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Take Care to Give Care: Nourishing Our Nation's Caregivers November marks the 22nd anniversary of National Family Caregivers Month, where we recognize our nation’s family caregivers. According to AARP, an estimat...

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AAAs Honored with Prestigious National Awards

By: n4aOn: 07/24/2016 16:56:46In: Policy & Advocacy

The 2016 National Mature Media Awards winners have been announced and we are pleased to report that publications produced by Phoenix-based Area Agency on Aging, Region One (AAA, Region One) and the Philadelphia Corporation for Aging (PCA) were honored.

This prestigious awards program annually recognizes the best marketing, communications and educational materials and programs for older adults.

AAA, Region One received a Silver Award for Sensitivity with all Generation (SWAG) and a Merit Award for Elder Resource Guide. PCA received a Gold Award for Teaching and Learning at Graterford Prison, a Silver Award for Is This Thing On? and a Bronze Award for Crusading Librarian Helped Found Nation's Only Library Dedicated Entirely to HIV/AIDS.

n4a and two of the programs it administers—the Eldercare Locator and the National Aging & Disability Transportation Center (NADTC)—also received honors. n4a received a Silver Award for its 2014-2015 Annual Report and Merit Awards were given to Before You Give Up the Keys: Create a Roadmap for Transportation Independence (Eldercare Locator) and Falls Prevention Awareness in Public Transportation (NADTC).

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n4a | National Association of Area Agencies on Aging News AAAs Honored with Prestigious National Awards By: n4aOn: 07/24/2016 16:56:46In: Policy & Advocacy The 2016 National Mature Media Awards winners have been announced and we are pleased to report that publications produced by Phoenix-based Area Agency on Aging, Region One (AAA, Region One) and the...

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SHIPs eliminated, SCSEP cut in FY17 funding bill | NCOA Senate Appropriations Committee approved an FY17 funding bill that eliminates all SHIP funding and cuts SCSEP by 8%. Learn more and take action.

Aging Summit Slide Presentations* are now available on www.azaging.org (*subject to permission from presenter).
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2016 Aging Summit Photos

AZ4A wants to thank AARP for their generous support of the 2016 Aging Summit. More at http://www.aarp.org/

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End of Life Health Care Plans: Put in Writing, Experts Say National Health Care Decisions Day a time to talk about wishes of family.

AZ4A looks forward to welcoming keynote speaker Sandy Markwood to our 2016 Aging Summit this May. Markwood is CEO of The National Association of Area Agencies on Aging (n4a), and has more than 30 years of experience in the development and delivery of aging, health, human services, housing and transportation programs in counties and cities across the nation.

AZ4A thanks UnitedHealthcare Community Plan, one of the sponsors of our 2016 summit, Aging in Arizona.

AZ4A wants to thank the Governor's Advisory Council on Aging for their generous support of the 2016 Aging Summit. More at http://govtrans.az.gov/gaca/

March is National Nutrition Month, and senior nutrition is one of the many issues on the agenda at the AZ4A Aging Summit this May. Early registration ends March 31: www.regonline.com/az4aagingsummit

March is National Nutrition Month! Check out the National Council on Aging tips on eating well as you get older.

AZ4A thanks Arizona Department of Economic Security for their sponsorship of our first statewide Aging Summit, which will take place in Flagstaff this May.