National Council on Aging

Attn: #AgingServices Professionals! Does your organization serve economically disadvantaged #OlderAdults (age 60+) who live in medically underserved communities? Do you offer proven, evidence-based programs that have: ✅ Improved their health and well-being? ✅ Reduced their disease, disability, or injury? If so, you may be eligible for federal funding through the Administration for Community Living. NCOA will co-host the 2025 Evidence-Based Program Review for this funding, and we invite you to submit yours for consideration today. Learn more about the application criteria, process, and schedule below. But don’t wait too long! Letters of Intent are due Monday, January 20. ⬇️

Most of us want to stay in our homes as we age. But in-home hazards like slippery bathroom surfaces, unstable furniture, and carbon monoxide leaks can be major barriers to #AgingInPlace. Luckily, the right home improvements can make our homes safer. View the established safety standards to help keep your loved ones at home. ⬇️

There’s still time to nominate an outstanding individual or organization for NCOA’s 2025 Trailblazers in Aging Awards! Help us honor their dedication and innovative efforts to promote #AgingWell. ✨ Review the award categories and submit your nomination by Friday, Feb. 28 at 5 p.m. ET: https://bit.ly/3WLLYoX #NCOAwards #AgingProfessionals

French fries, bacon, store bought cookies, and red meat may be tasty, but they can increase bad cholesterol or low-density lipoprotein cholesterol (LDL) levels. Find out what you can eat instead for better #HeartHealth! ⬇️ #HealthyAging #AgingWell

Hypertension, a major risk factor for #HeartDisease and stroke, is one of the most common chronic diseases affecting older adults. But there’s good news! Hypertension is very treatable. ❤️ Share our straightforward guide to help older adults lower their risk! #HeartMonth #HeartHealth

Staying up to date with recommended cancer screenings and adopting healthy behaviors is important as we age. Help older adults reduce their risk of #Cancer by encouraging them to: ✅ Not to use tobacco ✅ Wear sunscreen ✅ Eat a plant-based diet ✅ Limit alcohol ✅ Maintain a healthy weight ✅ Be physically active ✅ Practice safer sex Read our article and visit our friends at Prevent Cancer Foundation to learn more about cancer prevention and early detection. #WorldCancerDay #CancerPreventionMonth

Cancer impacts us all. Millions are living with #Cancer, have had it in the past, or have a loved one with this disease. Today, on #WorldCancerDay, we encourage you to check out our resources designed to help older adults, health care providers, and caregivers better understand cancer prevention and treatment strategies for #OlderAdults.

Every 11 seconds, an older adult is treated in the emergency room for a fall. But falls can be prevented. There’s only one week left to submit your letter of interest for the ACL Innovation Lab funding opportunity to test and increase access to #FallsPrevention activities for #OlderAdults. Learn more and submit your letter of interest (required) by Feb. 10 at 11:59 p.m. ET. ⬇️ The deadline for this #Funding opportunity is March 21 at 11:59 p.m. ET.

We all want to maintain independence for as long as possible. As a provider, you can empower older adults experiencing #VisionLoss by offering proactive support to help them feel in control. Our friends at @VisionServe Alliance have created a toolkit with useful tips for working with adults who are blind or have low vision. Check it out! ⬇️ #LowVisionAwarenessMonth

Natural #Disasters can strike at any moment. From help with food and housing to tax relief, disaster assistance programs can provide stability when it’s needed most. Help us spread the word about these disaster assistance benefits for #OlderAdults!