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March 5, 2024 at 6:51 PM

Insights for Aging Services Professionals - March 5, 2024

Several events happening this week and next are primed to help take your work to the next level. Take a look...  Insights forAging ServicesProfessionals NCOA Testifies on Older Americans Act With the Older Americans Act due for reauthorization, now is the time to modernize the legislation for a new …
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February 29, 2024 at 7:39 PM

Where's the Medicare assistance funding?

There is still NO FUNDING for it in the Continuing Resolution that's moving through Congress today...  MedicareAction AlertA continuing resolution to prevent a government shutdown is moving through Congress today. That's welcome news, but it's missing funding for a critical program that helps older …
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February 27, 2024 at 5:39 PM

Direct Care Workforce Strategies Center TA now available!

Today, the Direct Care Workforce Strategies Center opened applications for three technical assistance opportunities for state governments.  Apply Now for Direct Care Workforce Technical Assistance Opportunities The Direct Care Workforce Strategies Center, led by NCOA, has announced three technical a…
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February 22, 2024 at 9:15 PM

LAST CALL: Tell us who is changing the world of aging

The people and organizations making a real difference in the lives of older adults deserve to be recognized.  Age+ActionConferenceLast Call: Tell Us Who is Changing the World of AgingTomorrow, Friday, February 23, is the last chance for you to nominate a leader for NCOA’s 2024 Trailblazers in Aging …
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February 20, 2024 at 11:17 PM

Insights for Aging Services Professionals - Feb. 20, 2024

There's a lot to celebrate and prepare for. Let's get into it!  Insights forAging ServicesProfessionals Feb. 23 is the Last Chance to Nominate a Trailblazer in Aging Who do you see changing the world of aging for the better? Nominate them for one of three of Trailblazers in Aging Awards. We’ll be pr…
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February 16, 2024 at 5:21 PM

All eyes are on March 8

More than 13,000 messages have been sent to Congress in support of funding for programs that help older adults afford their Medicare costs...  MedicareAction AlertJohn, over the last few weeks, the NCOA community has stepped up in support of a program that helps older adults afford their Medicare co…
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February 8, 2024 at 3:14 PM

Don't miss these upcoming events!

Learning, networking, and more are on the menu in these NCOA events... Events andOpportunitiesCelebrate the Aging Services Network During Age+Action 2024Part of what makes Age+Action the premier conference for aging services professionals is how it celebrates the outstanding work of individuals and …
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February 6, 2024 at 3:13 PM

Insights for Aging Services Professionals - Feb. 6, 2024

A jam-packed issue with updates on Medicare reimbursement, an advocacy opportunity, upcoming events, and more!  Insights forAging ServicesProfessionals Americans Now Have an Obesity Bill of Rights Last week, we proudly revealed the nation's first-ever Obesity Bill of Rights. This landmark document…
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February 5, 2024 at 3:01 PM

Medicare costs shouldn't keep people from getting care

A window of opportunity to help vulnerable older adults afford Medicare costs is closing.  MedicareAction AlertCongress is Deciding Whether to Continue Funding for Medicare AssistanceMillions of people can’t afford their Medicare premiums and copays. For 15 years, Congress funded state and local eff…
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February 2, 2024 at 6:07 PM

**UPDATE: Keeping Medicare affordable for low-income older adults

Congress is making decisions about Medicare funding that could be finalized as soon as THIS WEEK.  Insights forAdvocatesProgram That Helps Older Adults Afford Medicare Costs is at Risk**UPDATE: The original version of this email had an error in the social media links below, which has been fixed. Tha…
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February 2, 2024 at 4:25 PM

Keeping Medicare affordable for low-income older adults

Congress is making decisions about Medicare funding that could be finalized as soon as THIS WEEK.  Insights forAdvocatesProgram That Helps Older Adults Afford Medicare Costs is at Risk John, Congress is moving faster than we thought on Medicare funding legislation. We're reaching out to people we tr…
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January 31, 2024 at 4:10 PM

ACTION NEEDED: Tell Congress to keep Medicare affordable for all

Behind closed doors, Congress is making Medicare funding decisions **this week.**  MedicareAction AlertCongress is Deciding How Much Funding to Give Medicare in FY24Millions of people can’t afford their Medicare premiums and copays. For 15 years, Congress has funded state and local efforts to find a…
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January 23, 2024 at 9:27 PM

Insights for Aging Services Professionals - Jan. 23, 2024

Inside this issue we're lining up resource after resource to help you succeed in your work with older adults.  Insights forAging ServicesProfessionals Sharpen Your Advocacy Skills with the Power of Storytelling Join us on Feb. 21 at 2 p.m. ET for a webinar that will prepare you to be an effective ad…
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January 12, 2024 at 4:46 PM

Fill your calendar with learning opportunities

  Events andOpportunitiesRegister for the Premier Conference for Aging Services Professionals! This year's conference is a full month earlier than usual. Register today so you can learn, advocate, and network with colleagues from across the country. There's plenty to celebrate, too! Tell us who shou…
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January 10, 2024 at 5:31 PM

Tell Congress not to forget older adults in need

Congress can help older adults get the health care they deserve—and you can help determine the outcome.  Public PolicyAction Alert Dear John,  Congress is considering the next federal budget package this month. Still missing is critical funding to connect low-income older adults to programs that can…
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January 9, 2024 at 9:03 PM

Insights for Aging Services Professionals - Jan. 9, 2024

The first newsletter of 2024 is packed with valuable events, resources, and insights for you to use in your work.  Insights forAging ServicesProfessionals What a Difference a Year Makes We hope you started 2024 healthy, safe, and refreshed! NCOA is starting the year with a look back at what we acco…
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January 4, 2024 at 2:15 PM

Everyone deserves affordable health care

Congress can help older adults get the health care they deserve—and you can help determine the outcome.  Public PolicyAction AlertTell Congress to Ensure Medicare is Affordable for AllDear John, No one on Medicare should ever have to skip a doctor’s visit or a dose of medicine because they can’t aff…
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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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