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LGBT Elders Gain Attention
November 4,09
LGBT Elders Gain Attention

No Social Security Cost of Living Adjustment for 2010
No Social Security COLA for 2010

Buddy Can You Spare A Job? New Metlife Boomer Employment Study
October 19,09
MetLife Releases New Study of Job Market Realities for Aging Baby Boomers

Coming Soon: Medicare Part D Marketing
Medicare Part D marketing starts Oct. 1

Video: Alcohol and Medicine Don't Mix
Video: Alcohol and Medicine Don't Mix

Health Reform Ads: Just the Facts, Please
Health Reform Ads: Just the Facts, Please

Prescription Drug Premiums to Rise Next Year
Medicare prescription drug premiums to increase in 2010

Civic Engagement, Falls Prevention Funding in the Works
Older Americans Act programs get 3.9% funding increase in FY 2010

Longer lives and job market drive boomers to start businesses
Study shows that boomer entrepreneurs will help economic recovery

Study: Too Many Medicare Plans, Too Much Confusion
Study Shows Multiple Medicare D Plan Cause Confusion

Bill to Empower Seniors at Home
Empowered at Home Act Would Help Seniors Access Medicaid Home Services

Legislation Boosts Medicare Low-Income Assistance
Legislation Boosts Medicare Low-Income Assistance

Increasing Participation in Benefit Programs for Low-Income Seniors
'Person-Centered' Approach Can Improve Benefits Participation for Low-Income Seniors

Beware of Economic Stimulus Scams Aimed at Seniors
Beware of Economic Stimulus Scams Aimed at Seniors

Recovery Payments to Mail in May
April 22,09
Federal government will mail $250 economic recovery payments to over 50 million qualifying people in May

Federal Economic Recovery Payments to Mail in May
Federal Economic Recovery Payments to Mail in May

Record Number of Americans Receiving Food Assistance
Record Number of Americans Receiving Food Assistance

Number of Unemployed Adults Age 65 and Older Reaches Record High
March 23,09
Senior unemployment increased to record 6.8% in February 2009

Florida Seniors Stay Independent by Staying Active
March 19,09
Staying Active Key To Elderly Independence

Ecoonomist Robert Reich Predicts Economic Upturn by Mid-2010
March 19,09
Rigorous Economic Recovery by Mid-2010, Robert Reich Tells NCOA

Studies Show that Students Aren't the Only Ones Who Benefit from School-based Tutoring
Seniors Find Tutoring Can Improve Health

Recovery Act Funding Will Provide Approximately 14 Million Meals for Struggling Seniors
March 18,09
Vice President Biden Announces Funding of Nearly $100 Million to Support Senior Nutrition Programs

National Osteoporosis Foundation Offers Falls Prevention Checklist Online
Free Falls Prevention Checklist Available

Celebrate Older Americans Month in May
Older Americans Month Theme Focuses on Prevention

Senior Transportation Intensive Training Application Deadline is April 3
February 12,09
Senior Transportation Institute Offers Intensive Training

Reverse Mortgages Increase Despite Slow Housing Market
January 30,09
HUD Data Shows Growth in Reverse Mortgages

Senior Program Combines Mental and Physical Fitness Training
January 30,09
Senior Fitness Association Offers Brain Training

Majority of Older Americans Hurt by Economic Slowdown
Survey Looks at Economy's Toll on Americans Aged 45+

Seniors Can Now Appy For Social Security Online
January 13,09
Social Security Touts New Online Retirement Application

Report Details Federal Research on Aging
Senate Special Committee on Aging releases federal aging research report

CMS Unveils Rating System for Nursing Homes
Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services offers nursing home ratings online

High Demand and Budget Cuts Strain State Senior Services
December 19,08
Survey: State Aging Programs Face Cuts, Increased Demand

AoA Offers DTV News
December 19,08
DTV e-news highlights education efforts for digital TV transition

Value of Family Caregiving Reaches $375 Billion
December 2,08
Family caregiving value exceeds national Medicaid long-term care spending in 2007.

LCAO and CCD Join Forces on Long-Term Care Reform
Aging, Disabilities Groups Adopt Principles for LTC Reform

HHS, ADA and Stanford Collaborate on Hispanic Diabetes Education
Initiative Will Offer Diabetes Self-Management Training to Hispanic Elders

Social Security 5.8% benefit increase takes effect January 2009
October 21,08
Social Security Announces 2009 Cost-of-Living Adjustment

Low-Income Home Heating Funds Available for Coming Winter
Government Releases $5.1 Billion in LIHEAP Funding

Seniors Struggle In Weakening Economy
Report examines impact of economic woes on seniors.

Study proposes Medicaid changes to cover significant ineligible population
October 2,08
Report: Low-Income Adults Under 65 Can't Get Medicaid

Hurricane Information Posted Online
September 17,08
See updated info for Gulf hurricane victims.

Elder Justice Legislation Moves Forward
September 16,08
Senate committee passes Elder Justice Act.

NCOA Shares Conference Video
June 1,08
See a video on Aging in America.