Articles from USAging

Washington, DC, April 02, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- More than 11 million older adults in the United States rely on locally provided aging services, including in-home assistance with bathing and dressing, home-delivered meals, transportation, healthy aging activities such as falls prevention programs, and caregiver supports. These and other supportive services enhance the ability of older adults to age well at home and in the community, thus avoiding unnecessary hospitalizations or nursing home care.

Washington, DC, Dec. 20, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- USAging, which represents the local leaders on aging well at home who support older adults and their caregivers nationwide, is sounding the alarm on the House’s inability to pass a year-end legislative package that includes the bipartisan Older Americans Act (OAA) reauthorization and the annual federal funding it requires.

Washington, DC, Nov. 21, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- A new national consumer campaign aims to help older adults, caregivers and families to stay safe and worry free by protecting themselves and loved ones from financial fraud and scams during the holiday season. Each year, the Eldercare Locator’s Home for the Holidays campaign shines a light on an important topic affecting the health and wellness of older adults. This year, the focus is on increasing the awareness of older adults and their families about common scams that target them, tips to avoid scams and what to do when people suspect they are victims of financial fraud or scams. The Eldercare Locator, a national resource and call center on aging issues, can also connect people to resources to help recognize and report financial scams and fraud. Scams targeting people age 60 and older resulted in more than $3.4 billion in losses in 2023 alone, according to the Federal Bureau of Investigation. While financial scams and fraud happen throughout the year, the instances escalate during the holidays. Increases in online shopping and phone or email donation appeals results in more opportunities for fraud. “The holidays are an emotional time of year for many people, especially those who may feel lonely or isolated, which scammers can exploit,” said Sandy Markwood, CEO of USAging, which administers the Eldercare Locator. “Scams can be difficult to distinguish from legitimate offers. The Eldercare Locator can help older adults stay safe and find the information they need to recognize potential scams or fraud and, importantly, prevent or report it.” The Eldercare Locator is a public service of the U.S. Administration for Community Living and connects older adults and families to local services and resources in their communities. For more information about the Home for the Holidays campaign visit www.usaging.org/h4h2024.