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So many of us, whether we realize it or not, are caregivers. Approximately 40 million Americans provide unpaid care to older adults and adults with disabilities—the majority of whom also juggle a job or other responsibilities. Wearing all of these hats can take its toll. Let NCOA be there for you.

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Menopause expert Maryon Stewart shares some tips on dealing with hot flashes, a common menopause symptom.

Oct 11, 2022

Menopause Hot Flashes: 9 Tips for Staying Cool Naturally

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Family caregivers may find it hard to take care of their own health. Learn to recognize and manage caregiver stress symptoms that can harm physical health.

Oct 7, 2022

Caregiver Stress: The Impact on Physical Health

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NCOA's Ramsey Alwin shares highlights from a United Nations International Day of Older Persons panel on "The Resilience and Contributions of Older Women."

Oct 6, 2022

Older Women to the World: We Exist and We Have Rights

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You can manage symptoms of menopause by following a few key tips, including getting enough of the right kinds of nutrients in your daily diet.

Oct 4, 2022

5 Ways to Manage Your Menopause Naturally

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Use this handy checklist from NCOA and Aetna if you’re considering making changes to your current Medicare Advantage plan or enrolling in a new one during the Annual Enrollment Period.

Oct 3, 2022

A 7-Point Checklist for Choosing a Medicare Advantage Plan

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Sep 30, 2022

What Medicare Part D Costs in 2023

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Monkeypox is from the same family of viruses that causes smallpox. Monkeypox symptoms are milder, and most people will recover within 2-4 weeks.

Sep 30, 2022

Monkeypox: What Older Adults Need to Know

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Learn some of the myths surrounding SNAP for non-citizens and whether you or someone you know may be eligible for vital food assistance.

Sep 30, 2022

Can I Get Food Stamps? A Non-Citizen’s Guide to SNAP Benefits

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If you’re unhappy with your SNAP benefits decision, you have the right to an appeal. See how to request one for yourself or someone else.

Sep 29, 2022

How Do I Appeal a SNAP Benefits Decision?

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Breast cancer is highly treatable if found in the early stages when treatment is more likely to be successful. Learn how screenings can be effective for early detection.

Sep 27, 2022

What You Need to Know About Breast Cancer Screenings

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Each state can create its own LIHEAP income guidelines, but they must fall within certain limits set by the government. Learn more.

Sep 26, 2022

What Is the Income Limit for LIHEAP?

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The Low-Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP) offers financial assistance to help you stay comfortably warm in the winter and cool in the summer.

Sep 23, 2022

What Is the Low-Income Home Energy Assistance Program?

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Are you experiencing menopause symptoms? Find out what you need to know about this midlife transition, including steps you can take to feel better.

Sep 22, 2022

What Is Menopause? What Women Need to Know

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Alice Brennan, a vibrant 88-year-old who died tragically at the hands of preventable medication harm and system failures, leaves a legacy of how to protect yourself and your loved ones.

Sep 22, 2022

Medication Safety: Tips When Starting New Prescriptions and Why Creating a List Is Important

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An up close shot of a nurse is giving a senior Black woman a flu shot.

Sep 15, 2022

It’s Time to Get Your Flu Shot: What You Need to Know During Flu Season

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An older black women is reaching for a prescription bottle in her medicine cabinet.

Sep 13, 2022

COVID-19 and Medications in the News

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Here are 6 things nonprofits serving older adults can do ahead of the election to make sure people have the information they need.

Sep 9, 2022

6 Ways Nonprofits Can Educate Older Voters this Election

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The COVID-19 shutdown of in-person exercise classes led to innovations with the EnhanceFitness program to help bring this falls prevention and physical fitness class to older rural adults.

Sep 8, 2022

How Physical Activity Helps Rural Older Adults Stay Strong and Steady

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Children and older adults are at risk for injury and death from furniture tip-overs, but you can take these preventive steps to avoid a tragedy.

Sep 7, 2022

How to Prevent Deaths from Furniture Tip-Overs

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NCOA is lifting up the work of Healthy People Healthy Democracy to ensure all older adults have a safe, healthy, and informative voting experience as the midterms approach.

Sep 7, 2022

Elections Guide for Older Adults: How to Stay Safe While Voting

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While many older adults worry that applying for SNAP is too complex or time-consuming, it isn't as difficult as you might expect. Learn how.

