They Need to Avoid Scams Scams targeting older adults are becoming increasingl…

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