The Alliance is 35 organizations addressing the workforce crisis in caring for an aging America. Positions do not necessarily represent opinions of member orgs.
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Thank you to our Congressional champions @janschakowsky @michaelcburgess @SenatorCollins @SenBobCasey for strengthening the health workforce and caregivers that care for older adults during this challenging time.
EWA member LeadingAge explores how aging services can use technology to support older adults' independence, autonomy, and choice. A person-centered approach starts with the individual, not the device. Read more: ow.ly/e3eQ50ZYC84
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EWA member USAging created a database of 600+ nongovernmental funders supporting grandfamilies and kinship care through the Grandfamilies & Kinship Support Network. Explore funding opportunities: ow.ly/2gFM50ZYC3V
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EWA member @NCOAging highlighted rising older adult poverty in a MarketWatch report. From 2020 to 2025, poverty among adults 65+ increased from 9.4% to 15.4%, underscoring growing financial insecurity. Read more: ow.ly/JqNz50ZYBUp
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KFF's new interactive maps show Medicaid enrollment by congressional district and eligibility group. In half of Republican districts, at least 20% of residents are enrolled in Medicaid, compared with 25% in half of Democratic districts. Explore the data: ow.ly/3vnF50ZXkQk
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KFF released a new brief examining how the 2025 reconciliation law will affect Medicaid across states, including work requirements, immigrant eligibility restrictions, and limits on provider taxes and state-directed payments.
Read more: ow.ly/qO4j50ZWFwr
EWA member @NCOAging released a guide to compare supplements looking at ingredients and allergens! Check out their article on reading labels to ensure you know before you buy! ncoa.org/article/how-to-read…
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Experts at Health Services Advisory Group recently offered strategies to boost hiring and retention, using practical tools such as flexible scheduling, streamlined process, structured onboarding and leadership rounds. Learn more here: ow.ly/2Btj50ZVHO9
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EWA member the @alzassociation shared Ralph Carmona's story, who is living with Alzheimer's and continues to run marathons while advocating for awareness and policy change. His journey highlights the importance of research and support. Read more: ow.ly/AoWq50ZWFNL
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KFF's 2026 survey finds that states are using multiple strategies to strengthen program integrity in Medicaid home care, including electronic visit verification, claims monitoring, and AI tools to identify potential fraud, waste, and abuse. Learn more: ow.ly/THoU50ZXkMk
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Family caregivers often learn to do tasks on the job however training matters when giving the best care that you can! Check out this survey from EWA member @NA4Caregiving surveymonkey.com/r/6TSB5WY
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EWA member the @NA4Caregiving and NAMI highlight the mental health impacts of family caregiving. Those who felt they had no choice in their role reported reported 8.0 poor mental health days per month, compared with 4.5 among those who chose it. Read more: ow.ly/Xnva50ZWFYM
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Mission Health and its Mission Management Services are on their way to being 100% employee-owned, giving eligible workers a financial stake in the company to strengthen recruitment, retention and long-term growth. Learn more here: ow.ly/4uqt50ZVHLe
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November is National Alzheimer's Disease Awareness Month and National Family Caregivers month! Employee's are caregivers and it is important that their needs are taken into account! Check this out to learn more about caregiving in the workplace.
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EWA member @geronsociety is getting ready for their Annual Scientific Meeting! The webinar will be held on Wednesday October 28th and is titled Humanities, Arts, and Cultural Gerontology
Click the link to register and learn more! ow.ly/JjPs5101rzA
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Breaking - Medline issues urgent recall of all LTC beds, citing fire, entrapment risks. Read the developing story here: ow.ly/u7Ku50ZZ2QX
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In recognition of World Occupational Therapy Day EWA highlights @AOTAInc's report on FY 2027 Medicare Part A final rules, including payment updates, quality measures, and advocacy for occupational therapy's role in patient care. Read the report here: ow.ly/FXq551012ex
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Giving her final annual meeting speech as (EWA Member) LeadingAge president and CEO, Katie Smith Sloan urged aging services providers to continue innovating but keep heart and human touch at the core of their mission. Read more here: ow.ly/uuOV5101LfL
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EWA member @CaringAcrossGen recognizes that 1 in 4 American adults is a family caregiver. Reach out to those who are caregivers and give thanks. #CareCant'tWait
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Disease risk is higher in people who struggle to find social connection. EWA member @NCOAging shares strategies to build social connections check out the article: ow.ly/L9tF50ZUGUq
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Today is World Osteoporosis Day! Expanding access to bone density screenings, fall prevention programs, and follow-up care can help prevent fractures, reduce health disparities, and preserve older adults' independence. Read the Report: ow.ly/uez150ZZs8p
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