Open Enrollment for Health Insurance
Nov 14, 2022Open enrollment for health insurance coverage is available now through January 15, 2023 on the Marketplace. Visit healthcare.gov for more information on pricing and eligibility.
White House Satelitte Events
Sep 26, 2022On September 28, the Biden/Harris Administration is hosting a conference on hunger, nutrition, and heath for the first time in over 50 years. The conference focuses on five pillars – 1. Improve food access and affordability, 2. Integrate nutrition and health, 3. Empower all consumers to make and have access to healthy choices, 4. Support physical activity for all, and 5. Enhance nutrition and food security research – each of which has an impact on the nation’s older citizens. Tune in to this live event and view the attached toolkit to learn more.
Three Ways to Assist with Caregiving Responsibilities
Aug 26, 2022Caring for an older family member often requires teamwork. A primary caregiver — especially a parent — may be hesitant to ask for help or a break. The National Institute on Aging offers these tips.
Medicaid Awareness Month
Apr 21, 2022April is Medicaid Awareness Month. Celebrate with the American Association on Health and Disability (AAHD) and NCHPAD as we recognize the importance that Medicaid plays in the lives of many people with disabilities who rely on it for covering their health care costs. The attached toolkit provides useful facts about Medicaid, as well as different social media accounts to follow to learn more!
Eviction Moratorium Extended; Emergency Rental and Mortgage Assistance is Available
Jul 19, 2021The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention has extended the federal eviction moratorium through July 31, 2021, providing renters with more time to secure emergency assistance with rent, utilities and other housing costs.
Do you know about these national aging and disability organizations?
Jan 08, 2021The National Council on Aging leads a coalition of national aging and disability organizations working to advance long-term services and supports for older adults and individuals with disabilities, collectively known as the Disability and Aging Collaborative. If you are interested in learning more, keep reading.
Investigational COVID-19 vaccine well-tolerated and generates immune response in older adults
Nov 13, 2020A report published in the New England Journal of Medicine described a Phase 1 trial COVID-19 vaccine as being well-tolerated in older adults and generates a strong immune response.
Enrolling in Medicare if You're on Disability
Oct 14, 2020Open enrollment for Medicare is October 15 through December 7, 2020. You may be eligible for Medicare before age 65 if you have a qualifying disability. Eligibility usually starts after you’ve received disability benefits for 24 months.
Medicare Open Enrollment is Happening Now!
Oct 14, 2020Open enrollment for Medicare is October 15 through December 7, 2020. You may be eligible for Medicare before age 65 if you have a qualifying disability. Eligibility usually starts after you’ve received disability benefits for 24 months.
2019 Profile of Older Americans
Aug 20, 2020In May 2020 the Administration on Aging released its 2019 Profile of Older Americans. This report is an annual summary of critical statistics related to the population of older adults living in the United States. According to the report, 34% of people over the age of 65 reported living with some type of disability and 49% of people age 75 and older reported having a difficulty in physical functioning. The entire report is linked for your reading pleasure.
Do you know how to prepare for hospitalization during a pandemic?
Jul 17, 2020With the COVID-19 pandemic still going strong, do you know how to prepare if you need to be hospitalized? June Isaacson Kailes, Disability Policy Consultant, has developed a checklist for people with disabilities preparing for hospitalization during the pandemic.
Project REDD
Jul 17, 2020Project REDD (Research and Education on Disability and Disaster) has as its mission to provide informational resources during disasters and other emergencies to people with disabilities, older adults, and others with functional or access needs. This article lists websites and other electronic resources relating to COVID-19.
CDC’s COVID-19 Guidance for Older Adults
Jul 17, 2020Older adults and people of any age who have serious underlying medical conditions like heart or lung disease or diabetes seem to be at higher risk for developing more serious complications from COVID-19 illness. Check out CDC’s COVID-19 Guidance for Older Adults to stay updated on the latest.
Resources for individuals, caregivers, and families
Jul 17, 2020COVID-19 presents unique challenges to people with disabilities and older adults. The following information and resources are provided for individuals, caregivers, families, and organizations.
CDC announces the funding opportunity for the BOLD Public Health Centers of Excellence to Address Alzheimer’s Disease and Related Dementias
Mar 31, 2020CDC announces the funding opportunity for the BOLD Public Health Centers of Excellence to Address Alzheimer’s Disease and Related Dementias (CDC-RFA-DP20-2005) to fulfill the aim of the BOLD Infrastructure for Alzheimer’s Act (P.L. 115-406).
Important Facts about Falls
Mar 20, 2020Each year, millions of older people—those 65 and older—fall. In fact, more than one out of four older people falls each year, 1 but less than half tell their doctor. Falling once doubles your chances of falling again.
Coronavirus: What Older Adults Need to Know
Mar 09, 2020The situation around the novel coronavirus (COVID-19) is changing rapidly, and NCOA is taking proactive steps to share the best information we have to protect the public’s health, especially among older adults. Now is the time to stay informed and follow basic tips to protect yourself and those around you.
Nursing Home Alternative Programs of All-Inclusive Care for the Elderly (PACE) Lets Seniors Stay in Their Homes
Feb 27, 2020PACE has over a hundred buses that allow seniors to live at their home but then be picked up and brought to one of the centers where they’re greeted by care takers who help with prescriptions and medical attention.
What Seniors Need to Know About the 2021 Federal Budget
Feb 27, 2020President Trump and the White House Office of Management and Budget released a proposed 2021 budget. This budget includes changes to senior programs like Medicare, Medicaid, and Social Security Disability Insurance.
Many Get Knee Replacement Too Late or Too Soon
Feb 27, 2020It's a question many aging Americans face: Is it time to replace my aching knee, or should I wait? Keep reading to see if you considering a knee replacement at the right time.It's a question many aging Americans face: Is it time to replace my aching knee, or should I wait? Keep reading to see if you considering a knee replacement at the right time.
Social Security Benefits Increase in 2020
Feb 27, 2020Good news for seniors receiving Social Security benefits in 2020 – nearly 69 million Americans will see a 1.6 percent increase in their Social Security benefits and SSI payments this year. Each year, a cost-of-living adjustment (COLA) is made, and as the cost of living increases, as do federal benefits. Keep reading to learn what this means for your benefits.
Do you know about these national aging and disability organizations?
Jan 08, 2021The National Council on Aging leads a coalition of national aging and disability organizations working to advance long-term services and supports for older adults and individuals with disabilities, collectively known as the Disability and Aging Collaborative. If you are interested in learning more, keep reading.
People with Disabilities Get Cancer, Too
Mar 04, 2020But they don’t have equal access to cancer screening.
Bullying Among Older Americans is on the Rise
Mar 03, 2020Bullying is no longer reserved for schoolyards. Over 20% of aging Americans report being bullied by their peers. Bullying includes anything from excluding others from activities to name calling to physical altercations.
A Healthy Middle Age Leads to a Healthy Old Age
Mar 03, 2020New research confirms what we’ve been told our entire lives – a healthy lifestyle in middle age helps you to live a healthier older adulthood. Keep reading to see what researchers at the Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public Health found.
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Articles of Interest
- Senior Corner: ABC's of Balance
- Senior Corner: Resistance Training
- Seated Strengthening Exercises
- Fall Injury Prevention
- 2005-01 Issue: The Confluence of Aging and Disability: A Personal Experience
- Osteoporosis
- A Guide to Health & Wellness for Aging
- Eating Healthy Through the Lifespan: Older Adults
- Sarcopenia, Aging, and Resistance Training
- Physical Exercise, Aging, and Mild Cognitive Impairment
- Women Aging Gracefully