ACL Principal Deputy Administrator Mary Lazare addresses a Medicare 101 workshop.

Today, ACL has released new nationally collected data on the exploitation and abuse of older adults and adults with disabilities.

The Administration for Community Living (ACL) conducted a three-part evaluation of its Title III-C Nutrition Services Program (N

Two new funding opportunities from the National Institute on Disability, Independent Living, and Rehabilitation Research (NIDILRR) at ACL have been announced for the

Today our country honors the men and women who have served in the military.  We celebrate and express our appreciation for all they have done to defend our country and promote freedom and democratic ideals around the world. More than ten percent of our staff at ACL have worn a military uniform at some point in their lives. Some of them served for a few years, others retired after a full military career, and still others fall somewhere in between. Some are still serving.

As the calendar turns to November, we celebrate National Family Caregivers Month – an opportunity for communities across the country to come together to support and recognize the contributions and sacrifices made on a daily basis by family caregivers of all ages. Family caregivers are the heart and soul of our nation’s long-term care system. They represent an estimated 80 percent of the long-term care in the United States provided by family and other unpaid caregivers. Their support allows countless older adults and people with disabilities to remain fully engaged in their communities.

Diabetes is among the most common chronic diseases experienced by older adults. More than 30 million Americans have diabetes, reflecting 9.4% of the U.S. population. This figure increases with age, with diabetes affecting 25.2% of adults aged 65 and older (National Diabetes Statistics Report, 2017).

The Administration for Community Living is pleased to launch our newly redesigned Eldercare Locator website.

The Administration for Community Living is pleased to launch our newly redesigned Eldercare Locator website. Located online at eldercare.acl.gov, the updated website makes it easier for older adults and their caregivers to find essential aging resources. New features include: ·         A mobile-optimized design to easily access the Eldercare Locator on a computer, phone, or tablet