New Alzheimer’s and Dementia Program Cooperative Agreement Grant Opportunity

Register for Part I: Thursday, March 4, 

Reyma McCoy McDeid, Commissioner of the Administration on Disabilities, talked with ACL’s Office of External Affairs in a Zoom call this week. This post shares some of the highlights from our conversation.

In celebration of the March anniversary of the Older Americans Act Nutrition Program, the Administration for Community Living (ACL) is hosting weekly webinars throughout the month of March. The webinar series will focus on understanding the intent of the Older Americans Act and address nutrition, socialization, and health and well-being. 

Thursday, March 4, 2021, 2:00-4:00 PM ET

Throughout the COVID-19 pandemic, ACL has worked with the HHS Office for Civil Rights, the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services and other partners to protect the rights of people with disabilities and older adults. One issue on which we have been heavily engaged is visitation for people who live in a range of congregate settings, and we wanted to make sure our networks were aware of the latest guidance on this crucial topic. 

Help to Reduce Social Isolation and Loneliness The National Institute on Aging (NIA) Invites You to Spread the Word #CommitToConnect Many older adults feel socially isolated and lonely, which leaves them vulnerable to related health problems such as cognitive decline, depression, and heart disease. To increase awareness of this issue, NIA invites you to join them in discussion and resource-sharing to help older adults stay connected and well.

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