Sep 3, 2022

How to Apply for SNAP in Your State: 4 Simple Steps

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Is a prepaid debit card for you? Learn about the types of cards available, how they work, and whether you should consider using one.

Sep 2, 2022

Should Older Adults Use Prepaid Debit Cards?

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New to online banking? The right knowledge can empower you to add it to your budgeting toolkit with confidence. Here’s what you need to know.

Sep 2, 2022

How Can I Budget My Money With Online Banking?

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Many seniors resist help when it comes to budgeting their money. Learn why this happens—and how you can overcome it.

Aug 29, 2022

Helping Seniors with Budgeting: Practical Tips for Caregivers

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Incorrectly fitting footwear is common in older adults and strongly associated with foot problems and foot pain. Properly fitted shoes and regular foot care can reduce older adults' risk of falling.

Aug 26, 2022

How the Right Shoes Can Protect You From Falling

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Are you an older adult heading back to the workplace? Here’s what you should know to make your job search go as smoothly as possible.

Aug 23, 2022

3 Tech Tips to Prepare You for a Successful Job Search

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The 5th annual Older Adult Mental Health Awareness Day Symposium featured powerfully told personal mental health stories, research findings on the state of mental health in older adults, and promising programs and interventions.

Aug 15, 2022

Supporting Older Adult Mental Health: What You Can Do

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Aug 9, 2022

Prescription Help from States and Drug Manufacturers

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Educating yourself about Parkinson’s is essential. Equip yourself with information and resources that will prepare you for the caregiver experience.

Aug 8, 2022

Supporting the Support: Essential Parkinson's Disease Caregiver Resources

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If you’re an older adult heading back to the workplace, your outward appearance matters. Learn how to dress for success—no matter what job you have.

Aug 8, 2022

How to Dress for the Job You Want

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A telehealth service is a full visit with a provider that requires real-time communication through audio and video technology.​ Find out how Medicare covers telehealth.

Aug 6, 2022

How Medicare Covers Telehealth Services

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Senior African American man sits on a fitness ball at home while holding his arms up to show his strength.

Aug 4, 2022

Encouraging Older Adults to Stay Active and Safe During the Coronavirus Pandemic

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Join us for this webinar to learn more about HARP, a newly approved Older Americans Act Title III-D evidence-based program.

Aug 2, 2022

How Removing Hazards From the Home Using HARP Can Prevent Falls

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Alice Brennan, a vibrant 88-year-old, died tragically at the hands of preventable medication harm and system failures. Her legacy will be the steps you take to protect yourself and those you love. Medication safety begins with you.

Aug 2, 2022

Medication Safety: How Alice's Story Can Help Protect Older Adults

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The upcoming White House Conference on Hunger, Nutrition & Health, the first since 1969, is a chance to craft transformational policies that will make nutritious food affordable and accessible.

Jul 29, 2022

Older Adults and Hunger: Helping People Lead Healthier Lives Helps Us All

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Older adults living with diabetes can benefit from a positive, supportive social network to help them make and maintain necessary behavior changes. Remember, you're not alone.

Jul 29, 2022

Older Adults and Diabetes: How Social Support Can Help

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Introduced in 2011, the Medicare Annual Wellness Visit is a free benefit focused on health promotion and preventive care.

Jul 28, 2022

The Medicare Annual Wellness Visit: What Older Adults Should Know

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For people enrolled in Original Medicare (Parts A & B) the differences between a participating provider, a non-participating provider, and an opt-out provider, are important to understand.

Jul 28, 2022

What the 3 Types of Health Care Providers Mean for Medicare Beneficiaries

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Jul 27, 2022

The Top 5 Financial Scams Targeting Older Adults

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The Home-Delivered Nutrition Program works with nationwide partners to get meals directly to those whose independence might otherwise be at risk.

Jul 22, 2022

Home-Delivered Meals for Older Adults: A Caregiver's Guide

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Whether you’re traveling thousands of miles a year, or taking the occasional short trip, you can avoid extra risks by following these tips.

Jul 22, 2022

Safe Travel Tips for Older Adults

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Older adults, especially those with chronic health conditions, are the most vulnerable to experiencing severe complications from COVID-19. Here are 5 things to remember to ensure you stay safe and reduce the spread.

