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Jan 24, 2023

Join Future "Grand Rounds" Webinars on Remote Implementation View Event Details

Dec 16, 2022

4 Reasons to Partner with a Senior Center for Evidence-Based Programming and Beyond Read Article

Dec 14, 2022

Senior Center Spotlight: Vida Senior Centers Elevate Social Justice and Social Service for Hispanic/Latino Community Read Article

Dec 13, 2022

Get the Facts on Women and Aging Read Article

NCOA invited a small group of local partners to tackle this question. They collaborated on best practices in outreach, awareness, and enrollment among diverse older adults who face systemic barriers to aging well.

Dec 12, 2022

Equity in Benefits: Best Practices from Three Community-Based Organizations Read Article

Adults age 65+ are a fast-growing segment of America’s population. Get the facts on our nation’s older adults, including key trends and challenges.

Dec 12, 2022

Get the Facts on Older Americans Read Article

New Vaccine Grant Opportunity Available

Are you a community-based organization? Be part of the nationwide effort to help older adults and people with disabilities get the latest COVID and flu vaccines through NCOA's nationwide campaign.

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Learn how the Transportation Technical Assistance Coordination Library (TACL) can help transportation stakeholders better meet the transportation needs of rural older adults.

Dec 9, 2022

Transportation Coordination: A Lifeline for Rural Older Adults Read Article

Dec 7, 2022

4 Important Vaccines for Seniors Covered by Medicare Read Article

Dec 5, 2022

988: Answering the Call for Stronger Suicide Prevention Efforts Read Article

Dec 2, 2022

No Wrong Door: A Guide for Community Organizations Read Article

MIPPA and Benefits Enrollment Center grantees use a range of approaches to conduct outreach to low-income Medicare beneficiaries. This Center for Benefits Access webinar showcases innovative tactics to reach new and diverse audiences.

Dec 2, 2022

Pursuing Innovation: Strategies for Outreach and Partnerships View Event Details

Be ready when the next notice of funding opportunity comes out. These tips from a seasoned contracted external reviewer will help ensure your success.

Dec 1, 2022

Top Five Ways to Prepare for a Notice of Funding Opportunity Read Article

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Dec 1, 2022

Medicare Open Enrollment Toolkit Read Article

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The Latest Research in Aging Services

NCOA fields surveys and analyzes the latest data to understand the shifting needs of older adults, especially those who are most at risk of health and financial insecurity. Explore our latest research reports and findings.

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From April 11-15, 2022, join us in creating awareness and helping older adults find ways to save by downloading our sample posters, social media graphics, and other tools to tailor the campaign in your area.

Dec 1, 2022

How to Participate in Boost Your Budget® Week

Learn tips on how to create a compelling and successful budget justification presentation for grant proposals and the pitfalls to avoid.

Nov 30, 2022

Tips for Developing a Compelling Budget Justification Presentation for a Grant Proposal

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Nov 28, 2022

Current Senior SNAP Enrollment Grantees

To truly help Medicare enrollees make informed decisions during Open Enrollment, Medicare.gov’s Plan Finder needs some improvements. Here's an action plan.

Nov 23, 2022

Helping the Medicare.gov Medicare Plan Finder Live up to Its Name

This snapshot of American Indian/Alaska Natives gives key facts about age, geographic location, health disparities, and more.

Nov 18, 2022

American Indians and Alaska Natives: Key Demographics and Characteristics

Located in California's San Fernando Valley, ONEgeneration combines a traditional senior center with childcare, youth outreach, and more.

Nov 16, 2022

Senior Center Spotlight: ONEgeneration Takes Intergenerational Approach to Meet Community Needs

My Care, My Choice is an online decision support tool available in California, Michigan, and Ohio, that can help with understanding Medicare and Medicaid coverage options.

Nov 14, 2022

Online Decision Tool Helps People with Both Medicare and Medicaid Understand Care Options

The National Rural Transit Assistance Program is spreading the word about creative solutions to transportation gaps to improve food access for rural older adults and people with disabilities.

Nov 8, 2022

How Transit Is Expanding Access to Food for Rural Older Adults and People with Disabilities

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Nov 7, 2022

Benefits 101

Transportation access should never be a barrier in exercising your right to vote. Find out how NCOA and Lyft are h

Nov 7, 2022

Let's Reduce Transportation Barriers for Older Adults Exercising Their Right to Vote

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Nov 7, 2022

Recent Center for Benefits Webinars

During Medicare Open Enrollment (Oct. 15-Dec. 7), ads for Medicare Advantage plans may intentionally or unintentionally mislead you into thinking one plan is better for you than another. Here's what to look out for.

