Applications Due: June 21

ACL has opened two new funding opportunities under the Lifespan Respite Care Program. Lifespan respite care programs are coordinated state systems of accessible, community-based respite care services for family caregivers of people of all ages with special needs. Such programs reduce duplication of effort and assist in the development of respite care infrastructure at the state and local levels. 

The misuse of opioids and other substances can impact older adults in a variety of ways. For example, older adults may misuse substances themselves; face abuse, neglect, or financial exploitation from family members or caregivers misusing substances; or step in to raise grandchildren whose parents are misusing substances. 

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A new funding opportunity from ACL's 

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The Biden-Harris Administration is announcing today that more than 59 million Americans with Medicare Part B, including those enrolled in a Medicare Advantage plan, now have access to Food and Drug Administration (FDA) approved, authorized, or cleared over-the-counter COVID-19 tests at no cost.

The Social Security Administration (SSA) has just released a new online tool that applicants and individuals assisting applicants can use to request an appointment to apply for SSI benefits.