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Older Americans Act for Advocates

The Older Americans Act (OAA) funds critical services that keep our nation's seniors healthy and independent—services like meals, job training, senior centers, health promotion, benefits enrollment, caregiver support, transportation, and more.
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Understanding the Federal Budget

More older Americans than ever need assistance and support to make ends meet. Learn more about the federal budget and how NCOA makes sure that deficit reduction does not come at the expense of programs that serve vulnerable seniors.

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Sep 21, 2022

New Bill Strengthens Job Programs for Older Workers

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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

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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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Mar 24, 2022

Advocates Push to Restart Build Back Better Provisions

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A group of four multi-ethnic senior women are enjoying water aerobics at a senior center.

Jan 27, 2022

Understanding Federal Funding for Senior Centers

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A senior Caucasian woman is receiving help getting up from a seated position from her caregiver.

Nov 19, 2021

Build Back Better Act Passes House

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Nov 9, 2021

Senate Releases FY22 Funding Proposals for Aging Services Programs

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Oct 12, 2021

Build Back Better Act Stalls in Congress

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Aug 10, 2021

Congress Is in Recess: Here’s How to Make Your Voice Heard

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A young health care worker is providing support to a senior woman during a home visit.

Jun 2, 2021

Biden Budget Invests in Aging Programs

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Volunteers gather outside to pack boxes/meals for delivery to seniors and people with disabilities, only the food, boxes, and tables can be seen.

Apr 12, 2021

Federal Budget Process Begins with Biden Request

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Find out how a Benefits Enrollment Center (BEC) can help you find and enroll in all the benefits programs you qualify for.

Apr 8, 2021

The Rationale for FY22 Aging Services Funding

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Mar 16, 2021

American Rescue Plan Improves Senior Health and Financial Security

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Feb 23, 2021

Get the Facts on Elder Abuse

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Jan 7, 2021

House Measures Leading to the Reauthorization of the Older Americans Act

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Jan 6, 2021

Senate Measures Leading to the Reauthorization of the Older Americans Act

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Learn more about the bipartisan, bicameral agreement on OAA reauthorization that was adopted by unanimous consent in the Senate on March 3, 2020.

Jan 4, 2021

Recent Legislative Developments in the Older Americans Act

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Learn more about the Older Americans Act and the Aging Network programs and strategies it supports.

Dec 11, 2020

The Background and History of the Older Americans Act

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Jul 22, 2020

Congress Invests in Most Pressing Needs, But Budget Restrictions Remain

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May 20, 2020

The Heroes Act: What Is It and How Will It Provide Relief?

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An older woman smiles while sitting in a room with other seniors at a senior center.

Feb 4, 2020

NCOA Endorsement of Supporting Older Americans Act of 2020

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A group of older adults are going through their daily stretching exercise routine at a senior center.

Feb 4, 2020

Supporting Older Americans Act of 2020 Summary

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A large group of older adults, all multi-ethnic, have their arms raised and are cheering with joy.

Jan 22, 2020

Aging Mastery Program® Qualifications for Older Americans Act Title III Funding

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Sep 17, 2019

House Committee Steps Up for Dignity in Aging Act

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Jun 5, 2019

The Importance of Reauthorizing the Older Americans Act

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An older woman is being pushed by her husband while riding her bike outside in nature.

Mar 1, 2019

NCOA Proposals: OAA Reauthorization for 2019

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May 16, 2018

The Aging Mastery Program® Is Research- and Evidence-Based

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A group of seniors are smiling on a job training site while doing work on computers.

May 10, 2018

Assessing the Effectiveness of the Aging Mastery Program®

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