Insights for Aging Services Professionals

New Poverty Numbers Underscore Need for Broader, Stronger Support Systems
New data released by the U.S. Census Bureau show yet another annual increase in the poverty rates for older adults. "A country as rich as ours should be shocked that over 9.2 million of our fellow older Americans struggle to cover basic expenses like food and medicine. Aging with dignity continues to be out of reach for far too many Americans who worked hard and played by the rules," says NCOA President and CEO Ramsey Alwin.
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Falls Prevention Awareness Week Runs Sept. 22-26
There's still plenty of time to join the fun. No matter what role you play in the aging services field, our ready-to-use resources are what you need to educate your community. Empower older adults to prevent falls and stay healthy during this nationwide annual observance.
Make your plans
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The 2025 Medicare Open Enrollment Period Starts Oct. 15

Innovative approaches to benefits outreach
To help you get a head start on your benefits outreach and enrollment work, NCOA maintains a clearinghouse of successful strategies and tactics. As the Medicare Open Enrollment Period approaches, you can use interest in Medicare to support people with other programs.
Learn best practices
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Medicare Savings Programs
Millions of people with Medicare are also enrolled in some form of Medicaid. Even as the eligibility rules for these programs change, Medicare Savings Programs (MSPs) remain an important way qualified people can save money on prescriptions, out-of-pocket costs, and more.
Here's how they work
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Find the People Who Need Your Help
Search for eligibility and enrollment rates
Where will your outreach and communications efforts have the biggest impact? Where's the biggest need? Answering these questions starts with data. Find eligibility and enrollment rates for core benefits at the state, city, and ZIP code level using our interactive map.
Explore the map
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The SCSEP Situation is Untenable for Older Workers
Job training and placement program is hurting
The Senior Community Service Employment Program is the only program specifically created to help older workers upskill and find employment. Many participants are on the brink of poverty, but funding for national grantees stopped flowing on July 1. MarketWatch investigated the impacts on people who needed the jobs.
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