Jul 22, 2022

Summer Reflections on Staying Safe

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Is an older adult you care for making these dietary mistakes? Learn which foods seniors should avoid—and which programs can make a healthy diet more affordable.

Jul 21, 2022

8 Ways to Make Better Food Choices for Older Adults

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Three seniors and an instructor practice tai chi in a park.

Jul 21, 2022

Get the Facts on Falls Prevention

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

Jul 19, 2022

Get the Facts on Senior Centers

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We want to hear your senior center story! Share it with us today by telling your personal account of how your senior center has impacted the lives of older adults.

Jul 19, 2022

Share Your Senior Center Story

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What does it mean to be on a fixed income? Seniors on a fixed income depend on largely on limited funds from Social Security, pensions, and/or savings to live.

Jul 18, 2022

What Does Living on a Fixed Income Mean?

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The Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) helps people with low income eat healthier. But it offers several financial benefits as well. Learn why it makes financial sense.

Jul 16, 2022

4 Surprising Financial Benefits of SNAP

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Jul 15, 2022

Get the Facts on Economic Security for Seniors

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Learn more about the Restaurant Meals Program that allows certain SNAP recipients to purchase prepared meals at authorized restaurants with their EBT card.

Jul 14, 2022

What Is the SNAP Restaurant Meals Program?

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Make sure you read your Medicare notices. They include important information, such as why your care was denied and how you can appeal.

Jul 11, 2022

How to Appeal a Medicare Coverage Denial

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Mobility Transfer Systems adult portable bed rails can create an entrapment hazard, posing a risk of serious injury or death to users.

Jul 11, 2022

How Adult Portable Bed Rails Can Fatally Entrap Users and Cause Asphyxia Hazard

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With rising costs, it’s natural to be worried about affording your insulin. Learn what Medicare covers and how you can save on your diabetes medication.

Jul 11, 2022

Diabetes and Insulin: A Guide to Paying with Medicare

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For older adults who feel they may be losing some mental sharpness, it's important to look into mood changes as a potential cause.

Jun 23, 2022

Mental Sharpness in Older Adults: Check on Your Mood Before Blaming Your Mind

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Jun 21, 2022

Medicare and Hearing Health for Seniors

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Learn more about the mental health challenges experienced by people living with Parkinson’s and care partners, and ways to manage emotional well-being.

Jun 8, 2022

The Mental Health Aspects of Parkinson's: How It's More Than a Movement Disease

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Jun 6, 2022

Falls Prevention Programs: Saving Lives, Saving Money Infographic

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Help fight Medicare fraud and abuse this Medicare Fraud Prevention Week and all year long with these tips from the Senior Medicare Patrol.

Jun 1, 2022

Medicare Fraud And Abuse: How Seniors Can Protect Themselves

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Vaccines offer strong protection, and a second COVID-19 booster is now recommended for everyone older than 50 and those with compromised immune systems.

May 27, 2022

Second COVID-19 Booster: What Seniors Need to Know

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Many people are reluctant to talk about mental health, but a diagnosis is the first step toward treatment.

May 26, 2022

How to Support Loved Ones Who Have Mental Health Conditions

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A senior Caucasian woman is at her mailbox collecting letters, looking straight on at the camera.

May 25, 2022

Did You Receive a Letter from the Social Security Administration? Here’s What You Need to Know

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If you or an older adult you care for has concerns about applying for the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program, there are resources available to help.

May 23, 2022

Lifting Barriers to SNAP: Real Stories from Older Adults

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Certain medications increase an older adult's risk of falls. That includes over-the-counter drugs and herbal remedies. A HomeMeds medication review can help prevent falls and other health problems among older adults.

May 20, 2022

What Medications Increase the Risk of Falling Among Older Adults?

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Benefits Enrollment Centers (BECs) help Medicare-eligible, low-income older adults and younger adults with disabilities find and enroll in all the benefits programs for which they qualify.

May 19, 2022

How Do Benefits Enrollment Centers Help Older Adults?

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Talking is one of the easiest ways to create awareness and spark action. You don’t have to be a falls expert to talk with your friends, your family, or your neighbors about falls prevention.

May 19, 2022

4 Tips to Help You Talk to Older Adults About Preventing Falls

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Knowing ways to provide help and support (such as recognizing warning signs and investing in intervention training) and having access to resources can help create a network of safety for older adults who may be at risk of suicide.

