Administration for Community Living (ACL)
Center for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC)
Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS)
Website: https://www.cms.gov/
CMS supports “whole-person care,” which includes physical health, behavioral health, oral health, long-term services and supports, and health-related social needs. Health equity is a pillar of CMS’s strategic vision, with a commitment to address systemic inequities in care delivery.
Resources:
Johnson and Johnson
Website: https://www.jnj.com/
Check out our Get Relief Responsibly tool to help set pain management goals with a personalized plan.
Medicare Mental Health Workforce Coalition
National Coalition of Mental Health and Aging (NCMHA)
Website: http://www.ncmha.org/
Hear from Joel Miller, Chair of the National Coalition of Mental Health and Aging for more information about the coalition.
National Council on Aging (NCOA)
Website: https://www.ncoa.org/
NCOA’s website includes trusted content on topics such as COVID-19, falls prevention, healthy eating, Medicare, financial well-being and senior centers.
See the latest resources on older adult behavioral health from our Center for Health Aging:
- 7 Tips for Managing Your Mental Health During the COVID-19 Pandemic
- COVID-Driven Isolation Can Be Dangerous for Older Adults
- Webinar Series with National Coalition on Mental Health and Aging
- How Excess Weight Impacts Our Mental and Emotional Health
Check out some of our tools for older adults:
- BenefitsCheckUp.org – a free benefits screening tool
- AgeWellPlanner.org - personalized assistance on topics such as finance, Medicare, and health and wellness
Save the date for Fall Prevention Awareness Week on September 20 – 24th.
- New materials coming in August: ncoa.org/FallsToolkit
- Share our Falls Free CheckUp: ncoa.org/FallsFreeCheckUp
Register today for NCOA’s Age + Action virtual conference on June 7- 10 at AgeAction.org.
National Institute on Aging (NIA)
Website: https://www.nia.nih.gov/
- Social isolation and loneliness information compiled here: https://www.nia.nih.gov/ctctoolkit, including our booklet, health information article, and research feature.
- We also have a web article on depression in older adults.
- All NIA health information can be found at https://www.nia.nih.gov/health/
- All NIA print materials can be ordered for free online here: https://order.nia.nih.gov/
Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA)
U.S. Department of Veteran Affairs
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