As the number of people and communities affected by the COVID-19 pandemic grows, so do the scams associated with it. Scammers use public health emergencies as opportunities for new fraud schemes, and because older adults and people with disabilities are at greater risk for serious illness from COVID-19, they may target these populations.

Adapting to Serve Communities ACL programs address behavioral health, prevention of injuries and illness, chronic disease self-management, and more. During the pandemic, grantees have adapted services and outreach to serve and connect their communities safely. Here is a sampling of stories from the Aging Network. Click on a title to read the full article.

Updates from the RAISE Family Caregiving and Supporting Grandparents Raising Grandchildren Advisory Councils

2021 ACL Funding Opportunity Announcements All opportunities close Tuesday, February 2, 2021.

Several new research funding opportunities from the

The Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) has created a new training called Organizations Preparing for Emergency Needs (OPEN) that includes both a web-based, self-guided training, and a downloadable instructor kit that will guide participants on how to identify risks, locate resources, and take preparedness actions.

ACL's evidence-based efforts are recognized in a new report from Results for America: the 2020 Invest in What Works Federal Standard of Excellence, an annual review of how federal agencies are using evidence and data to get better

Events for National Flu Vaccination Week (December 6-12) National Influenza Vaccination Week is an annual observance that reminds us there is still time to get vaccinated against flu to be protected during the upcoming winter and holiday months. It is a nationwide call to action to encourage anyone who hasn't received a shot to get one and #FightFlu. Monday, December 7, 2020, 2-3 PM ET

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