ACL is pleased to announce the first joint meeting of the RAISE Family Caregiving Advisory Council and the Advisory Council to Support Grandparents Raising Grandchildren, as they come together to begin development of the National Family Caregiving Strategy. 

New funding opportunities from ACL's National Institute on Disability, Independent Living, and Rehabilitation Research (NIDILRR) have been announced for the 

Throughout the pandemic the aging and disability networks have been at the forefront of efforts to protect the health of older adults and people with disabilities. While continuing to provide the services that make it possible for many to live safely in the community, our networks also have played a critical role in helping people get vaccinated. They are now a driving force in the effort to get people booster shots. 

ACL is seeking content experts and individuals with expertise in older adult food insecurity and/or malnutrition to join a technical expert panel (TEP) to help make recommendations to improve the National Survey of Older Americans Act Participants (NSOAAP). Panel members will be individuals from State Units on Aging (SUAs), Area Agencies on Aging (AAAs), other federal agencies, the aging network, special interest advocacy organizations, academia or research organizations, and policymakers. The TEP will work to ensure the inclusion of appropriate questions while balancing survey length.

Annual update to national Alzheimer’s plan adds focus on risk reduction  

Public Comment on Organ Transplantation

Wednesday, January 12, 2022, 2:30-4:00 PM ET

ACL is announcing the Phase 2 winners of the Social Care Referrals Challenge competition.

From ACL's Nutrition and Aging Resource Center   Winter is upon us and so is the holiday season. For many, this is a time of year for gathering with friends and family, while others may find themselves experiencing increased isolation. This time of year can mean more time spent indoors or outside enjoying the colder weather. Whatever this season means for you, the next few months will bring challenges due to the continuing COVID-19 pandemic.