May 17, 2022

How to Respond to Suicide Risk in Older Adults

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May 17, 2022

Medicare and COVID-19 Tests: A Guide for Older Adults

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A senior Black man and his daughter are outside enjoying nature, looking at a map.

May 17, 2022

Falls Prevention Is a Team Effort

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Strategies like connecting with music, fostering empathy, keeping a personal record of behaviors and being sure to ask questions at the doctor's office can help sustain those caring for a loved one with Alzheimer's or other dementia

May 16, 2022

8 Tips for Alzheimer's and Dementia Caregivers

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Hearing loss in older adults is common. Don't wait if you or those around you think your hearing is changing. Hearing well is important to living well.

May 13, 2022

What Older Adults Need to Know About Hearing Loss

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An equitable caregiving infrastructure is essential for families and care workers to earn income, accumulate assets, and save for the future.

May 12, 2022

Caregiving Equity: Better for Women, Better for Us All

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Screening women in the private sector to identify veteran status can connect them with additional resources that lead to improved health and financial security.

May 12, 2022

Older Women Veterans: How You Can Improve Their Health and Financial Security

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These 10 tips can help you encourage the senior you care for to include fruits and veggies in every meal.

May 8, 2022

10 Tips to Help an Older Adult Eat More Vegetables

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A diet rich in fruits, vegetables, whole grains, and low-fat dairy products can help you get your blood pressure under control.

May 7, 2022

10 Foods That Help Lower Blood Pressure Naturally

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Burnout happens to everyone, no matter how good a caregiver they are or how much they love the person in their care. The proper tools can prevent burnout before it starts.

May 6, 2022

Preventing Caregiver Burnout: Tools You Can Use

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Millions of older Americans don't need round-the-clock nursing services but would benefit from assistance with aspects of their home lives that do contribute to their physical and mental health.

May 6, 2022

4 Signs Your Loved One Might Need a Companion

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If a caregiver isn’t comfortable with emotions, conflict or discomfort can arise. But recognizing emotions help us relate to each other.

May 5, 2022

How Connecting Through Emotions Can Empower Your Caregiving Empathy

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When surfing the web for mental health information, be sure to ask who is the author, how old is the information, is it too good to be true, and who is hosting this information?

May 4, 2022

How to Find Trustworthy Mental Health Information Online

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Expressing concern in a non-judgmental, collaborative way can help address substance use problems in older adults.

May 3, 2022

Tips for Talking to Older Adults About Substance Use

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If you've lost someone to COVID-19, the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) may reimburse you for up to $9,000 in funeral expenses. Find out if you qualify and how to apply.

May 2, 2022

FEMA Offers Help With COVID-19 Funeral Expenses

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Focusing on wellness can make time with grandchildren especially rewarding

May 2, 2022

Make Every Day Grandparents Day: Try These Wellness-Focused Activities With Your Grandkids

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Planning ahead can help preserve your and your loved one's health when becoming caregiver for someone with dementia

Apr 29, 2022

What Dementia Caregivers Should Know: Advice From Someone Who's Been There

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Older adults have unique risk factors for developing depression. Learn what they are—and what symptoms you should look out for.

Apr 26, 2022

How Common is Depression in Older Adults?

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SNAP can help you and your loved ones afford nutritious foods, protect your health and well-being, and support your income when times are tough

Apr 19, 2022

3 Ways SNAP Can Help Your Loved One

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With early detection, treatment, and expert care, older adults can live a long, productive, and meaningful life with Parkinson’s. Learn five steps you can take to live well with PD.

Apr 19, 2022

Parkinson's Disease: Early Signs, Symptoms, and What to Do When Diagnosed

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Apr 18, 2022

Alzheimer's Drug Aduhelm Narrowly Covered by Medicare

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MHP Salud offers a chronic disease management tool that can be used to track the management of a chronic condition(s).

Apr 18, 2022

How to Track Your Chronic Disease and Symptoms Through an Easy-to-Use Tool

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Most SNAP applicants, caseworkers, and retailers adhere to program rules. Discover a few situations where that may not be the case and what you can do about it.

Apr 7, 2022

How Do I File a SNAP Complaint? A Guide for Recipients and Caregivers

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Making superfoods, like blueberries, a regular part of their diet can help seniors maintain strong bones and prevent chronic disease.  