Nov 4, 2022

Misleading Medicare Marketing: Don't Be Fooled During Medicare Open Enrollment

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Nov 1, 2022

About the Center for Benefits Access

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Nov 1, 2022

Medicare in 2023: Changes Affecting Low-Income Beneficiaries

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Oct 28, 2022

Evidence-Based Program: Pisando Fuerte

November marks National Family Caregivers Month, a time to celebrate and support the millions of unpaid family caregivers who provide vital care nationwide.

Oct 28, 2022

How to Support Family Caregivers Taking Care of Older Adults

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Oct 28, 2022

Elder Index Measure of Economic Security

Sunshine Center in St. Petersburg, Florida, thrives as a community hub serving local older adults and is launching new and innovative programs like a recent bone health education effort.

Oct 27, 2022

Senior Center Spotlight: Sunshine Center Highlights Innovation

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Oct 27, 2022

What Are the Costs of Medicare Advantage?

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Oct 24, 2022

Medicare Parts A and B Costs

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Oct 14, 2022

Movie Licensing for Senior Centers

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Oct 13, 2022

Medicare Part D Special Enrollment Periods

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Oct 12, 2022

Medicare Enrollment Periods

NCOA's Ramsey Alwin shares highlights from a United Nations International Day of Older Persons panel on "The Resilience and Contributions of Older Women."

Oct 6, 2022

Older Women to the World: We Exist and We Have Rights

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Oct 3, 2022

Sample MIPPA Outreach Materials

Learn what you may pay for Medicare Part D prescription drug coverage.

Sep 30, 2022

What Medicare Part D Costs in 2023

2021 ACL falls prevention and chronic disease self management education grantees share their strategies for reaching underserved populations through marketing, partnerships, technology, and trained leaders.

Sep 30, 2022

4 Ways Falls Prevention and CDSME Grantees are Reaching Underserved Populations

Learn more about what Medicare Part D for your prescription drugs might cost in 2023.

Sep 30, 2022

Medicare Part D Cost-Sharing Chart

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Sep 30, 2022

Donut Hole: Who Pays What in Part D

The U.S. Administration for Community Living acknowledges and thanks senior centers for being valuable partners in supporting older adults' health and independence.

Sep 28, 2022

Senior Centers: Supporting Older Adult Health and Independence, Strengthening Community Connections

The Morrisville Senior Servicenter, located in a rural part of Bucks County, Pennsylvania, has a unique partnership with PathStone that helps link older adults to job training and career placement.

Sep 28, 2022

Senior Center Spotlight: Morrisville Senior Servicenter and SCSEP are Making a Difference for Older Adults

ACL grantees implementing the Tool Kit for Active Living with Chronic Conditions: find guidance for entering data for this program into the National CDSME Database.

Sep 26, 2022

Data Collection Guidance for “Tool Kit for Active Living with Chronic Conditions”

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Sep 22, 2022

Chronic Conditions and Fall Risk: Cross-Promoting Programs Across the Continuum of Care

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Sep 21, 2022

New Bill Strengthens Job Programs for Older Workers

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Sep 15, 2022

About the Center for Healthy Aging

Give NCOA permission to upload your program data uploaded to the National CDSME or Falls Prevention Database.

Sep 14, 2022

Authorization to Share and/or Exchange Data With the National Council on Aging

These resources can help you get the most out of the National Chronic Disease Self-Management Education Database.

Sep 14, 2022

Getting Started in the CDSME Database

Read the ACL falls prevention grantee profiles to learn more about their falls prevention goals and activities.

Sep 13, 2022

Meet the Falls Prevention Grantees

Chronic disease self-management education (CDSME) grantees represent different entities in various states with goals and activities tailored to reach their target population.

Sep 13, 2022

Meet the CDSME Grantees

NCOA is releasing a new funding opportunity for organizations to help older adults enroll in the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP).

Sep 12, 2022

New Grant Opportunity to Support Senior SNAP Enrollment

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Sep 9, 2022

Take-Up Rates in Medicare Savings Programs and the Part D Low-Income Subsidy

The Nebraska SHIP shows how partnering with local colleges and cooperative extensions helps bring Medicare benefits outreach and education to rural residents.

Sep 9, 2022

Better Medicare Benefits Outreach in Rural Areas

Here are 6 things nonprofits serving older adults can do ahead of the election to make sure people have the information they need.

Sep 9, 2022

6 Ways Nonprofits Can Educate Older Voters this Election

Get tips for working with Hispanic older adults and get help with the National Falls Prevention Database.

Sep 8, 2022

Need help with the National Falls Prevention Database? Submit a request!

The COVID-19 shutdown of in-person exercise classes led to innovations with the EnhanceFitness program to help bring this falls prevention and physical fitness class to older rural adults.

Sep 8, 2022

How Physical Activity Helps Rural Older Adults Stay Strong and Steady

Find answers to frequently asked questions about falls prevention grants.

Sep 8, 2022

Frequently Asked Questions for CDSME Grantees

Find answers to frequently asked questions about falls prevention grants.

