This document published by the Administration for Community Living covers fiscal frequently asked questions around the Older Americans Act Funding, Families First Coronavirus Response Act (FFCRA), CARES Act, and Older Americans Act Reauthorization of 2020 Updates during COVID-19 times. These…
The Emergency Food Assistance Program (TEFAP) Flexibilities for State Agencies
During an emergency situation such as the COVID-19 public health emergency, there are flexibilities available to TEFAP state agencies to assist them in continuing to provide food to people in need. TEFAP is available to assist current participants and those…
Expediting Expenditures at the State Level in Responding to the COVID-19 Emergency
On Friday, March 13, 2020, the President declared that the ongoing Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19) pandemic is of sufficient severity and magnitude to warrant an Emergency determination under section 501(b) of the Robert T. Stafford Disaster Relief and Emergency Assistance…
Addressing Social Isolation for Older Adults During the COVID-19 Crisis
ADvancing States took action during the novel coronavirus (COVID-19) crisis to assist state aging and disability agencies in responding to, and meeting the needs of, facility residents and an older adult population sheltering at home. This resource was created through…
COVID-19 Suggestions for Senior Nutrition Programs Offering Home Delivered Meals
Older people are more likely to have serious COVID-19 illness. This may be because immune systems change with age, making it harder to fight off diseases and infection. Older adults also are more likely to have underlying health conditions that…
Q&A From Call with SUA Directors
This document published by the Administration for Community Living contains frequently asked questions based on a call with the Administration for Community Living and State Unit on Aging Directors hosted by ADvancing States on March 23, 2020. Topics of the…
Food Insecurity and Health: Overcoming Food Insecurity Through Healthcare-Based Interventions
Drawing from diverse expert input and patient experiences, Food Insecurity and Health: Overcoming Food Insecurity Through Healthcare-Based Interventions, includes lessons learned, innovative and promising practices, as well as solutions to common barriers to address food insecurity in communities across the nation. This Guide…
Taking Care of Your Behavioral Health: Tips for Social Distancing, Quarantine, and Isolation During an Infectious Disease Outbreak
Introduction In the event of an infectious disease outbreak, local officials may require the public to take measures to limit and control the spread of the disease. This tip sheet provides information about social distancing, quarantine, and isolation. The government…
Coping With Stress During Infectious Disease Outbreaks
What You Should Know When you hear, read, or watch news about an outbreak of an infectious disease such as Ebola, you may feel anxious and show signs of stress—even when the outbreak affects people far from where you live…
Toolkit: Senior Nutrition Network COVID-19 Response Townhall
In an effort to address the national senior nutrition network’s most pressing questions and provide up-to-the-minute information on the response, Meals on Wheels America and the National Association of Nutrition and Aging Services Programs (NANASP) teamed up to host a…
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