As the Baby Boomer generation ages, the average age of homeowners trends older as well. Unlike the generation before them, many baby boomers are retiring with greater amounts of debt, without pensions, and without sufficient savings. For many older adults, their home is their largest source of wealth. They may need to tap into that source of wealth to pay for their living expenses in retirement and ultimately, their long-term care. So how can older adults utilize their home equity to cover expenses and protect this source of wealth as they age? The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) developed the following four “just in time” guides to assist older adults in navigating this question.

The Link Center: Bridging I/DD and Mental Health Systems, is pleased to announce the members of its inaugural steering committee. Funded by the Administration for Community Living (ACL), the mission of this national resource center is to improve the quality of life for people with intellectual and/or developmental disabilities (I/DD) and mental health conditions by supporting state agencies with policy development, service design, and service coordination resources, and sharing resources with individuals, families, direct support professionals, clinicians, and other policymakers.

These demonstration grants will help tribes advance elder justice by identifying community needs and by strengthening efforts to respond to elder abuse, neglect, and exploitation (including through multidisciplinary partnerships).

ACL is awarding grants to 17 University Centers for Excellence in Developmental Disabilities Education, Research, and Service (UCEDDs) to begin a new five-year cycle to address issues, find solutions, and conduct research to advance the needs of individuals with developmental disabilities (DD) and their families.

Cooperative agreement grants awarded under this opportunity will support and promote the development and expansion of dementia-capable home and community-based service systems in states and communities. The dementia-capable systems resulting from program activities are expected to provide quality, person-centered services and supports that help people living with dementia and their caregivers remain independent and safe in their communities.

A video recording, transcript, and other materials from the June 8, 2023, Elder Justice Coordinating Council (EJCC) meeting are now available. The meeting highlighted the importance of including older adults in preparedness planning for disasters, emergencies, and pandemics and discussed the future of the elder justice movement and World Elder Abuse Awareness Day (WEAAD).

The Olmstead decision is the guiding light for our mission at ACL. Our networks work every day to provide direct services and legal advocacy while engaging in systems change focused on meaningful inclusion of people with disabilities in all aspects of community life.

People with HIV are living and thriving well into later life. This is good news, but the specific needs of people aging with HIV may not always be well met by existing programs. That’s why ACL and the HHS Office of Infectious Disease and HIV/AIDS Policy are pleased to announce the first round winners of funding for creative approaches to the varied issues that arise.

The Senate Special Committee on Aging and the Senate HELP Committee will host a panel discussion today at 5:00 PM ET in the Russell Senate Office Building, Room 385, about the importance of the landmark disability rights Supreme Court decision Olmstead v. L.C. ACL’s Acting Administrator and Assistant Secretary for Aging Alison Barkoff will participate as a panelist.

ACL’s Acting Administrator and Assistant Secretary for Aging Alison Barkoff will participate in a panel discussion about the importance of the landmark disability rights Supreme Court decision Olmstead v. L.C. on Tuesday, June 20, at 5:00 PM in the Russell Senate Office Building, Room 385.