Apr 5, 2022

The 8 Best Superfoods for Seniors

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Apr 4, 2022

Get the Facts on Osteoporosis, Falls, and Broken Bones

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The Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program, or SNAP, is the largest domestic hunger safety net program, helping low-income older adults achieve food security. 

Apr 4, 2022

Seniors & SNAP: 5 Myths Busted

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The Disaster Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program provides food benefits to people who have been financially impacted by a disaster. Learn how it works and find out if you qualify.

Apr 1, 2022

What Is the SNAP Emergency Application?

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Dubbed the "stealth variant" for being more contagious than its Omicron big sister, BA.2 is gaining traction in the U.S. Find out how to best protect yourself.

Mar 30, 2022

The New Omicron Sub-Variant BA.2: What Seniors Need to Know

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With the right care, support and resources, people with Parkinson’s can live well for many years. Get free resources, including training and continuing education for professionals.

Mar 23, 2022

Parkinson’s Disease at a Glance and the Resources That Help

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President Biden signed an omnibus federal appropriations bill on March 15, which includes FY22 aging program funding that is, unfortunately, less than originally proposed by Congress.

Mar 23, 2022

Final Funding for Aging Services Falls Short of Original Proposals

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Mar 16, 2022

SSI vs. SSDI: the Differences, Benefits, and How to Apply

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A farmers market stand loaded with fresh fruits and vegetables (Pike Place in downtown Seattle).

Mar 10, 2022

Do Farmers Markets Accept SNAP?

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A close up shot of a protective N95 mask, to help older adults stay safe from COVID-19.

Mar 8, 2022

What Is the Best Mask for COVID-19?

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An empty grocery cart is in the middle of an aisle waiting to be filled. Use SNAP to reduce your net income through qualified deductions.

Mar 7, 2022

Eating Better on a Fixed Income: What You Can Buy for $20 in SNAP Benefits

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If you receive Supplemental Security Income (SSI) benefits, you’re subject to a periodic review of your eligibility status. This is called SSI redetermination.

Mar 7, 2022

SSI Redetermination: What It Is and How It Can Affect Your Benefits

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A corgi sits in front its food bowl, ready to eat. SNAP benefits only cover food for human household members and cannot be used to purchase pet food.

Mar 6, 2022

Can You Buy Pet Food with SNAP?

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A Black senior woman and her granddaughter are sitting outside at a picnic table enjoying a salad together and laughing.

Mar 4, 2022

How to Boost Your Budget with Money-Saving Benefits: A Guide for Older Adults

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A senior Black woman is outside in her garden planting vegetables for food. If you have the time, space, and ability to start a small garden, you may be happy to learn that you can use your SNAP benefits to do it. Under program guidelines, you can purchase seeds and plant starts that, over time, can prove to be more economical than buying produce in the store.

Feb 28, 2022

What Can You Buy With SNAP?

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Feb 28, 2022

6 Ways to Eat Well as You Get Older

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Every day, we fight for public programs that enable older adults to pay for healthy food, manage their chronic conditions, and connect with friends to stave off the lethal effects of isolation.

Feb 24, 2022

Fighting for Bea and Gladys. Fighting for Equity in Aging.

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A senior Caucasian woman is balancing her checkbook at the kitchen table, thinking about retirement.

Feb 17, 2022

What Women Want in Retirement

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Feb 15, 2022

How to Care for Obesity: 5 Actions for Older Adults

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A group of senior Asian women are comparing cell phones while sitting together on a couch.

Feb 9, 2022

3G Network Shutdowns: The Impact on Older Adults

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An elderly caucasian woman is sitting in a motorized wheelchair picking out produce at the grocery store. If you're wondering if you qualify for SNAP while on disability, the answer is yes. It’s possible to qualify for and receive SNAP benefits while you also collect Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI) and/or Supplemental Security Income (SSI) payments.

Feb 8, 2022

Can I Get SNAP if I’m on Disability?

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Jan 26, 2022

Medicaid and Medicare Savings Programs

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A senior woman dressed in a winter coat, hat, and gloves is holding her COVID-19 vaccination card out for a close up shot.

Jan 26, 2022

How to Keep Older Adults Safe from COVID-19 in the Winter

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A senior Black woman is picking out carrots in the produce section.

