Older adults play vital, positive roles in our communities – as family members, friends, mentors, volunteers, civic leaders, members of the workforce, and more. We know that diverse communities are strong communities and that everyone benefits when people can stay involved and included for as long as possible. 

In 2012, two significant events set the nation in a new direction related to Alzheimer's disease and related dementias (ADRD): The formation of the Administration for Community Living (ACL) and publication of the first National Plan to Address Alzheimer’s Disease. The National Plan is updated annually by the Office of the Assistant Secretary for Planning and Evaluation (ASPE).

This week, the U.S. Department of Transportation announced the reestablishment of the Advisory Committee on Transportation Equity (ACTE), The goal of this committee is to provide independent advice and recommendations to the Secretary about comprehensive, interdisciplinary issues related to civil rights and transportation equity in the planning, design, research, policy, and advocacy contexts.

COVID-19 has disproportionately impacted people with chronic conditions. Given this, it is important for health coaches to provide continued self-management support for both COVID-19 and other health concerns. In fact, health coaches can reduce chronic disease burden and address social determinants of health during the COVID-19 pandemic.

Over the past decade, the ACL-funded Transit Planning 4 All initiative has promoted the development and dissemination of best practices in transit planning inclusive of people with disabilities and older adults. A major component of these efforts is funding a series of demonstration projects, each seeking to increase inclusion in transportation planning. Transit Planning 4 All is hosting an online roundtable series with representatives from these demonstration projects to discuss the lessons learned.

Tuesday, June 14 | 3:00 - 4:30 pm ET

Rehabilitation Research and Training Center (RRTC) programs, funded by ACL’s National Institute on Disability, Independent Living, and Rehabilitation Research, conduct advanced research and training to improve health, employment, and community living outcomes for people with disabilities.

Wednesday, June 1 | 2:00 pm ET

Comments due May 27.

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: