Over the next several months, we’ll be celebrating the accomplishments of ACL's first ten years, exploring the opportunities in front of us and what we’re doing to take advantage of them, and looking ahead to what’s needed to achieve our vision for the future, which includes:

This month we celebrate National Financial Literacy Month and National Financial Capability Month. Financial planning and literacy are critical for people of all ages and abilities, no matter where you live.   Here are some important considerations if you or a family member are living in a long-term care facility such as a nursing homes or assisted living:

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. 

Applications Due: June 21

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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In this Policy Round-Up, you’ll find: