Celebrate Older Americans Month by Finding Benefit Programs that Can Help You

During Older Americans Month, BenefitsCheckUp® wants to remind older adults and their caregivers to get a free screening for benefits that could help them pay for food, health care, and more.

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NCOA Urges Older Adults to Get a Hearing Test So They Can Stay in the Conversation

May is Better Hearing Awareness Month and Older Americans Month, and NCOA, with support from United Health Foundation, is educating older adults about the signs of hearing loss and the importance of getting screened.

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Hearing Loss Brochure

Get a free copy of our brochure on hearing loss.

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Hearing Loss: It's a Family Affair

What causes hearing loss and how do you know if you have it? Explore our information and resources on how to stay in the conversation.

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Questions and Answers about Hearing Loss

Get answers to your questions about hearing loss, and find out what you and others can do to get treatment.

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Turn Old Cell Phones into Cash for Your Center

Since 2007, senior centers have raised over $98,000 by participating in the NISC Cellular Recycler program. Find out how your center can get started today.

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Congratulations to Newly Accredited Heritage Center

The Heritage Center of the Jewish Community Center, Overland Park, KS, earned National Senior Center Accreditation in April. Strengths at the center include a comprehensive volunteer handbook, manual, and user-friendly computer system for volunteers to log hours.

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Developing Seniors into Photographers

After taking a 10-week course, seniors at the Catonsville Senior Center, MD, felt confident using a new technology and their creativity. The program is a winner in the NISC 2011 Programs of Excellence Awards.

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NCOA Expert Testifies on Reverse Mortgages

Barbara Stucki, NCOA vice president for Home Equity Initiatives, will testify tomorrow before a House subcommittee with oversight of the federal reverse mortgage program for seniors.

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Training, a Job, and a Life Turned Around

At 61, Pat Lardiere found herself out of work, despite many years of two jobs. Then she found NCOA’s Senior Community Service Employment Program. Noting her dedication and skills, staff encouraged her to sign up for free training to become a certified home health aide. Two years later, she has two steady clients—and a steady income.

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