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September 14, 2026

Malnutrition Awareness Week is September 14-18

About 1 in 4 older adults is malnourished or at risk for malnutrition. During Malnutrition Awareness WeekTM, ACL joins the American Society for Parenteral and…
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September 10, 2026

Suicide Prevention Month: Strengthening Behavioral Health Supports

If you or someone you know is in crisis, call or text the 988 Lifeline for free, confidential support, 24/7. Behavioral health is important to overall health and well-being. This Suicide Prevention…
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September 3, 2026

Falls Prevention Awareness Month Is Here

Take Action This September Throughout September, ACL and organizations across the country are raising awareness about how many falls can be prevented and promoting practical strategies that help…

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For Reporters

Includes a quick overview of ACL and the kinds of stories we can help with, along with resources that can help reporters avoid common mistakes in writing about aging and disability. 

ACL Blog

June 3, 2026

Protecting Older Adults Is Everyone's Job

Mary Lazare, Principal Deputy Administrator, serving as the senior official performing the duties of the ACL Administrator and Assistant Secretary for Aging
June 2, 2026

June 1-5 is Medicare Fraud Prevention Week. Here’s How Americans Can Help Protect Themselves and Medicare.

Mary Lazare, ACL Principal Deputy Administrator, serving as the senior official performing the duties of the ACL Administrator and Assistant Secretary for Aging, and Dr. Mehmet Oz, CMS Administrator
May 20, 2026

Champion Your Health: Small Steps, Big Impact

Mary Lazare, Principal Deputy Administrator, serving as the senior official performing the duties of the ACL Administrator and Assistant Secretary for Aging

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Events and Observances
May is Older Americans Month and June 15 is World Elder Abuse Awareness Day. Learn more about these and other events and observances.

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