Sep 8, 2022

Frequently Asked Questions for Falls Prevention Grantees

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Sep 8, 2022

Need Help with the National CDSME Database? Submit a Request

Our Guide to Importing Data into the National CDSME Database gives an overview of importing data, things to consider when working with and choosing a vendor, and data preparation tips.

Sep 8, 2022

Guide to Importing Data into the National Chronic Disease Self-Management Education (CDSME) Database

Children and older adults are at risk for injury and death from furniture tip-overs, but you can take these preventive steps to avoid a tragedy.

Sep 7, 2022

How to Prevent Deaths from Furniture Tip-Overs

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

This guide not only helps us deepen the understanding of disabilities, inclusivity, and accessibility, but also provides practical and effective strategies to create an accessible and inclusive environment for all community members to participate in health promotion programs.

Aug 30, 2022

Disability, Accessibility, and Inclusivity: A Best Practices Guide for Health Education Providers

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Aug 30, 2022

How to Contact Your State's Falls Prevention Coalition

Organizations that have received Administration for Community Living (ACL) funding to implement evidence-based chronic disease self-management education (CDSME) or Falls Prevention programs can use this template to promote their new award.

Aug 29, 2022

Press Release Template for New ACL Grantees

When submitting a grant proposal, a clearly defined management process and plan can help guide the proposal team to a competitive, on-time submission.

Aug 29, 2022

Succeed at Grant Proposals: Have a Plan and a Process

As the coronavirus pandemic continues, senior centers are finding ways to bring older adults back, both physically and with other types of outreach.

Aug 24, 2022

How Senior Centers are Bringing Back Older Adults

Floods in July 2022 have devastated the Knott County Senior Center in Kentucky and the community, which already had been hard hit by the COVID pandemic.

Aug 24, 2022

Senior Center Spotlight: Kentucky Floods Take a Toll on Knott County Senior Center

Use our best practices for planning and implementing falls prevention programs remotely, instead of or in addition to your in-person programming.

Aug 23, 2022

Delivering Falls Prevention Programs Remotely: Best Practices and Lessons Learned

Each year in May, NCOA and partners host the Older Adult Mental Health Awareness Day symposium is held as a free educational event for professionals.

Aug 15, 2022

Older Adult Mental Health Awareness Day Symposium Impact Reports

The 5th annual Older Adult Mental Health Awareness Day Symposium featured powerfully told personal mental health stories, research findings on the state of mental health in older adults, and promising programs and interventions.

Aug 15, 2022

Supporting Older Adult Mental Health: What You Can Do

Join us for this webinar to learn more about HARP, a newly approved Older Americans Act Title III-D evidence-based program.

Aug 10, 2022

Home Hazard Removal Program (HARP): An Evidence-Based Program Created from the Older Americans Act

Join this webinar to hear discussion among a panel of experts on the value of community-based organization engagement with local Health Information Exchanges (HIE).

Aug 9, 2022

Strengthening Connections Between Community-Based Organizations and Health Information Exchanges

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Aug 9, 2022

Prescription Help from States and Drug Manufacturers

Significant health disparities contribute to an overall lower quality of life and premature death rates among Native elders. Evidence-based interventions can help address disparities-related poor health outcomes, including among Native communities.

Aug 4, 2022

How Can Proven Evidence-Based Resources Better Reach Native Elders?

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Aug 4, 2022

Encouraging Older Adults to Stay Active and Safe During the Coronavirus Pandemic

Join us for this webinar to learn more about HARP, a newly approved Older Americans Act Title III-D evidence-based program.

Aug 2, 2022

How Removing Hazards From the Home Using HARP Can Prevent Falls

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Aug 2, 2022

Medicare Telehealth Toolkit for Counselors

The upcoming White House Conference on Hunger, Nutrition & Health, the first since 1969, is a chance to craft transformational policies that will make nutritious food affordable and accessible.

Jul 29, 2022

Older Adults and Hunger: Helping People Lead Healthier Lives Helps Us All

Older adults living with diabetes can benefit from a positive, supportive social network to help them make and maintain necessary behavior changes. Remember, you're not alone.

Jul 29, 2022

Older Adults and Diabetes: How Social Support Can Help

Find out who's eligible and how to apply for the Senior Community Service Employment Program (SCSEP), the national program to help low-income, unemployed individuals aged 55+ find work.

Jul 29, 2022

About the Senior Community Service Employment Program (SCSEP)

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Jul 27, 2022

The Top 5 Financial Scams Targeting Older Adults

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Jul 25, 2022

Improving Health in Senior Centers

Older adults, especially those with chronic health conditions, are the most vulnerable to experiencing severe complications from COVID-19. Here are 5 things to remember to ensure you stay safe and reduce the spread.

