Una nueva encuesta realizada por NCOA revela una historia no contada sobre la epidemia de opioides de la nación: cómo la crisis está erosionando la calidad de vida de los adultos mayores y la capacidad de las organizaciones locales para brindarles servicios.
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NCOA Survey: Opioid Crisis Harming Aging Community
A new survey by NCOA reveals an untold story about the nation’s opioid epidemic—how the crisis is eroding the quality of life of older adults and the ability of local organizations to serve them.
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NCOA CEO Announces Retirement
After 25 years with the NCOA, James Firman, president and CEO, today announced his plans to retire from NCOA to pursue new endeavors that continue his focus on transforming the lives of older Americans.
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If You Have The Privilege Of Being Seventy, Don’t Waste It!
Seventy is the new outspoken. Speak up!The post If You Have The Privilege Of Being Seventy, Don’t Waste It! appeared first on ChangingAging.
Read MoreCongratulations to Bowie Senior Center on achieving National Accreditation
The Bowie Senior Center is found in the center of Bowie, MD, an urban community located 15 miles west of Annapolis, MD and 20 miles east of Washington, DC. This is the center’s third National Accreditation.
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Immortal Style: Facing A Wendy Brandes Jewelry Ad Campaign
My first response to the unretouched photos was colored by my inner ageist. I felt exposed, vulnerable and unmasked, with my 76 year old skin photographed close-up and very personal. My inner ageist dislikes the skin changes that appear with aging. My inner activist loves them. Many times I don’t live up to my own expectations when confronting ageismThe post Immortal Style: Facing A Wendy Brandes Jewelry Ad Campaign appeared first on ChangingAging.
Read MoreGet Together for Medical Marijuana
While use of medical marijuana is gaining widespread acceptance for aches and pains, even among older adults, there’s something else the herb offers that may be its most important benefit. A reason to gather, to socialize — and help overcome the health hazards of loneliness, isolation and despair.The post Get Together for Medical Marijuana appeared first on ChangingAging.
Read MoreMedicare Open Enrollment: Your Compendium of Resources
Get everything you need for Medicare Open Enrollment to explore coverage, compare plans, and see what Medicare will cost in 2020.
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NCOA Welcomes New Chair-Elect and Board Members
NCOA is pleased to announce that DeDe Priest has been named Chair-Elect of its Board of Directors, and that Phil Buchanan and Faye Wattleton have joined as Board members.
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About the Database
Find an overview of the National CDSME Database, quarterly program highlights, and a data use agreement.
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