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Aging, Health & Care: A New Resource for Seniors and Their Families

Classic movie star Mae West famously said, “Getting old isn't for the faint of heart.” Most older people probably know what she means. Of course, aging can also be a rewarding time of pursuing hobbies and interests, travel and discovery, and enjoying grandchildren, among other things. But the "not for the faint of heart" part rings particularly true when it comes to participating in our senior health care system

NCPSSM2022-04-14T16:17:08-04:00April 14th, 2022|Categories: Meals on Wheels, Medicaid, Medicare, Medicare Advantage, Prescription Drug Prices, Retirement, senior nutrition|

Federal Senior Nutrition Programs Turn 50. Let’s Keep Them Fortified.

The federal law providing seniors with nutritional services turns half a century old today. In 1972, the Congregate Meals program was added to the Older Americans Act (OAA) providing seniors in need with food in community settings.

NCPSSM2022-03-22T14:20:08-04:00March 22nd, 2022|Categories: Congress, Meals on Wheels, Older Americans, Older Americans Act|

March 22nd is an Important Anniversary for American Seniors

Today is the 49th anniversary of senior nutrition programs being added to the Older Americans Act (OAA), an important milestone in

NCPSSM2021-03-22T15:07:03-04:00March 22nd, 2021|Categories: Congress, Coronavirus, Democrats, Meals on Wheels, President Biden|

Trump Budget Would Leave Seniors Hungrier, Sicker, Poorer

President Trump’s just-released 2021 budget proposal would leave seniors and other vulnerable citizens hungrier, sicker, and poorer. The spending plan betrays

NCPSSM2020-03-04T12:31:47-04:00February 10th, 2020|Categories: Budget, Disability, Election 2020, entitlement reform, healthcare, Meals on Wheels, Medicaid, Medicaid Budget, Medicare, Social Security|

New Acting White House Chief of Staff No Friend to Seniors

New Acting White House Chief of Staff Mick Mulvaney (photo credit: Gage Skidmore) It’s unfortunate that in a desperate

NCPSSM2019-01-23T12:55:25-04:00December 18th, 2018|Categories: Budget, Meals on Wheels, Medicare, Social Security|

It’s Time for Seniors to Vote In Their Own Interests Again

Older Americans are one of the most powerful voting blocs in U.S. elections. More than half of the electorate in the

NCPSSM2018-10-25T12:05:58-04:00October 23rd, 2018|Categories: Aging Issues, COLAs, Congress, Democrats, Election 2018, entitlement reform, Meals on Wheels, Medicaid, Medicare, Social Security, Social Security Administration (SSA)|

Delivering Meals on Wheels With Dad Deepened My Appreciation for the Program

The author's father, Cliff Adcock (R), readies to deliver Meals on Wheels to seniors in Escondido, CA By Dan Adcock At

NCPSSM2018-05-12T21:03:32-04:00April 23rd, 2018|Categories: Max Richtman, Meals on Wheels, Mick Mulvaney, Older Americans Act|