Mobilization for Health: National Prevention Partnership Awards (NPPA) The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) and the Office of the Assistant Secretary for Health (OASH) announce the anticipated availability of funds for Fiscal Year 2014. The Mobilization for Health: National Prevention Partnership Awards (NPPA) grant program is designed to: Promote and accelerate partnerships Catalyze collaborations to improve health and wellness through access to and use of preventive services across the United States

Elder abuse is a global public health issue. Abuse exists in both developing and developed countries and is typically underreported. Although the extent of elder mistreatment is unknown, its social and moral significance is clear. Elder abuse demands a global, multifaceted response that focuses on the protection of older people’s rights. We have an obligation to lead the fight against elder abuse, both domestically and abroad.

Assistant Secretary for Aging Kathy Greenlee (wearing blue shawl) with Title VI Program Directors.  

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Updated September2023 ACL and the disability and aging networks it funds are working together to ensure that older adults and people with disabilities are able to exercise their fundamental right to vote. ACL's programs provide a variety of resources, including information and education, supportive services and legal assistance. They also work with their states and communities to improve access to the voting process. ACL compiled this page to serve as a resource "hub" to make it easier for disabled people and older adults to find the voting resources they need.

June 3-9, 2024 Every June, ACL and its Senior Medicare Patrol Resource Center lead the nation's observance of Medicare Fraud Prevention Week. Established in 2022, this week focuses on raising awareness of the actions everyone can take to prevent Medicare fraud, errors, and abuse. Medicare loses an estimated $60 billion each year due to fraud, errors, and abuse. Issues related to these problems affect people across the country every day, often costing them time, money, and peace of mind.

The U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development seeks public comments on an Affirmatively Furthering Fair Housing proposed rule.