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NCOA is lifting up the work of Healthy People Healthy Democracy to ensure all older adults have a safe, healthy, and informative voting experience as the midterms approach.

Sep 7, 2022

Elections Guide for Older Adults: How to Stay Safe While Voting Read Article

Jul 22, 2022

Summer Reflections on Staying Safe Read Article

May 27, 2022

Second COVID-19 Booster: What Seniors Need to Know Read Article

May 17, 2022

Medicare and COVID-19 Tests: A Guide for Older Adults Read Article

If you've lost someone to COVID-19, the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) may reimburse you for up to $9,000 in funeral expenses. Find out if you qualify and how to apply.

May 2, 2022

FEMA Offers Help With COVID-19 Funeral Expenses Read Article

Dubbed the "stealth variant" for being more contagious than its Omicron big sister, BA.2 is gaining traction in the U.S. Find out how to best protect yourself.

Mar 30, 2022

The New Omicron Sub-Variant BA.2: What Seniors Need to Know Read Article

A close up shot of a protective N95 mask, to help older adults stay safe from COVID-19.

Mar 8, 2022

What Is the Best Mask for COVID-19? Read Article

Jan 26, 2022

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

Jan 19, 2022

How Older Adults Can Stay Protected During the Omicron Surge Read Article

Dec 2, 2021

How to Get the COVID Vaccine and Booster to Homebound Older Adults Read Article

Key Resources About COVID-19 for Older Adults

Key government and community-based organizations to help you and your loved ones stay informed and protected.

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Share Your COVID-19 Story

Life has changed so much since the COVID-19 pandemic began spreading in the United States. And each person has a story to tell. We want to hear yours.

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A senior Caucasian female is getting her COVID-19 booster shot. Picture is of the booster shot primarily.

Nov 28, 2021

CDC Approves Mix and Match COVID-19 Boosters, Recommends Shot to All Older Adults

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Sep 24, 2021

COVID Booster Shot: Do I Need It?

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Sep 24, 2021

COVID Vaccines: What Seniors Need to Know

A Black senior woman wearing a mask is talking to her health care provider at home.

Aug 30, 2021

How Misinformation Hurts Communities of Color Most

A senior woman uses her tablet to calculate her finances while drinking hot tea.

Aug 6, 2021

Frequently Asked Questions: COVID-19 and Technology Resources

A close up shot of a scientist's hand in a latex glove holding a vile of the COVID-19 Delta variant.

Jul 28, 2021

The Best Way to Protect Yourself Against the Delta Variant

A senior Caucasian man is at his doctor's office receiving a wellness exam. The Black doctor is examining the man's throat.

Jul 7, 2021

Using Medicare Benefits Post-COVID

The words "COVID-19 Vaccination" written in cursive in a day planner with a pen resting on the pad.

Apr 20, 2021

How to Get a COVID-19 Vaccine

A SARS COVID-19 vaccine vial and syringe appear in a close up in front of a one-hundred U.S. dollar bill.

Apr 8, 2021

How Seniors Can Avoid COVID Vaccine Scams

A lonely Black senior woman is looking out of her window.

Mar 31, 2021

COVID-Driven Isolation Can Be Dangerous for Older Adults

A female is holding a red grocery basket with produce in it in a aisle at the grocery store.

Mar 18, 2021

How You Can Help Older Adults Access Food

A senior woman is in the parking hugging her granddaughters as they kiss her on the cheeks.

Mar 16, 2021

American Rescue Plan Improves Senior Health and Financial Security

Senior man wearing a protective mask and gloves is taking groceries out of the bins left on his porch into his house during COVID-19 pandemic outbreak.

Mar 15, 2021

Key Resources About COVID-19 for Professionals

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Mar 8, 2021

Sleeping Well in Stressful Times

A senior woman and her grandson pose for a photo in the street of their neighborhood while both holding American flags.

Mar 7, 2021

Tell Congress to Support Older Adults in the COVID-19 Relief Bill

A "We Accept Supplemental Nutrition Assitance Program (SNAP)" sign appears on the window of a grocery retailer.

Feb 20, 2021

Older Adult Nutrition Month and SNAP Advocacy

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Feb 8, 2021

Aging Well for All: 2021 Public Policy Priorities for Older Adults

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Jan 11, 2021

Congress' Final Legislative Package of 2020: What's In It for Older Adults

A food delivery service drops of groceries to a senior man wearing a mask and gloves during the pandemic.