Jul 22, 2022

Summer Reflections on Staying Safe

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Jul 21, 2022

Data Collection Tools for Falls Prevention Programs

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Jul 21, 2022

Data Collection Tools for Chronic Disease Self-Management Education

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Jul 21, 2022

Get the Facts on Falls Prevention

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Jul 20, 2022

Senior Center Success Stories

After researching ways to broaden their impact on the local community, Groton Senior Center, always focused on fun and fitness, rebranded as Thrive 55+.

Jul 20, 2022

Senior Center Spotlight: Thrive 55+ Rebrands to Broaden Their Appeal

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Jul 19, 2022

Get the Facts on Senior Centers

We want to hear your senior center story! Share it with us today by telling your personal account of how your senior center has impacted the lives of older adults.

Jul 19, 2022

Share Your Senior Center Story

A lead entity (LE) can be a powerful tool for community-based organizations by helping unify program delivery and centralize and coordinate a range of functions.

Jul 15, 2022

How to Build a Strong Community Care Hub Lead Entity

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Jul 15, 2022

Get the Facts on Economic Security for Seniors

Mobility Transfer Systems adult portable bed rails can create an entrapment hazard, posing a risk of serious injury or death to users.

Jul 11, 2022

How Adult Portable Bed Rails Can Fatally Entrap Users and Cause Asphyxia Hazard

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Jul 7, 2022

Getting Started in the Falls Prevention Database

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Jul 5, 2022

Strategic Partnerships

The NISC Senior Center Leadership Collaborative will create a cohesive national senior center network organized to participate in a collaborative learning environment.

Jun 24, 2022

NISC Senior Center Leadership Collaborative

In a city with 18 senior centers, Good Sam Senior Center doesn't seek to serve the entire older adult population, but serves the local community well.

Jun 23, 2022

Senior Center Spotlight: Good Sam Senior Center Gives Sense of Ownership

Many thanks to our National Institute of Senior Centers (NISC) leaders who have completed their terms on the National Institute of Senior Centers (NISC) Executive Committee and our incoming senior center leaders.

Jun 23, 2022

NISC Celebrates New and Outgoing Senior Center Leaders

As you work to integrate evidence-based programs and other services with the health care sector, learn about types of payment and service delivery models available and which ones are operating in your state.

Jun 23, 2022

Grant Writing: How to Develop a Compelling Need Statement

Why cognitive disorders like Alzheimer's are split from mental illness and substance use treatment, and how we can break down the silos.

Jun 23, 2022

Dementia, Mental Illness, and Substance Use Disorders in Older Adults: One Mind, Many Silos

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Jun 22, 2022

Guidelines for Operationalizing ACL Criteria for Evidence-Based Programs

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Jun 22, 2022

Apply to Become an Evidence-Based Program

Three community-based organizations share lessons learned in improving culturally inclusive depression care for older Asian Americans.

Jun 17, 2022

Creating Inclusive Depression Care for Older Asian Americans: What Community Organizations Can Do

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Jun 16, 2022

Evidence-Based Program: Home Hazard Removal Program (HARP)

By actively listening and adapting to the needs of the communities they serve, community-based organizations are an essential part of ensuring equitable aging for everyone.

Jun 16, 2022

Equity in Benefits: How 3 Community-Based Organizations Support Older Adults

These tips and recommendations can help the Aging Network improve the Medicare Annual Wellness Visit.

Jun 15, 2022

The Medicare Annual Wellness Visit: Opportunities for the Aging Network

A historic investment in home care included in Senate legislation is currently under discussion. Find out how you help older adults remain healthy and independent at home.

Jun 15, 2022

3 Reasons You Should Support Home Care for Older Adults

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Jun 8, 2022

ACL Grant Reporting Requirements for Falls Prevention

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Jun 8, 2022

ACL Grant Reporting Requirements for Chronic Disease Self-Management Education

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Jun 6, 2022

Falls Prevention Programs: Saving Lives, Saving Money Infographic

A group of seniors are doing stretch band exercises together at a senior center.

Jun 1, 2022

Falls Prevention Awareness Week Promotion Toolkit

Give NCOA permission to upload your program data uploaded to the National CDSME or Falls Prevention Database.

Jun 1, 2022

Navigating the Original Medicare and Medicare Advantage Appeals Process

Help fight Medicare fraud and abuse this Medicare Fraud Prevention Week and all year long with these tips from the Senior Medicare Patrol.

Jun 1, 2022

Medicare Fraud And Abuse: How Seniors Can Protect Themselves

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May 27, 2022

Evidence-Based Program: Bingocize®

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May 27, 2022

Evidence-Based Program: Powerful Tools for Caregivers

Senior centers are playing a key role in supporting LGBTQ older adults especially during a time of heightened social isolation and loneliness brought on by the COVID-19 pandemic.

May 26, 2022

How Can Senior Centers Better Support LGBTQ Older Adults?

