Press
Sept. 14, 2011
One Away Campaign Urges Congress to Protect and Strengthen the Older Americans Act for Seniors in Need
National Poll
One Away Poll Shows Struggles Facing Older Adults
Almost two-thirds (63%) of American adults say they or an older adult they know is struggling to make ends meet in today’s economy. Explore more findings from our national poll.
More Resources
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A Blueprint for Increasing the Economic Security of Older Adults: Recommendations for the Older Americans Act
The Older Americans Act is up for reauthorization this year. Read recommendations to make it work better for economically vulnerable older adults. -
Strengthening the Voice of Older Adults and the Aging Network: A Vision for the Reauthorized Older Americans Act
Read our white paper on why it’s so critical to empower vulnerable older adults to advocate for themselves. -
Economic Security Matters: Paying Attention to the Voices of Vulnerable Older Adults
Download the presentation from this webinar held April 19, 2011. -
Innovations: The Path to Economic Security
Read articles about the challenges facing older Americans in or near poverty—and what we’re doing to help. - NCOA Fact Sheet on Benefits Access
- NCOA Fact Sheet on Economic Security
- NCOA Fact Sheet on Mature Workers
- Wider Opportunities for Women Elder Economic Security Initiative
Press Releases
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Oct. 17, 2011
NCOA Discussing Solutions with Congress for Seniors Hit Hard By Recession -
Sept. 14, 2011
One Away Campaign Urges Congress to Protect and Strengthen the Older Americans Act for Seniors in Need -
Aug. 31, 2011
NCOA Awarded Grant from Retirement Research Foundation to Provide EconomicCheckUp for Vulnerable Older Adults -
July 14, 2011
New Ad from Aging Services and Disability Groups Urges Congress Not to Cut Medicaid -
July 12, 2011
As Budget Debate Continues, New Video Urges Government Not to Cut Solutions that Help Millions of Seniors -
July 12, 2011
Congressional Leaders Face Off on How to Protect Vulnerable Older Adults in the Budget Debate -
June 23, 2011
One Away Campaign Uses Local Video to Spotlight the Struggles Facing Older Adults -
April 13, 2011
Budget Deal Cuts Housing, 58,000 Jobs for Low-Income Seniors -
April 13, 2011
Budget Deal Eliminates Funding for Reverse Mortgage Counseling -
April 12, 2011
Partnership to Improve the Economic Security of Older Adults with Limited Resources -
April 5, 2011
Medicaid Cuts Represent an Assault on America’s Most Vulnerable Seniors -
March 24, 2011
NCOA Offers Free Reverse Mortgage Counseling for Older Adults Seeking to Use their Home Equity Wisely -
March 11, 2011
BenefitsCheckUp® Promotes Programs to Fight Senior Hunger During National Nutrition Month -
March 10, 2011
Senate Refuses to Balance the Budget on the Backs of Vulnerable Older Americans -
March 8, 2011
Aging Secretary Greenlee Stresses Value of Benefits Access for Vulnerable Seniors and Adults with Disabilities -
February 28, 2011
New Poverty Guidelines May Help More Seniors Qualify for Needed Benefits -
February 21, 2011
House Approves Cuts Targeting Seniors -
February 14, 2011
Deep Proposed Budget Cuts Would Weaken Programs Targeted to Low-Income Older Americans -
February 3, 2011
Older Workers Most Likely to Experience Very Long-Term Unemployment -
January 24, 2011
One in Six Seniors Lives in Poverty, New Analysis Finds
One Away in the News
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July 31, 2011
Web videos air seniors' worries about finances, health
The Seattle Times -
July 19, 2011
Medicare doesn't cover many health-care expenses for low-income seniors
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July 13, 2011
Seniors’ groups take to airwaves and Capitol Hill to protect Social Security, Medicare
The Washington Post -
July 12, 2011
Agreement on Debt Talks: Health Groups Dislike Proposals
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June 29, 2011
Retirement savings can be more secure with a few tips: Delay retirement, avoid debt, create pension
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June 3, 2011
Between Young and Old, a Political Collision
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May 15, 2011
Yesterday's business is today's dinosaur
Burlington Free Press -
April 27, 2011
Strapped seniors trying to hang on
MSN Money -
April 18, 2011
Job cuts for poor seniors could up homelessness
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March 24, 2011
Interview with Don Sikkema for NCOA "One Away" Campaign
Seniors' Resource Center Blogspot -
March 21, 2011
Heritage Agency participates in “One Away” campaign for elder economic security
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March 2011
Are You One Break Away from Financial Crisis?
Aging in Stride eNews -
February 23, 2011
In a Crunch: Project to Highlight Senior Setbacks
GR8 8 Newspapers
Media Contacts
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Allison Mooney
One Away Project Manager
National Council on Aging
202-479-3154
Allison.Mooney@ncoa.org -
Ken Schwartz
Director, Marketing & Communications
National Council on Aging
202-600-3131
Ken.Schwartz@ncoa.org




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