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Just in: @HHSGov announces up to $27.8 million over 3 years through ACL to expand proven falls prevention programs, strengthen healthcare-community partnerships, and help more older adults maintain their independence. Read: hhs.gov/press-room/hhs-award… #FallsPrevention #HealthyAging
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Older Americans deserve reliable support. Although Congress reauthorized the Older Americans Act (OAA) in 2020, many of its programs have remained unauthorized for more than a year. I wrote to the Senate Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions to express HHS’s support for reauthorizing the OAA at the funding levels included in the President’s FY 2027 Budget Request.
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Is your No Wrong Door system reaching the people who could benefit most from it? On 10/14, join ACL’s No Wrong Door Resource Center for a webinar on practical approaches to increase visibility and connect more people to available supports. Register: lewin.zoom.us/webinar/regist…
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ICYMI: Falls prevention isn’t just for September. Many falls can be prevented. Knowing your risks and taking steps that work for you can help reduce your risk. Read ACL Principal Deputy Administrator Mary Lazare’s blog: acl.gov/news-and-events/acl-… #FallsPrevention #HealthyAging
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ACL seeks nominations for the RAISE Act Family Caregiving Advisory Council & the Advisory Council to Support Grandparents Raising Grandchildren. Submit your nominations by 10/14. For RAISE: federalregister.gov/document… For SGRG: federalregister.gov/document… #Caregiving #CaregiverSupport
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ACL has awarded @NorthwesternU $3M to increase awareness & enrollment in ABLE accounts and improve financial literacy among people with intellectual & developmental disabilities. Read more: acl.gov/news-and-events/anno… #IDD #ABLE #FinancialLiteracy
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Supporting falls prevention starts with a conversation. Encourage older adults in your life to be active, learn about risks & explore programs to support their health. This Falls Prevention Awareness Month, have a talk that could make a difference.🤝 #PreventFalls #CaregiverTips
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Explore the recently updated Home Modification Information Network (HMIN), a free online resource supported by ACL. Search by topic and location to find home modification programs, funding opportunities, service providers, and more. Explore HMIN: hmin.homemods.org/
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🎉 Happy 53rd birthday, Rehabilitation Act! Since 1973, it's affirmed disability as a normal part of being human — shaping NIDILRR's research on assistive tech, employment & health. Read Dr. Kristi Hill's blog: acl.gov/news-and-events/acl-… #RehabilitationAct #NothingAboutUsWithoutUs
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Staying active can improve strength, balance, flexibility & mobility — all of which can help reduce your risk of falling. Talk with a healthcare provider about activities like swimming & stretching that can help you stay active safely. #FallsPrevention #HealthyAging #AgingInPlace
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What does prevention look like? Health screenings. Exercises. Connecting & learning. ACL visited Lubber Run Community Center, where @VHCHealth & ACL grantee @marymountu hosted activities to help prevent falls.💪 Find a prevention program: eldercare.acl.gov #PreventFalls
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ACL seeks nominations for the RAISE Act Family Caregiving Advisory Council & the Advisory Council to Support Grandparents Raising Grandchildren. Submit your nominations by 10/14. For RAISE: federalregister.gov/document… For SGRG: federalregister.gov/document… #Caregiving #CaregiverSupport
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Reducing fall risk is possible. Strength and mobility training, medication management, home safety, nutrition, and hydration play important roles in preventing falls - helping you remain independent. Visit acl.gov/falls-prevention-mon…. #FallPrevention #HomeModifications #HealthyAging
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New resource from The Link Center: "Cross-System Strategies to Support Children with Complex Behavioral Health Conditions" offers a practical framework for improving support for children and families navigating multiple service systems. Learn more: acl.gov/news-and-events/anno…
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Nationwide, ~2.5M children are being raised by grandparents, other relatives, or close family friends, who provide stability & care. This National Kinship Care Month, join ACL in recognizing the contributions of kinship & grandfamilies. acl.gov/news-and-events/anno… #KinshipCareMonth
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Many falls can be prevented. @CDCgov STEADI resources can help older adults, caregivers, and healthcare providers identify fall risks and take steps to reduce them. Explore the resources: cdc.gov/steadi/patient-resou… #FallsPrevention #CaregiverTips #AginginPlace
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Did you know? ACL’s Direct Care Workforce Strategies Center provides resources, training, and technical assistance to strengthen the direct care workforce serving older adults and people with disabilities. acl.gov/DCWcenter #DSPRW2026 #DSPWeek
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Malnutrition can affect health, well-being, and quality of life. During Malnutrition Awareness Week and throughout the year, explore @ASPEN_Nutrition resources to support prevention, screening, and treatment. nutritioncare.org/maw/ #MalnutritionAwarenessWeek
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