Many people are reluctant to talk about mental health, but a diagnosis is the first step toward treatment.

May 26, 2022

How to Support Loved Ones Who Have Mental Health Conditions

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May 25, 2022

Extra Help (LIS) & Medicare Savings Programs (MSP): Mapping Those Potentially Eligible

The Chicago-area Center on Addison senior center offers a safe space for older LGBTQ adults to find support and connect with peers.

May 24, 2022

Senior Center Spotlight: Center on Addison Supports LGBTQ Community

Join us for this webinar to learn how to best engage with your local media and boost falls prevention education this September and year-round.

May 24, 2022

Making the Most of Your Falls Prevention Media Moment

This webinar gives an overview of the Prevention and Public Health Fund CDSME grant initiative.

May 24, 2022

Kick-Off Webinar: 2022 Prevention and Public Health Fund Chronic Disease Self-Management Education Grantees

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May 24, 2022

Kick-Off Webinar: 2022 Prevention and Public Health Fund Falls Prevention Grantees

Planning ahead and tapping into the expertise of your community members and support of local businesses will help ensure a successful falls prevention event.

May 20, 2022

How to Plan a Falls Prevention Event

Certain medications increase an older adult's risk of falls. That includes over-the-counter drugs and herbal remedies. A HomeMeds medication review can help prevent falls and other health problems among older adults.

May 20, 2022

What Medications Increase the Risk of Falling Among Older Adults?

Talking is one of the easiest ways to create awareness and spark action. You don’t have to be a falls expert to talk with your friends, your family, or your neighbors about falls prevention.

May 19, 2022

4 Tips to Help You Talk to Older Adults About Preventing Falls

Improving mental health care for older adults requires changes such as strengthening the mental health workforce, continued expansion of Medicare coverage of tele-health visits, parity between physical and mental health care, and increased Older Americans Act funding.

May 18, 2022

How to Improve Access to Mental Health and Substance Use Care for Older Adults

Knowing ways to provide help and support (such as recognizing warning signs and investing in intervention training) and having access to resources can help create a network of safety for older adults who may be at risk of suicide.

May 17, 2022

How to Respond to Suicide Risk in Older Adults

Practical and freely available clinical resources are available for behavioral health professionals who work with older adults.

May 17, 2022

Helping Mental Health Professionals Treat Older Adults

Many mental health care provides won't accept Medicare. The Biden administration and Congress are considering strategies to modernize the Medicare program so mental health needs for older adults can be adequately met.

May 13, 2022

How to Improve Access to Mental Health Care for Medicare Recipients

Screening women in the private sector to identify veteran status can connect them with additional resources that lead to improved health and financial security.

May 12, 2022

Older Women Veterans: How You Can Improve Their Health and Financial Security

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May 10, 2022

Medicare Savings Program Enrollment

Health promotion workshops can help minimize social isolation and loneliness. Measuring such programs can help pinpoint what's working well.

May 4, 2022

On Your Own Doesn't Have to Mean Alone: How to Help Older Adults Stay Socially Connected

Accountable Care Organizations (ACOs) are groups of doctors, hospitals, and other health care professionals that work together to give you better care.

May 3, 2022

Accountable Care Organizations (ACOs): What You Need to Know

Expressing concern in a non-judgmental, collaborative way can help address substance use problems in older adults.

May 3, 2022

Tips for Talking to Older Adults About Substance Use

Older adults crave retirement support beyond financial planning, and organizations can provide this support to be an employer of choice and make room for high-potential talent

Apr 27, 2022

Unclogging Talent Pipelines: Developing Employees From Start to Finish

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Apr 22, 2022

How the Secure Act Will Help Secure Women's Wealth in Retirement

Arlington Heights Senior Center offers a one-stop-shop approach to give locals age 55 and older a place for nutrition support, recreation, socialization and more

Apr 22, 2022

Senior Center Spotlight: Arlington Heights Senior Center Showcases Cooperation

Eating disorders anorexia nervosa, bulimia nervosa, binge-eating disorder, and avoidant/restrictive food intake disorder can occur at any age, and treatment should involve many trained professionals

Apr 21, 2022

Eating Disorders Don’t Discriminate on the Basis of Age or Gender

A senior Black couple is outside power walking in their neighborhood. Regular exercise can help slow or prevent bone loss as well as boost muscle strength.

Apr 18, 2022

Get Ready for Falls Prevention Awareness Week 2022

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Apr 15, 2022

Falls Prevention Program Participants vs. Completers: How Are They Tracked?

President Joe Biden, posted on January 26, 2022 on the White House's Facebook page, signing an Executive Order that establishes sexual harassment as an offense under the Uniform Code of Military Justice.

