On March 12, the Biden administration released its budget request, calling for critical investments in the health and economic security of older Americans, including $10 million to expand the Direct Care Workforce Strategies Center. See what NCOA is keeping an eye on as lawmakers work toward a final budget.

Now in its 59th year, the Older Americans Act (OAA) ensures a network of national, state, tribal, local, and community-based organizations can plan for and implement important programming to ensure all older Americans, especially the most vulnerable, can age well with health, dignity, and independence. Learn more about its history and what you can do to support its reauthorization this year.