A large part of the United States has been experiencing extreme heat conditions (high heat and humidity with the temperatures above 90 degrees for several days). During extreme heat, the body works extra hard to maintain a normal temperature. Heat-related distress can occur quickly and without warning. 

COVID-19 vaccines are saving lives and helping many around the country resume regular activities. This is why we have dedicated most of this acl.gov/COVID-19 round-up to resources to help increase access to vaccines for older adults and people with disabilities. We have also created a new vaccine resource page so you can access all of these resources and more in one place.

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Today, we join communities around the world in commemorating World Elder Abuse Awareness Day, In a White House proclamation commemorating the day, President Biden wrote:

From the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) and U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD)

The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) today announced an additional payment amount for administering in-home COVID-19 vaccinations to Medicare beneficiaries who have difficulty leaving their homes or are otherwise hard-to-reach.

Today, U.S. Health and Human Services (HHS) announces the launch of a first-of-its-kind national hotline to connect people with disabilities to information and services to improve access to COVID-19 vaccines.

ACL has released a second round of funding opportunities for the Alzheimer's Disease Programs Initiative - Grants to States and Communities program (HHS-2021-ACL-AOA-ADPI-0086). Cooperative agreement grants awarded under this opportunity will support and promote the development and expansion of dementia-capable home and community-based service (HCBS) systems in states and communities.

ACL is pleased to announce the 2021 cohorts of Chronic Disease Self-Management Education (CDSME) and Falls Prevention grantees. The project period for these grants is May 1, 2021 – April 30, 2024.