Helping Community-Based Organizations Be Prepared for Emergencies Thu, 09/19/2019 - 12:00 By Rhonda Schwartz, Regional Administrator (Region III), ACL More than one third of community-dwelling adults age 65 and older live alone. Many of these older adults …
Staying in Your Home Most people prefer to stay in their own home for as long as possible. When planning to receive long-term care in your home there are many things to consider including: The condition of your home Whether it can be modified, if …
Happy 31st Anniversary of the ADA! Mon, 07/26/2021 - 12:00 Throughout the month of July, ACL has been sharing resources for people with disabilities from across the federal government and our partners in the disability networks to celebrate the 31st …
… who could help them assert their rights and enhance their independence and financial security. In addition, the …
Registration Deadline Extended for MENTAL Health Innovation Challenge Thu, 07/16/2020 - 12:00 Challenge seeks online tool to connect socially isolated Americans to existing social engagement programming and technologies The registration deadline for the …
… other forms of assistance that promote self-determination, independence, productivity, and integration and inclusion in …
Art and entertainment Arts and entertainment help us learn about each other and the human experience. Various studies have demonstrated how art can positively impact education, health, and local economies. An example of art’s impact on a community can be …
… on the annual national surveys of recipients AGing, Independence, and Disability (AGID) Program Data Portal — …
… and supports they need to maintain their health and independence in the community. For example, ACL played a …
Planning for Dementia Alzheimer's Disease and related Dementias In general, planning for long-term care is like planning for dementias like Alzheimer's disease . While many of the same planning steps apply, certain steps take on added importance. The loss …
