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The references and links on this page were compiled for the sole purpose of providing additional information for seniors and their family and friends. Encore is not liable for content, nor does this act as an endorsement of products or services.

AARP (American Association of Retired Persons)
www.aarp.org

Administration on Aging
www.aoa.gov

Alzheimer’s Association
www.alz.org

American Diabetes Association
www.diabetes.org

American Heart Association
www.americanheart.org

Assisted Living Federation of America
www.alfa.org

Benefits Checkup
www.benefitscheckup.org

Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services
www.cms.hhs.gov

Family Caregiver Alliance
www.caregiver.org

First Gov – For Seniors
www.firstgov.gov

Medicare and Medicaid Services
www.cms.hhs.gov

National Institutes of Health
www.nih.gov

Social Security Online
www.ssa.gov

Veterans Affairs
www.va.gov

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Senior News from the NCOA

  • Help for Oklahoma tornado victims NCOA urges people affected by the Oklahoma tornado to visit BenefitsCheckUp® to get quick links to programs that may help them find food, shelter, and more.
  • Send an email for hungry seniors The Senate is debating revisions to the Farm Bill, including a $4.1 billion cut from the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program. Ask your Senators to protect food benefits for hungry seniors.
  • Get ready for Senior Center Month September may seem far away, but it’s not too soon to start thinking about to mark National Senior Center Month. This year’s theme is Experts in Living Well.
  • Time to get your hearing checked May is Better Hearing Month. Age-related hearing loss often leaves seniors disconnected from their friends and family. It pays to get screened.
  • Let’s stop elder abuse June 14 is World Elder Abuse Awareness Day. Use this event to raise awareness by hosting a screening of An Age for Justice, a short documentary that tells the real story of elder abuse in America.