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National Association of Nutrition and Aging Services Programs: National Voice. Local Action.

 Washington, DC
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Joined March 2014
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JOIN NANASP TODAY! Being a NANASP Member not only amplifies our collective voice in advocating for vital nutrition and healthy aging initiatives, but it also opens the door to remarkable personal and professional growth opportunities. Join here: bit.ly/JOINNANASP
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The Senate unanimously passed the bipartisan #OlderAmericansAct reauthorization, now it the House's turn. Read Bob Blancato's latest article, then spread the word to your House Representatives and urge them to pass the OAA! Read the full article: thehill.com/opinion/congress…

Congress must get the Older Americans Act reauthorization across the finish line

Following the Senate’s unanimous passage of the bipartisan Older Americans Act reauthorization on July 14, advocates are calling on the House of Representatives to approve the bill to ensure …

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ICYMI: Registration for the virtual 2026 Commit to Connect National Summit is now open. Participants will explore social connection as an outcome and benefit of nutrition and physical activity. bit.ly/4uOhj9u

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Protecting access to care should be a top priority for policymakers. @SenJonHusted @SenMcCormickPA MFN policies could create uncertainty for older Americans who depend on consistent treatment. nanasp.org/resources/Documen…
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As reconciliation moves forward, we encourage @SenatorCollins @SenHawleyPress to prioritize policies that help older Americans access and afford their medications. MFN is not the answer. nanasp.org/resources/Documen…
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Rising costs are forcing Older Americans Act meal providers to cut services—even as demand grows. Now is the time to invest in the services that keep older adults healthy, connected, and independent. Read our new press release: nanasp.org/resources/Documen…
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May is Older Americans Month and a time to celebrate the strength, wisdom, and contributions of older adults. Let’s celebrate, listen, and invest in aging with dignity, safety, and access to the resources everyone deserves. #OlderAmericansMonth
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This article in Inc. highlights a new, non-opioid option that provides relief, without the mechanisms that cause harm. Older adults deserve pain management that doesn't create addiction risk. #AgingServices #SeniorHealth inc.com/chase-feiger/the-opi…

The Opioid Crisis Was an Innovation Failure. Vertex Just Showed a Way to Fix It

For decades, the 'shots on goal' model has driven up R&D costs while failing to deliver results. Vertex Pharmaceuticals just proved there’s a better way.

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Listen to the latest episode of The Age Guide podcast featuring Bob Blancato, Executive Director of NANASP and President of Matz Blancato & Associates, to hear why advocacy around nutrition and aging services matters now more than ever. ageguide.org/podcast #AgingWell
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Thank you @VernBuchanan for introducing the Lowering Costs for Caregivers Act! NANASP is proud to stand with partners urging Congress to pass this important legislation and deliver real relief for caregivers.
Rep. Vern Buchanan
@VernBuchananMar 24
Family caregivers sacrifice so much to care for their loved ones. My Lowering Costs for Caregivers Act will provide financial relief and help families cover their parents’ medical expenses. Thank you to the 95 organizations supporting this effort. buchanan.house.gov/2026/3/95…
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Holding PBMs accountable is a direct way to reduce Medicare costs and protect patients. We urge @EnergyCommerce and @HouseCommerce to ensure @CMSGov is focused on PBM transparency and fraud reduction
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Join the National Alliance for Nutrition and Activity (NANA) on March 26 at 2-3pm ET for a virtual Congressional briefing highlighting evidence-based strategies to strengthen nutrition and food access in the 2026 Farm Bill. Register here: us02web.zoom.us/webinar/regi…
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Join NANASP, AgeOptions, and TCARE during National Nutrition Month to explore how caregiver screening, community partnerships, and coordinated outreach can strengthen nutrition access for older adult caregivers. Register today! bit.ly/nanasp-tcare
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This recent op-ed by @DrBobRedfield51 calls on the Trump Administration to make life-saving medications more accessible to end-stage renal disease patients. Check it out here: thehill.com/opinion/healthca…

End-stage disease shouldn’t be the entry to care

Chronic kidney disease is a silent epidemic that is often diagnosed too late, leading to limited treatment options and poor outcomes, and the U.S. health care system needs to prioritize early inter…

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Many patients rely on regular access to treatments to manage symptoms and maintain their quality of life. Most Favored Nation pricing for medications could disrupt care, limit options, and interfere with patient/doctor decision-making. #SOTU
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Why is nutrition moving from the sidelines to center stage in 2026? Bob Blancato and Laura Borth trace the policy momentum: new DGAs, bipartisan bills gaining traction, and healthcare systems catching up to what nutrition science has known all along. aginginamerica.news/2026/01/…

Good Eating

| Why 2026 Could Be a Nourishing Policy Year| Bob Blancato and Laura Borth | As 2026 gets under way, there are strong signals that this could be one of the most impactful years for nutrition policy…

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CMS’s GLOBE and GUARD rules won’t fix what patients face at the pharmacy counter. Importing foreign price controls risks access — PBM reform addresses real costs. realclearpolicy.com/articles… #MFN #PBMReform @CMSgov

Don't Import Europe's Failures

Millions of older Americans struggle every day to afford the medications they need. Too often, they make impossible choices: splitting pills, skipping doses, or forgoing prescriptions altogether becau

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🎙️ Launching today! "Real Life with the Older Americans Act," a new podcast in partnership with The @johnahartford Foundation Episode 1 features hosts Bob Blancato and Edwin Walker with national leaders from @NCOAging , @_MealsOnWheels, @theUSAging , and @ADvancingStates
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CMS’s recent MFN rules focus on prices abroad while ignoring PBMs at home. PBM reform would do far more to lower costs for patients. realclearpolicy.com/articles…

Don't Import Europe's Failures

Millions of older Americans struggle every day to afford the medications they need. Too often, they make impossible choices: splitting pills, skipping doses, or forgoing prescriptions altogether becau

realclearpolicy.com
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Support NANASP on Giving Tuesday! Your donation supports: 🥣Meals for seniors through our membership grants to local programs 📔Resources for staff who show up for older adults every day 📢Advocacy to ensure no older American goes hungry. Donate now! nanasp.org/Donate
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Respiratory antivirals save lives — but too many high-risk adults face financial and other barriers to treatment. That’s why we’ve joined the @RespAVAlliance. Learn more: RespAntiviral.org
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