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2013ASA Robertson Testified at Senate Hearing on OAA Today**May 8, 2019**
    Watch: ASA Robertson Testifying at Senate Hearing on OAA**May 7, 2019**Tomorrow, May 8, at 2:30pm ET, ACL Administrator and Assistant Secretary for Aging Lance Robertson will be testifying on before the Senate Special Committee on Aging. The hearing is titled "The Older Americans Act: Protecting and Supporting Seniors as they Age." His testimony will focus on the Act and reauthorization.
    Webinar 5/22: Contracting with Health Plans: Why Working With Health Plans and Payers Is Vital to the Independent Living Movement**May 7, 2019**Wednesday, May 22, 2019, 3:00 PM ET
    New Research Brief: ACL Supports for Family Caregivers Across the Lifespan**May 6, 2019**A new research brief is now available on the AGID (Aging Integrated Database) website.
Research Brief: Administration for Community Living Supports for Family Caregivers Across the Lifespan
This research brief serves as an introduction to the National Family Caregiver Support Program and related programs administered by ACL that provide support to caregivers of older adults, as well as caregivers of persons with disabilities.
    Presidential Proclamation on National Physical Fitness and Sports Month Recognizes HHS Inclusive Program Model**May 3, 2019**May is National Physical Fitness and Sports Month. Led by the President’s Council on Fitness, Sports & Nutrition (PCSFN), it encourages all Americans to be and stay active, and emphasizes the many benefits that we get by maintaining a healthy lifestyle.
    Presidential Proclamation on National Physical Fitness and Sports Month Recognizes HHS Inclusive Program Model**May 3, 2019**May is National Physical Fitness and Sports Month. Led by the President’s Council on Fitness, Sports & Nutrition (PCSFN), it encourages all Americans to be and stay active, and emphasizes the many benefits that we get by maintaining a healthy lifestyle.
    SAMHSA Issues Brief on Inappropriate Use of Antipsychotics in Community Settings**May 2, 2019**SAMHSA has recently released a new brief, Guidance on Inappropriate Use of Antipsychotics: Older Adults and People with Intellectual and
    State Medicaid Director Letter: Three New Opportunities to Test Innovative Integrated Care Models for Individuals Dually Eligible for Medicaid and Medicare**May 2, 2019**As a 2019 strategic priority, Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) is redoubling efforts to better serve older adults and people with disabilities dually eligible for Medicaid and Medicare. The goal is to create a more seamless experience across the two programs while ensuring that incentives are aligned and pointed toward lower cost and better outcomes.
    New Opioids and TBI Grantees Brief**May 1, 2019**ACL has released a new Opioids and TBI Grantees Brief.
    Person Centered Planning and Practice Standing Committee Meeting on May 3**April 30, 2019**The Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) is working with the Administration for Community Living through the National Quality Forum (NQF) to address quality measurement in person-centered planning.
  
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