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COVID-19 for Advocates

Congress continues to address the COVID-19 pandemic through legislation and public policy. Get the latest on COVID-19 relief, how it impacts older adults, and actions you can take to voice your support.
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Elections Guide for Older Adults: How to Stay Safe While Voting

Nov 04, 2024
Older adults want to participate in our democracy, but many do not have transportation to get to polling stations. Find out how NCOA and Lyft are making affordable, reliable transportation easier.

Leading the Charge for Vaccine Acceptance in Bandera County

Jun 05, 2024

Winning the War Against Vaccine Misinformation in Dallas County

Jun 05, 2024

Reaching the Hard-to-Reach: How the YWCA San Antonio Is Improving Vaccine Equity

May 14, 2024

How a Nevada Nonprofit Is Reaching Rural Older Adults With Vaccinations

Oct 30, 2023
Catholic Charities of Northern Nevada takes its vaccination outreach on the road to every county in the state, also offering much-needed support for other issues from food insecurity to diabetes care.

How a Michigan Nonprofit Is Empowering LGBTQ+ Older Adults to Stay Healthy and Age Out Loud

Jul 26, 2023
MiGen's "The Hottest Bodies on the Beach Are Vaccinated" campaign is inspiring LGBTQ+ older adults to stay healthy and age out loud.

Advocate for Older Adults and Their Communities

Your voice matters. Members of Congress need to hear from you—their constituents—on what issues matter most. Use NCOA's advocacy tool to help protect and strengthen the programs we all depend on as we age. 


Wellness at the Barbershop: How One Nonprofit Is Meeting Black Older Adults Where They Are

Jul 07, 2023
Through a health clinic co-located with a barbershop, the Rebalanced-Life Wellness Association has discovered a unique way to help Black men in the community protect their health. Read their story now.

6 Ways Nonprofits Can Educate Older Voters this Election

Sep 09, 2022

Summer Reflections on Staying Safe

Jul 22, 2022

How to Keep Older Adults Safe from COVID-19 in the Winter

Jan 26, 2022

How to Advocate for Issues You Care About

How to Advocate as a Nonprofit for Older Americans

Feb 13, 2024
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Top 10 Tips for a Successful Visit with a Member of Congress

Dec 15, 2020
A look at the Russell Senate Office Building from the street, the oldest of the United States Senate office buildings.

Effective Advocacy at Home

Dec 14, 2020
A mid-adult female advocate gestures while meeting with a policymaker about issues that affect her older father's future.

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