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Centralina Area Agency on Aging (AAA) in Charlotte, NC, supports their community through nutrition and activity programs such as home-delivered meals, congregate dining, mobile farm markets and onsite physical exercises. Watch “Fueling Healthy Aging: How Area Agencies on Aging Nourish Communities” to hear from two individuals who benefit from these services as they share their stories and highlight how their local AAA makes a positive impact in the community.
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Join USAging and The Carter Center at 2:00 PM ET for a discussion on the “Including Family Caregivers in Emergency Response Planning and Preparedness” Action Guide. https://bit.ly/4tiFDj7

Explore the full suite of Action Guides we developed to help Aging Network organizations strengthen their caregiver services and supports: www.usaging.org/caregiver-services-and-supports-action-guides.

This Older Americans Month, take a step toward better support and peace of mind. The Eldercare Locator connects older adults and caregivers to services like housing assistance, transportation, nutrition programs and more!

Learn more about the resources available in your community: https://ow.ly/2SGR50YXean.

USAging’s Doors to Housing for Older Adults initiative has a new resource designed to help Area Agencies on Aging looking to partner with Continuums of Care (CoCs).
Watch our brief video to learn the fundamentals of CoCs, as well as ways you can contact and begin partnering with them: https://bit.ly/4n9zKm4.

Homeless Response System Basics and Partnership Opportunities This is "Homeless Response System Basics and Partnership Opportunities" by USAging on Vimeo, the home for high quality videos and the people who love them.

Strong partnerships = stronger support for & . The Grandfamilies & Kinship Support Network’s (Generations United) “Lessons from the Field” profiles show how organizations are extending capacity and improving services through collaboration.

Lessons from the Field: Leveraging Partnerships to Address Staff and Infrastructure Needs and Extend Reach - Grandfamilies & Kinship Support Network This set of case profiles builds upon the work of a learning community hosted by the Network and USAging for AAAs and Title VI programs interested in starting new kin caregiver supportive services at their organizations.

Champion Tip of the Week: Take steps to prevent falls. Falls prevention programs and simple home safety changes can help improve strength and balance and reduce risk. Try the Falls Free CheckUp: https://www.ncoa.org/tools/falls-free-checkup/

As conversations continue in Washington, USAging’s 2026 Policy Priorities serve as a roadmap for action.

These priorities focus on advancing the health, security and independence of older adults while supporting family caregivers and strengthening the Aging Network. Your voice helps ensure policymakers understand the real impact of these programs in communities across the country.

Take the time to review the priorities and share them with colleagues and partners. Read the 2026 Policy Priorities: https://bit.ly/4ltBGVv.

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Join us May 19 at 1:00 PM ET for “Expanding Community Mobility Through CCAM-TAC Technical Assistance,” a webinar that explores the resources available through USAging’s two transportation program partners, the Coordinating Council on Access and Mobility Technical Assistance Center (CCAM-TAC) and Accessible Transportation Resource Center.

Register now: https://bit.ly/4tDxO7W.

New research is transforming women’s health from better understanding of hormones to advances in prevention, diagnosis and treatment. These discoveries are helping improve care across the lifespan. During National Women’s Health Week, stay informed about the latest advances and what they may mean for your health. womenshealth.gov/nwhw

Office on Women's Health - U.S. Department of Health and Human Services

Growing older comes with changes—but you don’t have to navigate them alone. Area Agencies on Aging (AAAs) are here to help older adults stay healthy, active and independent at home. Whether you need a ride to a doctor’s appointment, help with daily activities, or simple home updates to prevent falls, support is closer than you think.

AAAs can connect you to:
✔ Transportation services
✔ Personal care assistance
✔ Help with meals, housekeeping and errands
✔ Home safety assessments and modifications
✔ Caregiver support and more

Not sure where to start? The Eldercare Locator can connect you to trusted resources in your community.

📞 Call or text: 1-800-677-1116
💻 Visit: www.eldercare.acl.gov

A little help can go a long way toward living well at home.

Area Agencies on Aging (AAA) leaders and USAging members, Karla Radka, President & CEO, Senior Resource Alliance serving Central Florida, and Rebecca Preve, Executive Director of the Association on Aging in New York, testified before the Senate Special Committee on Aging on May 13 highlighting the vital role AAAs play in supporting caregivers—especially those balancing care for both children and aging relatives. They also shared real stories demonstrating the impact of the Older Americans Act’s National Family Caregiver Support Program and emphasized the urgent need for increased funding to serve and support a growing older adult population and those who care for them. https://ow.ly/ThUr50Z0kwO