Jan 24, 2022

7 Important Health Benefits of SNAP

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A black female pharmacist is returning the credit card to female senior woman after receiving the payment.

Jan 20, 2022

Medicare Part D: How to Get 'Extra Help' Paying for Prescriptions

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Older/senior hands are placed on top of a stack of one dollar bills.

Jan 19, 2022

How to Get Help Paying for Food, Housing, and Healthcare

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A close up shot of a vial of the Omicron variant that's ready to be tested.

Jan 19, 2022

How Older Adults Can Stay Protected During the Omicron Surge

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Jan 12, 2022

What You Need to Know About Aduhelm

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A homecare worker is helping a senior Black man get up and out of bed.

Jan 7, 2022

How to Prevent Falls with Home Safety Modifications

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A senior Mexican man is looking confidently at the camera.

Jan 6, 2022

How Do Weight Bias and Stigma Affect Patients With Obesity?

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Dec 22, 2021

How to Avoid the Medicare Part D Donut Hole

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Two happy older women take a walk outside together.

Dec 16, 2021

How Centering Can Improve Your Connection and Communication as a Caregiver

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A senior caucasian man in a wheel chair is contemplating life's decisions in his home office.

Dec 16, 2021

Can Hearing Loss Affect Mental Health in Older Adults?

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Dec 14, 2021

6 Ways to Stay Physically Active in the Winter

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An older female caregiver looks fondly on a much older senior man who's sitting down, smiling by a window.

Dec 7, 2021

How the Home Care Provisions in Build Back Better Will Impact Families

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A senior Hispanic woman is receiving her COVID vaccine at home.

Dec 2, 2021

How to Get the COVID Vaccine and Booster to Homebound Older Adults

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A senior Caucasian female is getting her COVID-19 booster shot. Picture is of the booster shot primarily.

Nov 28, 2021

CDC Approves Mix and Match COVID-19 Boosters, Recommends Shot to All Older Adults

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A senior Hispanic woman is getting her pneumonia vaccine.

Nov 23, 2021

Does Medicare Cover the Pneumonia Vaccine?

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The pandemic has underscored the essential work that caregivers do to keep our families safe and power an economy that is still struggling to rebound.

Nov 23, 2021

Rosie the Riveter Is Now Cristina the Caregiver, and She’s Ready to Build Back Better

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A Black senior man is sitting at home in a comfortable chair, smiling.

Nov 23, 2021

Use Your Home to Stay at Home

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An older Black female professional is discussing Medicare benefits with an Asian male colleague.

Nov 16, 2021

How SCSEP Has Helped Older Adults Stay Employed During the Pandemic

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Nov 15, 2021

Emergency Broadband Benefit Made Permanent in Final Infrastructure Bill

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A senior Black female is using her laptop at her kitchen table, thinking about how to create a great password for her email.

Nov 10, 2021

How to Create Strong Passwords: A Simple Guide

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A retired Veteran is looking intensely at his laptop computer at his kitchen table.

Nov 9, 2021

How Veterans Can Avoid the Benefits Buyout Scam

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A young Black female caregiver is giving her grandmother a big hug in her home.

Oct 13, 2021

4 Free Tools to Help Caregivers Prepare for Emergencies

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Close up shot of a senior Black couple holding hands.

Oct 5, 2021

Honoring the Stories of Hispanic Caregivers Unites Us All

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Older Hispanic man getting mail out of his mailbox outside.

Sep 28, 2021

Junk or Not? How to Sort Your Medicare Mail

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Older Asian woman drinking a glass of water in the kitchen

Sep 28, 2021

Low-Income Household Water Assistance Program

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Sep 24, 2021

COVID Booster Shot: Do I Need It?

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Sep 24, 2021

COVID Vaccines: What Seniors Need to Know

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A senior Caucasian couple is out for a run in the park on a sunny day.

Sep 23, 2021

10 Reasons Why Hydration is Important

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Sep 15, 2021

Turning 65? Follow Your Path to Medicare

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Sep 15, 2021

Medicare and the Marketplace: Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

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A senior Caucasian woman is drinking water from a water bottle outside.

Sep 13, 2021

The Truth About Hydration: 7 Myths and Facts

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A Caucasian senior man is sitting in the dark with his head bent over on his cane, seemingly depressed.

