The Administration for Community Living invites you to join us for the webinar, "Older Americans Act (OAA) Fiscal Training for the Aging Network." This session will focus on practical fiscal strategies that support strong, compliant, and effective OAA programs across the aging network.

Join us for an informational webinar on the ACL Caregiver AI Prize Challenge. The webinar will feature an overview of national trends and a roundtable-style discussion with family caregivers and direct support professionals, who will share their experiences, challenges, and perspectives to help inform how potential applicants may shape their solutions.

Today, the Administration for Community Living (ACL), a division of the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS), launched Phase 1 of its Cultivating Connected Communities Challenge. This competition will increase engagement with existing community garden models that foster healthy eating, wellness, and accessibility with focused outreach to people with disabilities and older adults.

We often focus on a short list of habits when considering healthy aging: eating well, exercising, and getting enough rest. These habits are essential, but they are only part of the picture. Staying connected, seeking services, staying safe, and preventing and managing chronic conditions are shaped by the choices we make every day. That’s why “Champion Your Health” is this year’s Older Americans Month theme — to encourage practical steps that support well-being and independence at every age.

Older Americans Month is underway, but there is still time to take part. Communities across the country are celebrating by sharing stories, resources, and actions that support healthy aging, and we encourage you to join the conversation. If you’re looking for ways to participate, these three simple ideas can help.

May 19-June 30, 2026 This May and June, in recognition of Elder Justice Awareness Month, ACL and the Elder Justice Coordinating Council (EJCC) will host a 10-part webinar series on protecting older adults by strengthening awareness, prevention, and response to fraud, abuse, and exploitation. This series offers practical tools and insights for professionals, advocates, and community members. Expert-led sessions will cover a range of topics, including:

The session will feature a supported employee and her manager from the Compass Group at Microsoft’s Redmond campus, who will share firsthand perspectives on how effective supports enable meaningful work and career growth. Participants will leave with strategies they can adapt to their own programs and partnerships.

ACL's Commit to Connect initiative is hosting a webinar on how falls prevention programming can be a powerful intervention for maintaining and rebuilding social networks. Speakers will share the role of falls prevention programs in addressing social isolation and loneliness and how they are scaling their impact.

Today marks the start of Older Americans Month (OAM) – a time to recognize older Americans’ contributions, highlight aging trends, and reaffirm our commitment to supporting older adults in our communities. This year’s theme, Champion Your Health, emphasizes prevention, wellness, and personal responsibility as foundations of healthy aging. It encourages people to take an active role in managing their health, advocate for themselves, access preventive care, and make informed decisions that support independence.

The Health at Home Challenge will recognize and reward partnerships between health plans, health systems, and community-based organizations that support whole-person health for dually eligible and near-dually eligible Medicare and Medicaid beneficiaries.