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Jun 15, 2021

Elder Abuse Is Intolerable. It’s Up to Each of Us to Stop It. Read Article

Jun 2, 2021

Biden Budget Invests in Aging Programs Read Article

May 4, 2021

American Families Plan Includes Paid Family Leave Read Article

Apr 12, 2021

Federal Budget Process Begins with Biden Request Read Article

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Apr 7, 2021

Home Care Gets a Boost in American Jobs Plan Read Article

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Mar 16, 2021

American Rescue Plan Improves Senior Health and Financial Security Read Article

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Mar 10, 2021

This Women's History Month We Stand on the Shoulders of Giants Read Article

Mar 7, 2021

Tell Congress to Support Older Adults in the COVID-19 Relief Bill Read Article

Feb 23, 2021

Get the Facts on Elder Abuse Read Article

Feb 20, 2021

Older Adult Nutrition Month and SNAP Advocacy Read Article

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