Sep 7, 2021

Suicide and Older Adults: What You Should Know

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Aug 31, 2021

Checklist to Help You Choose a Medicare Part D Plan

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Dr. Paul Lam and other older adults participate in a sun style tai chi workshop together outside.

Aug 31, 2021

The Health Benefits of Tai Chi and How to Get Started

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Falls have resulted in more than 3 million injuries treated in emergency departments annually. Answer  questions to assess your risk.

Aug 30, 2021

The Life-Changing Benefits of Exercise After 60

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A Black senior woman wearing a mask is talking to her health care provider at home.

Aug 30, 2021

How Misinformation Hurts Communities of Color Most

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A middle aged man, along with his young son, is taking a stroll in the park with his elderly father that's using a walker.

Aug 27, 2021

Common Questions and Answers for Caregivers About Medicare Open Enrollment

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Aug 25, 2021

How Your Local Fire Department Can Help with Falls Prevention

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A senior woman is sitting in her house, full of boxes that are packed - looking at a photo album and remembering the past.

Aug 24, 2021

The Widowhood Effect: How to Survive the Loss of a Spouse

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Aug 23, 2021

How to Stay Hydrated for Better Health

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Aug 20, 2021

Your SNAP Benefits Are Increasing

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Aug 10, 2021

House Approves FY22 Aging Services Investments

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Aug 6, 2021

Frequently Asked Questions: COVID-19 and Technology Resources

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Aug 4, 2021

VA Offers Support Services to Caregivers of Veterans

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Aug 4, 2021

The Power of Looking Longer and Listening More in Online Arts Programs

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Jul 29, 2021

It's Medicare's Birthday. A Time for Reflection. A Time for Change.

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Jul 28, 2021

The Best Way to Protect Yourself Against the Delta Variant

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Jul 19, 2021

VA Benefits: Navigation and Caregiver Support for Those with Military Service

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Jul 17, 2021

Obesity Treatment and Medicare: A Guide to Understanding Coverage

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A senior Caucasian woman is listening to her healthcare options from a Black female doctor.

Jul 16, 2021

Choice Error: How Choosing A Medicare Plan Could Impact Your Finances and Health

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A black senior woman with cancer is wearing a scarf on her head, staring out the window of her hospital room.

Jul 14, 2021

Get the Facts on Chronic Disease Self-Management

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Jul 13, 2021

6 Falls Prevention Steps to Help Your Older Loved Ones

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A senior man is at rehab working on balancing exercises with his younger female physical therapist by his side for support.

Jul 13, 2021

Debunking the Myths of Older Adult Falls

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Jul 9, 2021

Get Cooking! Top Tips for Older Adults Managing Arthritis Hand Pain

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Jul 8, 2021

How to Help Grandparents That Are Caring for Grandkids

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A senior Caucasian man is at his doctor's office receiving a wellness exam. The Black doctor is examining the man's throat.

Jul 7, 2021

Using Medicare Benefits Post-COVID

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A senior Black woman is lifting weights in the gym with her trainer.

Jun 29, 2021

Falls Prevention Conversation Guide for Caregivers

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A senior man holds his medication record form, while seemingly confused, and discusses the content with his wife.

Jun 22, 2021

Maintaining Your Medication Record Form

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Jun 17, 2021

What Is Medicaid Estate Recovery? And How Does It Work?

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A senior man in a wheelchair is hugging his younger caregiver while they're outside at a park.

Jun 15, 2021

Elder Abuse Is Intolerable. It’s Up to Each of Us to Stop It.

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Jun 11, 2021

Know the 10 Signs of Alzheimer's: Early Detection Matters

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Jun 8, 2021

How to Improve Your Cognitive Function by Engaging with Art

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A group of multi-generational people have their hands in a huddle, signifying teamwork.

Jun 4, 2021

About the Falls Free® Initiative

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A senior Hispanic woman wearing a mask is shopping at a farmer's market picking out fresh produce.

Jun 2, 2021

How to Maximize Your Food Benefits

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A group of intergenerational women are sitting on the couch, smiling and posing for the camera.

May 20, 2021

Helping Moms with Low Vision Maintain Their Important Family Roles

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A senior man suffering from vision loss, wearing a khaki trench coat is walking across the street using walking stick.

May 14, 2021

Living with Vision Loss: Practical Tips for Safety and Independence

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A Black senior woman is radiant in the sun, wearing sunglasses and a brimmed hat while smiling.

