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14 States Join Peer Initiative to Grow Direct Care Workforce

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木曜日, 5月 2, 2024

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-- Participating states will meet monthly to share resources and innovative strategies for expanding and retaining their direct care workforces.

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-- 14 states have been selected to participate in the Direct Care Workforce Strategies Center's new State Peer-Learning Collaboratives.
-- Participating states will meet monthly to share resources and innovative strategies for expanding and retaining their direct care workforces.
Funded by the U.S. Administration for Community Living (ACL), the Direct Care Workforce Strategies Center is addressing this challenge by providing resources, technical assistance, and training to state systems, providers, and stakeholders to improve direct care workforce recruitment, training, and retention.
The Direct Care Workforce Strategies Center also will be providing Intensive Technical Assistance to six additional states.

American Women Report Economic Stress, Worry about How They Will Afford Future Health Costs and Retirement

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火曜日, 4月 16, 2024

ARLINGTON, Va., April 16, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- A national survey of women ages 25+, commissioned by the National Council on Aging (NCOA) and Women's Institute for a Secure Retirement (WISER), finds that American women continue to face significant economic stress, and they are concerned about how to pay for health care and other daily expenses in retirement. Across demographic and party lines, women express strong bipartisan support for federal policy solutions that could help.

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Women rate their general health worse than their mental health, and low-income and rural women rate their general and mental health a net negative.
Less than half (49%) of women and only one-third of rural women report having saved for retirement.
Majorities report they are not financially secure, including 79% of low-income women and 67% of rural women.
The national mixed mode survey included 1,022 women ages 25 and older with oversamples of rural women (n=314) and low-income women by ethnicity (White=260, Black=241, Hispanic=203).

NCOA Encourages Older Adults to Boost Their Budgets by Applying for $30 Billion in Unclaimed Benefits

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月曜日, 4月 1, 2024

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ARLINGTON, Va., April 1, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- With poverty rising among older Americans and the cost-of-living still a challenge for those living on a fixed income, the National Council on Aging (NCOA) is raising awareness this month about the $30 billion in benefits that eligible older adults leave unused each year because they don't know about these assistance programs or how to apply.

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Boost Your Budget Week spotlights programs that help pay for food, medicine, and more.
Boost Your Budget Week , April 15-19, focuses on connecting eligible older adults to programs like the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) , Medicare Savings Programs (MSP) , and Medicare Part D Extra Help —all of which can make it easier for low-income older adults to afford daily expenses.
"Today in America, we have over 8 million older adults living in poverty, 2 million more than the year before," said Josh Hodges , NCOA's Chief Customer Officer.
These partners operate under NCOA's national network of Benefits Enrollment Centers , supported by the U.S. Administration for Community Living (ACL).

Melissa GovCloud Address Suite Expertly Serves the Data Needs of State/Federal Agencies

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火曜日, 2月 13, 2024

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RANCHO SANTA MARGARITA, Calif., Feb. 13, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Melissa , a leading provider of global data quality, identity verification, and address management solutions, today highlighted its value to state and federal agencies seeking data tools and services.

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RANCHO SANTA MARGARITA, Calif., Feb. 13, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Melissa , a leading provider of global data quality, identity verification, and address management solutions, today highlighted its value to state and federal agencies seeking data tools and services.
The company’s partnership with Esri, global leader in geographic information system (GIS) software, location intelligence, and mapping, further ensures address data is seamlessly location-optimized.
“Melissa is a longtime provider of clean, enhanced address data to public sector agencies, backed by unmatched geospatial intelligence through our partnership with Esri,” said Bud Walker, vice president enterprise sales and strategy, Melissa.
Highly proven over four decades, Melissa’s tools feature national change of address (NCOA) capabilities, proprietary address engine and advanced correction techniques, multisourced reference data, and unique address key technology.

Americans Now Have an Obesity Bill of Rights

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水曜日, 1月 31, 2024

ARLINGTON, Va., Jan. 31, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Because obesity – the most prevalent and costly chronic disease in the United States – remains largely undiagnosed and untreated a decade after the American Medical Association (AMA) classified it as a serious disease requiring comprehensive care,1 the National Consumers League (NCL) and National Council on Aging (NCOA) today introduced the nation's first Obesity Bill of Rights and launched a grassroots movement – Right2ObesityCare – to advance changes in federal, state, and employer policies that will ensure these rights are incorporated into medical practice.

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The Obesity Bill of Rights aims to address the unique challenges people with this condition face when seeking care.
-Ramsey Alwin, NCOA President and CEO
Developed in consultation with leading obesity specialists and endorsed by nearly 40 national obesity and chronic disease organizations, the Obesity Bill of Rights establishes eight essential rights, so people with obesity will be screened, diagnosed, counseled, and treated according to medical guidelines and no longer face widespread weight bias and ageism within the health care system or exclusionary coverage policies by insurers and government agencies.
"For too long, adults with obesity have encountered a health care system that is working against them.
They have been stigmatized, discriminated against, not treated with respect by their health providers, and have faced significant hurdles and burdensome requirements to receive obesity care."

