Beyond Food and Medicine: Other Benefits to Boost Your Budget
NCOA’s BenefitsCheckUp can help you find other benefits beyond the basic necessities–such as employment, volunteer and discount programs to boost your budget and increase social engagement.
What Congress Should Do for Low-Income Older Adults
COVID-19 is devastating nursing homes across the country. Congress should protect older adults and people with disabilities by giving more funding to Home and Community Based Services. Here’s how you can take action.
ReadWomen’s History Month Reminds Us Things Have Gotten Better
Women’s History Month is a chance to remember major milestones that made aging well easier for women. Since the beginning of the 20th century, life expectancy has increased significantly due to improvements in public health, nutrition, and medical technology including improved treatments and better medications for heart disease, stroke, infectious diseases, and certain cancers, such as breast and colon cancers.
ReadOlder Adults and the 2020 Census: A Colorado Story
With all the concerns around the increased census issues, there are many opportunities to ensure that our older adult population is counted.
Read7 Facts about Older Adults and SNAP
The Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) is the largest domestic hunger safety net program helping low-income older adults to achieve food security. But many myths abound–here we set the record straight with seven facts about seniors and SNAP.
ReadStraight Talk for Seniors®: Federal Funding for Low-Income Benefits Outreach
On Sept. 30, funding authority expires for an important program that connects low-income Medicare beneficiaries with benefits to help them afford their health care costs. Learn more.
ReadFinding Post-Disaster Resources for Seniors
Following a natural disaster, finding information specifically for seniors can be challenging. Use these resources to get answers and find in-person assistance.
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