May 13, 2021

5 Tips to Help You Prevent Vision Loss

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A group of older adult women are playing Bingo in a senior center during the day.

May 7, 2021

Combine Bingo, Education, and Exercise to Improve Your Health

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An older aged woman is sitting at her dining table, talking on her cell while also paying medical bills.

May 7, 2021

What Is Medicare and How Do I Get Started?

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Older woman is seen embracing the senior man that she provides caregiving for.

May 4, 2021

American Families Plan Includes Paid Family Leave

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A senior woman's feet are pictured on a bed with her slippers on, where the slippers have pink hearts.

Apr 30, 2021

'May' You Sleep Better for Health and Longevity

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Take steps to protect your vision, detect eye diseases early, and maximize use of limited vision. Each state offers free or low-cost services to help.

Apr 27, 2021

How to Care for Your Eyes as You Age and Get Help with Vision Loss

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Apr 23, 2021

The Top 10 Most Common Chronic Conditions in Older Adults

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A grandmother wearing glasses is in her kitchen making dough with her granddaughter, both are smiling, having fun.

Apr 22, 2021

Reconnecting with Gratitude

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Two Black senior women are out exercising while smiling and talking to each other.

Apr 21, 2021

How Excess Weight Impacts Our Mental and Emotional Health

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The words "COVID-19 Vaccination" written in cursive in a day planner with a pen resting on the pad.

Apr 20, 2021

How to Get a COVID-19 Vaccine

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Senior Asian man is paying at the grocery register with his two granddaughters, while all are wearing their masks during the pandemic.

Apr 9, 2021

How Seniors Can Get Help Paying for Food with SNAP

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Apr 8, 2021

How Seniors Can Avoid COVID Vaccine Scams

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A back shot of a younger female professional holds a senior woman as they walk through her neighborhood.

Apr 7, 2021

Home Care Gets a Boost in American Jobs Plan

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A lonely Black senior woman is looking out of her window.

Mar 31, 2021

COVID-Driven Isolation Can Be Dangerous for Older Adults

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Older Hispanic couple is putting bell peppers into bag at grocery store together.

Mar 31, 2021

7 Facts About Older Adults and SNAP

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A senior Asian woman is holding a pink piggy bank while her husband gets ready to place a coin inside of it.

Mar 22, 2021

Five Tips to Boost Your Income and Savings

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Two people, whose faces can't be seen, are sitting at a table discussing finances together with their computers.

Mar 18, 2021

What Is a SHIP and How Can It Help Me?

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A female is holding a red grocery basket with produce in it in a aisle at the grocery store.

Mar 18, 2021

How You Can Help Older Adults Access Food

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An older Caucasian woman is taking time to sleep the roses in her kitchen.

Jul 19, 2020

Simple Ways to Check In and Show Up for Yourself

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A senior Caucasian couple is sitting on a park bench video calling their child, smiling and enjoying conversation.

Jul 18, 2020

Fighting Isolation With Video Visits

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May 29, 2020

Supporting the Seriously Ill at Home During COVID-19

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Senior grandparents communicate to their grandson through closed window, trying to stay safe during the pandemic.

May 14, 2020

Social Isolation and Loneliness Among Older Americans during COVID-19: Evidence, Policy, and Advocacy

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Mar 18, 2020

Staying Connected While Staying Home

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A senior Black man and his daughter are outside enjoying nature, looking at a map.

Nov 26, 2019

Family Caregivers: Part of the Falls Prevention Team

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Dec 14, 2018

Grandparents Who Care: When Grands Provide Child Care

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An older female caregiver has her arms around her senior female loved one as they both stare happily outside.

Jun 21, 2018

What Is a Representative Payee and Who Can Become One?

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A younger female caregiver holds the hands of a senior Caucasian woman who is smiling.

May 24, 2018

It’s Time to Support Young Caregivers

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A Black senior man holds his wife as she struggles with grief.

Sep 21, 2017

Malnutrition May Be Hiding in Plain Sight

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A Black senior woman embraces her husband who's sitting in a wheelchair. They're enjoying the beautiful day outside.

Nov 3, 2016

For Older Adult Caregivers: Don't Burn Out, Find a Respite

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Preventing Malnutrition After a Hospital Stay: 6 Questions to Ask Your Doctor

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