Melissa Earns FedRAMP® Authorization; Offers Global Address Verification via Secure Federal Program

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水曜日, 11月 8, 2023

NCOA, FedRAMP, PII, GSA, Public sector, FTP, Risk assessment, Cloud computing, Government, Cryptocurrency

As an authorized provider of global address verification capabilities in the FedRAMP program, Melissa powers an advantage for agencies seeking cloud-based tools to validate and verify global addresses, geocodes (latitude/longitude coordinates associated with a postal address), and USPS® NCOALink® processing for U.S. addresses that identifies and updates the address of constituents that have moved within the last 48 months.

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As an authorized provider of global address verification capabilities in the FedRAMP program, Melissa powers an advantage for agencies seeking cloud-based tools to validate and verify global addresses, geocodes (latitude/longitude coordinates associated with a postal address), and USPS® NCOALink® processing for U.S. addresses that identifies and updates the address of constituents that have moved within the last 48 months.
The company’s FedRAMP-authorized status paves the way for more state and federal agencies to access data tools easily and confidently via secure cloud deployment.
Highly proven over four decades, Melissa’s tools feature national change of address (NCOA) capabilities, proprietary address engine and advanced correction techniques, multisourced reference data, and unique address key technology.
To connect with members of Melissa’s global intelligence team, visit www.Melissa.com or call 1-800-MELISSA.

Age Safe® America Promotes Falls Prevention Awareness with NCOA

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金曜日, 9月 22, 2023

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SARASOTA, Fla., Sept. 22, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Falls Prevention Week 2023, takes place from September 18 to September 22, yet is generally acknowledged throughout the month. This annual event serves as a critical opportunity to educate and empower individuals to take the steps to prevent falls, enhance safety, and improve the quality of life for seniors across the nation. The message is don't let falls go unnoticed or untreated. Together, we can make a significant impact in preventing falls among older adults, improving their safety, and enhancing their overall quality of life.

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Age Safe America, LLC a leading training, membership and services organization dedicated to raising awareness of solutions for home safety and falls prevention among older adults, is proud to participate in Falls Prevention Week 2023
SARASOTA, Fla., Sept. 22, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Falls Prevention Week 2023, takes place from September 18 to September 22, yet is generally acknowledged throughout the month.
Together, we can make a significant impact in preventing falls among older adults, improving their safety, and enhancing their overall quality of life.
To support this initiative, Age Safe® America is partnering with the National Council on Aging (NCOA), a trusted organization with a shared commitment to improving the lives of older adults.
"Falls Prevention Week aligns perfectly with our mission and offers an ideal platform to emphasize the importance of fall prevention and home safety for seniors, their families and caregivers", stated Fritzi Gros-Daillon, Director of Education and Advocacy for Age Safe America, LLC

Email and Postal Marketing Firm Pathfinder Direct Celebrates 18 Years in the Business

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金曜日, 9月 15, 2023

NCOA, Database, Knowledge, Social media, Habit, National Change of Address, Restaurant, Marketing, Mail, Sales, Ciosek

Over the years, Pathfinder Direct has worked with more than 100 clients, including some of the largest automotive brands, restaurants, and international nonprofit organizations.

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Over the years, Pathfinder Direct has worked with more than 100 clients, including some of the largest automotive brands, restaurants, and international nonprofit organizations.
“In sharp contrast to social media, email marketing has proven time and time again to be the most effective marketing channel for brands,” Ciosek says.
As part of its email marketing services, Pathfinder Direct will test the client’s email copy and, once approved, will deploy the campaign.
We are looking forward to elevating our business offering in the coming years, helping our clients’ marketing campaigns reach new heights.”

Statement: Older Adult Poverty Continues Upward Trend, Reaching an Unacceptable 14%

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水曜日, 9月 13, 2023

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ARLINGTON, Va., Sept. 12, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- The following is a statement from Ramsey Alwin, President and CEO of the National Council on Aging (NCOA), on the latest U.S. Census Bureau data on poverty, income, and health insurance in 2022.

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Ramsey Alwin
"For three years in a row, more Americans ages 65 and older are living in poverty—robbed of their ability to age with dignity.
The latest Census numbers show that under the Supplemental Poverty Measure (SPM), the older adult poverty rate has jumped from 9.5% in 2020 to 10.7% in 2021 to 14.1% in 2022.
Combined, the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP), housing subsidies, and the Supplemental Security Income lifted 1.6 million older adults out of poverty.
It's time to stop this upward trend in poverty in its tracks—for Americans of all ages.

The Inner Circle Acknowledges, David Benson as a Top Pinnacle Professional for his contributions to the HVAC Services and Repair Industry

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月曜日, 9月 11, 2023

FEDERAL WAY, Wash., Sept. 11, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Prominently featured in The Inner Circle David Benson is acknowledged as a Top Pinnacle Professional for his contributions to the HVAC Services and Repair Industry.

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FEDERAL WAY, Wash., Sept. 11, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Prominently featured in The Inner Circle David Benson is acknowledged as a Top Pinnacle Professional for his contributions to the HVAC Services and Repair Industry.
Mr. Benson entered the HVAC services and repair business as a heating, ventilation, and air conditioning (HVAC) technician for aircraft manufacturer The Boeing Company in Seattle from 1979 to 2015.
He later founded Benson Filter Maintenance LLC, a premier HVAC repair and maintenance service, a year later in Seattle, where he continues to serve as president and chief executive officer.
Aside from his vocation, he founded Benson Filter Maintenance LLC, a premier HVAC repair and maintenance service in Seattle, where he serves as president and chief executive officer.