A large part of the United States has been, or will soon be, experiencing extreme heat conditions (high heat and humidity with temperatures above 90 degrees for several days). The body must work extra hard to maintain a normal temperature in extreme heat, and heat-related distress can occur quickly and without warning. Extreme heat can be dangerous for all, but especially for older adults and people with chronic conditions. Take steps to prepare and stay safe using these tips from Ready.gov:

Community Care Corps has announced an RFP for innovative local models where volunteers provide nonmedical assistance to older adults, adults with disabilities, or family caregivers to help them maintain their independence. 

NADRC's "Dementia Training Resources for Professionals and Volunteers" provides links to training and educational materials for professionals and volunteers working with people living with Alzheimer's disease and related dementias (ADRD).

Wednesday, May 25 | 2:00 - 3:00 PM ET ACL and the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) invite you to a webinar in our Promising Practices Series: Key Updates on the HCBS Settings Rule on Wednesday, May 25, 2022 from 2:00PM EST - 3:00 PM ET. 

ACL and CMS join our colleagues across HHS and the disability community in mourning the loss of Julie Beckett, who passed away on Friday.

Friday, May 20, 2022, 1:00 – 2:15 PM ET REGISTER

Thursday, May 19 | 3:00 pm ET

On Wednesday, May 18, 2022, ACL will hold an informational call to discuss a recent Notice of Funding Opportunity related to the No Wrong Door system. The call on 5/18/22 will be held from 2:00 to 3:00 PM ET. Toll Free Number: 800-619-8521 Passcode: 3358777 A recording will be available approximately one hour after the call concludes at the following number: 800-597-8358  No registration is required. 

The role of unpaid or family caregiver is one that an estimated 11 million Americans have assumed in support of more than 6 million individuals living with Alzheimer’s disease and related dementias (ADRD). That number is projected to triple by 2050.

ACL is pleased to announce the 2022 cohorts of CDSME and Falls Prevention grantees. The project period for these grants is May 1, 2022– April 30, 2025.  The new CDSME grantees will reach an estimated 14,000 older adults and adults with disabilities through evidence-based CDSME and support programs. These grantees will help communities develop or expand, deliver, and sustain evidence-based CDSME and support programs for older adults and adults with disabilities, particularly those in underserved populations or geographic areas.