Apr 5, 2022

Biden's 2023 Budget Calls for Boost in Older Americans Act Funding

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Apr 4, 2022

Get the Facts on Osteoporosis, Falls, and Broken Bones

The Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program, or SNAP, is the largest domestic hunger safety net program, helping low-income older adults achieve food security.

Apr 4, 2022

Seniors & SNAP: 5 Myths Busted

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Mar 31, 2022

Resource Guide: Remote Delivery of Evidence-based Programs

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Mar 31, 2022

Understand How Health Impacts Wealth for Women and People of Color

Find out how Omaha-based Intercultural Senior Center evolved to offer programming and social activities with linguistic and cultural access for older adults from 20 countries.

Mar 30, 2022

Senior Center Spotlight: Intercultural Senior Center Evolves to Serve Seniors with Language Barriers

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Mar 30, 2022

How Senior Centers Can Help Older Adults Save Money

Give NCOA permission to upload your program data uploaded to the National CDSME or Falls Prevention Database.

Mar 30, 2022

How to Be A Competitive Grant Application Success Story Through Readiness

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Mar 28, 2022

A Conversation About MIPPA Past, Present, and Future

A Black senior man is sitting in a group having a discussion with other older adults.

Mar 24, 2022

How to Integrate Programming into Care Settings using Community Health Workers

An older adult woman is in line at a pharmacy, purchasing her medications.

Mar 24, 2022

LINET and Part D Extra Help

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Mar 24, 2022

Advocates Push to Restart Build Back Better Provisions

With the right care, support and resources, people with Parkinson’s can live well for many years. Get free resources, including training and continuing education for professionals.

Mar 23, 2022

Parkinson’s Disease at a Glance and the Resources That Help

President Biden signed an omnibus federal appropriations bill on March 15, which includes FY22 aging program funding that is, unfortunately, less than originally proposed by Congress.

Mar 23, 2022

Final Funding for Aging Services Falls Short of Original Proposals

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Mar 18, 2022

Evidence-Based Program: CDC Diabetes Prevention Program (DPP)

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Mar 17, 2022

Evidence-Based Program: Wellness Initiative for Senior Education (WISE)

A SNAP interview helps determine your eligibility and qualifies you for benefits. When you know exactly what to expect, you can go to your interview prepared.

Mar 16, 2022

How to Establish the Community Health Worker Position

A younger aging services professional is in the home of a senior man, going over his options for at-home care.

Mar 9, 2022

Understanding the Community Health Worker Referral Process

A Black senior man is practicing yoga in the park with other older adults.

Mar 2, 2022

Falls Prevention Awareness Week Impact Reports

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Mar 1, 2022

How to Help Native Americans, Alaskans, and Hawaiians Find Medicare Savings

Every day, we fight for public programs that enable older adults to pay for healthy food, manage their chronic conditions, and connect with friends to stave off the lethal effects of isolation.

Feb 24, 2022

Fighting for Bea and Gladys. Fighting for Equity in Aging.

Give NCOA permission to upload your program data uploaded to the National CDSME or Falls Prevention Database.

Feb 23, 2022

How to Successfully Write Competitive Grants as a Community-Based Organization

Older adults are sitting in a computer training session at the William Hodson Senior Center in the Bronx, NY. The William Hodson Senior Center, widely recognized as the first senior center in the U.S, was created to address social isolation, poor nutrition, and lack of support for older adults.

Feb 23, 2022

Senior Center Spotlight: William Hodson Senior Center Addresses Social Isolation for Older Adults

A senior center professional is at a client's door for their regular visit.

Feb 22, 2022

What Is a Community Health Worker and How Do They Support Evidence-Based Programming?

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Feb 17, 2022

About Evidence-Based Programs

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Feb 11, 2022

A Call to Action to Improve Cultural Relevance and Accessibility: Evidence-Based Health Promotion Programs Among American Indian, Alaska Native, and Native Hawaiian Communities

A grandfather is hugging his two grandchildren in the kitchen of his daughter's home.

Feb 4, 2022

How to Make the Most of Screen Time with Your Grandkids

A group of older adult women are playing Bingo in a senior center during the day.

Jan 31, 2022

The Modernizing Senior Centers Resource Center: Helping Senior Centers Thrive in an Ever-Changing World

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Jan 27, 2022

Contracting with Medicare Advantage Plans for Special Supplemental Benefits for the Chronically Ill

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Jan 26, 2022

4 Reasons to Join NCOA's National Institute of Senior Centers

Being vaccinated and wearing a mask in crowded indoor spaces are key to protecting older adults from COVID-19.

Jan 26, 2022

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

An aging services professional is giving an older adult guidance on which evidence-based programs could be a good fit for her health.

