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n4a, NANASP Partnership with Tivity Health Passes Key Benchmark of More Than 100,000 Meals
- By: USAging
- On: 09/18/2020 10:15:21
- In: Program Update
A partnership of n4a, the National Association of Nutrition and Aging Services Programs (NANASP) and Tivity Health to provide nutritious meal options to older adults during the COVID-19 crisis has exceeded its four-month goal of providing 100,000 meals after it provided 167,000 meals for older adults.
Window of Opportunity for Advocacy Narrowing—Weigh In Now with Lawmakers
- By: USAging
- On: 09/18/2020 10:14:22
- In: Policy & Advocacy
#LetsTalkAboutDementia: World Alzheimer’s Month
- By: USAging
- On: 09/11/2020 09:22:59
- In: Policy & Advocacy
September is World Alzheimer’s Month, an international campaign to raise dementia awareness and challenge stigma associated with the disease. The impact of this campaign is growing, but the stigma and misinformation surrounding dementia remain a global issue. A coordinated global voice on dementia ensures that this action is taken to advance awareness, care and science all year round.
Senate Majority Bid to Pass Scaled-Down COVID-19 Aid Fails to Advance
- By: USAging
- On: 09/11/2020 09:20:40
- In: Policy & Advocacy
September is National Preparedness Month
- By: USAging
- On: 09/04/2020 12:48:19
- In: Hot Topics in Aging
Natural disasters can have long-lasting and sometimes permanent effects on communities and the older adults who live in them. During National Preparedness Month, n4a encourages our members to provide tips and resources to help the older adults they serve prepare for emergencies and disasters. We’re kicking off this month to make sure your AAA is aware of resources on the importance of making a plan before, during and after a disaster happens that can be shared with older adults in your community.
Register Now! engAGED Social Isolation Summit
- By: USAging
- On: 09/04/2020 12:47:15
- In: Program Update
The COVID-19 pandemic has only amplified the important role the Aging Network plays in helping older adults remain socially connected and engaged to mitigate the negative effects of social isolation. That’s why you won’t want to miss the engAGED Social Isolation Virtual Summit, hosted by n4a-administered engAGED: The National Resource Center for Engaging Older Adults on September 24 from 2:00-4:30 pm ET.
Senate and House Democrats Introduce Elder Justice Act Reauthorization
- By: USAging
- On: 09/04/2020 12:46:38
- In: Policy & Advocacy
n4a Comments Inform ACL Work to Help States Promote Integrated Care Efforts
- By: USAging
- On: 09/04/2020 12:46:07
- In: Policy & Advocacy