Nutrition Services Incentive Program (NSIP) of the Older Americans Act (OAA) New Guidance: Title III Program, Reporting, and Fiscal Updates

Partnership will improve access to affordable, accessible housing and supportive services

New funding opportunities from ACL's National Institute on Disability, Independent Living, and Rehabilitation Research (NIDILRR) have been announced for the 

The Physical Activity Guidelines for Americans provides evidence-based advice on how physical activity can help promote health and reduce the risk of chronic disease. The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) intends to release a midcourse report in 2023 focused on strategies to increase physical activity among older adults. 

ACL’s Office of Elder Justice and Adult Protective Services is seeking reviewers and moderators for two different upcoming panels:

Application Deadline: Tuesday, January 25, 2022, 11:59 PM ET ACL has announced two new Notices of Funding Opportunities.

ACL is excited to announce the release of our first-ever OAA Title III Summary Highlight (web version) (print version).

On the heels of the FDA and CDC decisions to expand COVID-19 booster shots to all adults, HHS Secretary Xavier Becerra issued the following statement:  

Although many people with COVID-19 get better within weeks, some people continue to experience symptoms that can last months after first being infected, or may have new or recurring symptoms at a later time. People with this condition are sometimes called “long-haulers” and this condition is commonly known as “long COVID.”

Today, during National Family Caregivers Month, the Advisory Council to Support Grandparents Raising Grandchildren delivered its initial report to Congress. The report is a culmination of a two-year, multi-faceted effort that gathered information from kin and grandparent caregivers of children across the country. It provides an overview of the many complex issues faced by these families and recommendations for addressing them.