Jan 24, 2022

How Evidence-Based Health Promotion Programs Can Support Adults with HIV/AIDS

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Jan 21, 2022

Benefits of NISC Affiliation

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Jan 20, 2022

Part D Low Income Subsidy/Extra Help Eligibility and Coverage Chart

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Jan 20, 2022

Medicare Savings Programs Eligibility and Coverage

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Jan 20, 2022

Medicare Core Benefits Cheat Sheet

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Jan 20, 2022

Counting Income & Resources for Extra Help

A senior Black man is adjusting the thermostat at home.

Jan 13, 2022

How to Make It Easier for Older Adults to Get Energy and Utility Assistance

Our integrated care toolkit breaks down Medicare and Medicaid coverage options in an easy-to-understand format for counselors and consumers.

Jan 13, 2022

Integrated Care for People with Medicare and Medicaid

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Jan 6, 2022

How to Collect Powerful Testimonials from Program Participants

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Jan 5, 2022

How to Customize Marketing for Programs in Indigenous Communities

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Jan 4, 2022

From Billboards to Gas Pumps: Conducting Benefits Outreach in Highly Trafficked Areas

A SNAP interview helps determine your eligibility and qualifies you for benefits. When you know exactly what to expect, you can go to your interview prepared.

Jan 4, 2022

CDSME Participants vs. Completers: How Are They Tracked?

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Jan 3, 2022

Partnering with Fire and Emergency Medical Services to Prevent Falls

NCOA and Lyft have partnered again to help older adults get their shot or booster. Find out how you can book a ride to pick them up with the new NCOA ride code.

Dec 31, 2021

More Help to Get Older Adults to Vaccine and Booster Appointments

A senior Hispanic woman is receiving her COVID vaccine at home.

Dec 2, 2021

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

An older Asian couple is taking a walk in the park together on a sunny afternoon.

Nov 30, 2021

Instructions: Walk With Ease Data Collection & Entry

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

Use this template if your organization is working with a third-party vendor to enter and manage falls prevention program participant and workshop data.

Nov 23, 2021

Guide to Importing Data into the National Falls Prevention Database

The pandemic has underscored the essential work that caregivers do to keep our families safe and power an economy that is still struggling to rebound.

Nov 23, 2021

Rosie the Riveter Is Now Cristina the Caregiver, and She’s Ready to Build Back Better

A Black senior man is sitting at home in a comfortable chair, smiling.

Nov 23, 2021

Use Your Home to Stay at Home

An older Black female professional is discussing Medicare benefits with an Asian male colleague.

Nov 16, 2021

How SCSEP Has Helped Older Adults Stay Employed During the Pandemic

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Nov 15, 2021

Emergency Broadband Benefit Made Permanent in Final Infrastructure Bill

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Nov 9, 2021

Fund Development is Mission Critical: Securing Grants for Evidence-Based Programs

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Nov 9, 2021

Get to Know the 2020 NISC Programs of Excellence Winners

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Nov 8, 2021

Home Modification Tools and Tips to Help Prevent Falls

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Nov 4, 2021

The Role of Community Health Workers in Fighting Obesity and Chronic Disease

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Nov 4, 2021

Medicare in 2022

A senior Asian couple are practicing yoga in their living room virtually.

Oct 27, 2021

"Grand Rounds" Webinars: Health Promotion Programs and COVID-19

Two older adults are dancing together in front of a group at a local senior center.

Oct 21, 2021

NISC's Annual Programs of Excellence

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Oct 20, 2021

Climate Change and Its Impact on Older Adults' Mental Health

Jim Knickman, former Board Chair of the National Council on Aging.

Oct 13, 2021

You Get What You Give When You Help Older Adults, Says Jim Knickman

A senior woman is sitting on the sofa in her living room having a video call with her health advisor.

Oct 12, 2021

Tracking Health Promotion Program Guidance During COVID-19

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Oct 11, 2021

Food Sovereignty in Indian Country: Reaching Elders in Santa Clara Pueblo

A son hugs his senior father while they're going for a walk in their neighborhood.

Oct 4, 2021

Research on Evidence-Based Programs

Benefits Enrollment Centers (BECs) help Medicare members with low income get benefits that pay for food, healthcare, and more.

Oct 1, 2021

Meet Our Benefits Enrollment Centers (BECs)

This brief compiles the various positive outcomes from the Chronic Disease Self-Management Program National Study in one handy location.

Oct 1, 2021

National Study of the Chronic Disease Self-Management Program: A Brief Overview

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Oct 1, 2021

Evidence-Based Program: Healthy Steps in Motion

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Oct 1, 2021

Evidence-Based Program: Healthy Steps for Older Adults

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Sep 28, 2021

Junk or Not? How to Sort Your Medicare Mail

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Sep 28, 2021

Low-Income Household Water Assistance Program

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Sep 20, 2021

Mental Health First Aid for Older Adults

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Sep 15, 2021

Turning 65? Follow Your Path to Medicare

A young caregiver is holding the hand of her older adult grandmother.

