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Leslie Fried

Leslie Fried advocates for improved access to Medicare, Medicaid, SNAP, and other public benefits for disadvantaged older adults.

Six creative benefits outreach strategies

Here are six creative (and successful) approaches MIPPA grantees used to connect with older adults and persons with disabilities and enroll them in benefits.

Refusing to give up on a vulnerable older adult

Mr. K, 61, came to the Economic Security Initiative (ESI) through a referral from an AgeOptions Information and Assistance counselor. After 14 hours of assistance, Mr. K now receives benefits valued at $18,000/yr.

Stretching Every Dollar

Health problems had Ms. A relying on just $11,284 a year in income. After a visit to one of NCOA's Economic Security Service Centers, that more than doubled—and she's back at work. See what happened.

Next Steps in the Federal Budget Debate

Before leaving for spring recess, the House and Senate passed their respective budget resolutions and approved legislation to fund the government through September.

Federal Budget Debates Leave Falls Prevention Funding Hanging

Congress is trying to both finalize FY 2013 funding and set priorities for FY 2014. Where does that leave funding for fall prevention?

Side-by-Side Comparison of House and Senate FY14 Budget Resolutions

The House and Senate FY14 budget resolutions offer starkly different approaches to federal spending and deficit reduction. Learn more about each proposal.

A Ray of Hope Amid a Grim Forecast for Mature Workers

The latest job statistics show a grim outlook for the nation’s mature workers, but an initiative from NCOA aims to improve older adults’ likelihood of securing training, jobs, and financial support.

House FY14 Budget Resolution Poses More Harm to Seniors Programs

Budget Chairman Paul Ryan (R-WI) has released the House Republicans’ proposed FY 2014 budget resolution. Many of the provisions are similar to the FY13 proposal, including drastic cuts in programs that serve the most vulnerable Americans.

2012 Awards: Forever Young Fundraiser Nets $55,000

Dr. Andrew Weil and more than 1,500 attendees helped Klein JCC Senior Center in Philadelphia earn $55,000 in a unique fundraiser dubbed Forever Young. The event brought fun, interactive experiences to the boomer population and built a new donor base for the center.

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