Dec 9, 2020

Share Your COVID-19 Story

Up close shot of several COVID-19 vaccine vials placed in a row.

Nov 19, 2020

Hopeful News about COVID-19 Vaccines and Treatments

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Oct 13, 2020

Congress Recesses with More Work to Be Done

6 Ways Nonprofits Can Educate Older Voters this Election

6 Ways Nonprofits Can Educate Older Voters this Election

Oct 1, 2020

6 Ways Nonprofits Can Educate Older Voters this Election

An older masked man is placing his ballot for the 2020 election in the mailbox.

Sep 22, 2020

How to Vote Healthy this Election

A Black senior woman and her husband are sitting on the couch looking at something on their tablet.

Jul 20, 2020

Village Connector Experience: Reaffirming, Rebuilding, and Rejecting Social Isolation

An older Caucasian woman is taking time to sleep the roses in her kitchen.

Jul 19, 2020

Simple Ways to Check In and Show Up for Yourself

A senior Caucasian couple is sitting on a park bench video calling their child, smiling and enjoying conversation.

Jul 18, 2020

Fighting Isolation With Video Visits

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Jul 14, 2020

Remaining Connected as the Pandemic Continues

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May 29, 2020

Supporting the Seriously Ill at Home During COVID-19

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May 20, 2020

The Heroes Act: What Is It and How Will It Provide Relief?

Senior grandparents communicate to their grandson through closed window, trying to stay safe during the pandemic.

May 14, 2020

Social Isolation and Loneliness Among Older Americans during COVID-19: Evidence, Policy, and Advocacy

A senior woman and her daughter check-in with her doctor during the pandemic.

May 6, 2020

Planning for the Unexpected: What You Need to Know in the Time of COVID-19

A senior man with a yellow hard hat and glasses works with a large drill bit at a plant workshop.

Apr 28, 2020

The Pandemic’s Threat to Older Workers

Senior woman peers through her glasses, trying to read instructions on a prescription bottle.

Apr 22, 2020

Hydroxychloroquine (Plaquenil) and COVID-19: An Interview with Experts

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Apr 20, 2020

Make Food Safety a Priority

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Apr 16, 2020

The Alarming Inequities of COVID-19

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Apr 14, 2020

Q&A on How CARES Act Payments Affect Eligibility for Benefits

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Apr 14, 2020

Streamlining Our Small But Mighty Food Pantry

An older woman is talking on her landline, smiling and looking off camera.

Apr 10, 2020

COVID-19, My Grandma, and My 401K

An older black women is reaching for a prescription bottle in her medicine cabinet.

Apr 10, 2020

COVID-19 and Medications in the News

An older man receives a grocery delivery at home during the COVID-19 coronavirus outbreak.

Apr 8, 2020

What Congress Has Done for COVID-19 Relief and What Might Be Next

An older woman is supporting her senior husband while measuring blood pressure and looking at his medication.

Apr 2, 2020

Ensuring Access to Needed Medications During the COVID-19 Pandemic

A senior couple is at home holding a tablet during a telehealth call with their family doctor.

Mar 27, 2020

Getting the Care You Need via Telemedicine

A "We Accept Supplemental Nutrition Assitance Program (SNAP)" sign appears on the window of a grocery retailer.

Mar 24, 2020

Where to Get Food Help Now

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Mar 18, 2020

Staying Connected While Staying Home

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Mar 18, 2020

COVID-19 FAQs for Older Adults and Caregivers

A young male masked caregiver is helping a masked senior woman into the car.

Mar 18, 2020

Key Resources About COVID-19 for Older Adults

A man holds a cell phone in his hand that says "Unknown Caller", likely indicating a scam.

Mar 18, 2020

4 Coronavirus Scams to Avoid

An Asian grandmother and her grandson are looking at other, practicing social distancing during the COVID-19 pandemic.

Mar 16, 2020

Do Your Part to Stem COVID-19: An Intergenerational Call to Action

A senior Asian woman is holding her phone video chatting with a loved one during the holiday.

Dec 15, 2016

Your Mental Health This Holiday and Beyond: 4 Steps to Combat Loneliness in Seniors

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