Sep 15, 2021

Suicide Prevention Month: Insights and Strategies for Reducing Suicide Among Older Adults

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Sep 15, 2021

Medicare and the Marketplace: Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

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Sep 10, 2021

Tips for Grandparents Sharing Child Care

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Sep 9, 2021

Fire and Falls Webinar Series: Engaging Firefighters and EMS for Falls Prevention

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Sep 9, 2021

Evidence-Based Program: Geri-Fit® Strength Training Workout for Older Adults

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Sep 9, 2021

Evidence-Based Program: CAPABLE

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Sep 7, 2021

Business Planning & Sustainability

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Sep 7, 2021

Evidence-Based Program: A Matter of Balance

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Aug 30, 2021

Budget Blueprint Proposes Historic Investments in Medicare, Medicaid

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

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Aug 26, 2021

Medicare Advantage Enrollment and Disenrollment Rules

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Aug 26, 2021

Strengthening Falls Prevention Efforts with the Help of First Responders

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Aug 26, 2021

Optional Data Fields in the National CDSME Database

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Aug 25, 2021

Resources for Engaging Adults with Disabilities in Evidence-Based Programs

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Aug 24, 2021

Privacy and Data Security Practices

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Aug 23, 2021

How Home Equity and Cash Flow Impact Aging in Place

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Aug 20, 2021

Making Your Senior Center More Comfortable for Those with Visual Impairments

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Aug 19, 2021

Medicare Advantage Special Enrollment Periods

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Aug 10, 2021

House Approves FY22 Aging Services Investments

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 telehealth service is a full visit with a provider that requires real-time communication through audio and video technology. Find out how Medicare covers telehealth.

Aug 6, 2021

Resource Guide: Terminology for Virtual Programming

A senior Black couple is walking their bulldog in the park, laughing while enjoying nature.

Aug 4, 2021

Get Ready for Falls Prevention Awareness Week 2021

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Aug 4, 2021

Addressing the Nation's Retirement Crisis: The 80%

An older adult, senior father has his arm around his U.S. veteran son - both are smiling with pride.

Aug 4, 2021

VA Offers Support Services to Caregivers of Veterans

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Jul 29, 2021

Marketing & Recruitment

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Jul 29, 2021

It's Medicare's Birthday. A Time for Reflection. A Time for Change.

An Asian senior woman is holding her tablet up, making a decision about her health.

Jul 28, 2021

Mapping Low-Income Older Adults by Race, Language, and Technology Access

Two older women, standing outside and visiting during the pandemic, are elbow bumping while wearing masks.

Jul 28, 2021

Understanding Social Isolation and its Impact on Older Adults and Those Living with Disabilities

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Jul 28, 2021

Outreach and Recruitment

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Jul 26, 2021

Tip Sheet: Medical Nutrition Therapy (MNT)

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Jul 26, 2021

Cost Calculator for Chronic Disease Self-Management Programs

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Jul 21, 2021

Business Acumen “Office Hour”: Navigating Network Partnerships

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Jul 19, 2021

VA Benefits: Navigation and Caregiver Support for Those with Military Service

A black senior woman with cancer is wearing a scarf on her head, staring out the window of her hospital room.

Jul 14, 2021

Get the Facts on Chronic Disease Self-Management

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Jul 13, 2021

NCOA Partnership Assessment Tool

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Jul 9, 2021

It’s Time to Address Broadband Connectivity Issues for Older Adults

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Jul 9, 2021

Do’s and Don’ts for Modifying Data Collection Forms

An interracial senior couple is playing with their grandson in their living room.

Jul 8, 2021

How to Help Grandparents That Are Caring for Grandkids

An "Evidence-Based Program" banner from NCOA's Center of Healthy Aging.

Jul 2, 2021

Evidence-Based Program: Active Choices

For most evidence-based programs, master trainers and lay leaders are needed to be trained in order to implement the program in the community. Find resources to support your program infrastructure, developed by other community-based organizations.

Jul 2, 2021

Delivery Infrastructure & Capacity

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Jul 1, 2021

Grant Opportunity for Benefits Enrollment Centers

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Jun 29, 2021

Maximizing Data and Partnerships to Enhance Evidence-Based Program Sustainability

A senior Black woman is lifting weights in the gym with her trainer.

Jun 29, 2021

Falls Prevention Conversation Guide for Caregivers

Get practical tips to partner with local libraries for MIPPA and Medicare benefits outreach.

Jun 28, 2021

How to Partner with Libraries for MIPPA Outreach

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Jun 17, 2021

What Is Medicaid Estate Recovery? And How Does It Work?

A senior man in a wheelchair is hugging his younger caregiver while they're outside at a park.

Jun 15, 2021

Elder Abuse Is Intolerable. It’s Up to Each of Us to Stop It.

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Jun 10, 2021

How to Partner with Hospitals for Community-Based Services

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