USAging

06/18/2026

USAging’s 51st Annual Conference and Tradeshow is just one month away—have you booked your hotel room yet? You can make reservations at the Marriott Marquis San Diego Marina directly on a rooms-available basis at the hotel’s prevailing rates. Learn more: www.usagingconference.org/Housing.

06/17/2026

A new study from the Penn State College of Medicine suggests that just four minutes of daily exercise may help improve strength and balance in older adults.

Staying active does not have to be time-consuming to make a difference. Small, consistent efforts can support healthier aging and help older adults maintain independence. Read more: https://bit.ly/4oupncZ.

Just four minutes of daily strengthening exercise dramatically increases key factors in quality of life for aging adults, according to a new study led by researchers at Penn State College of Medicine. Results published in PLOS One showed that strength — which impacts fall risk, longevity, independ...

06/16/2026

Members Only: Apply now for USAging’s 2026 Leadership Institute!
This annual experience is designed to strengthen your leadership skills, expand your strategic thinking and prepare you to navigate the evolving Aging Network with confidence. This year’s Leadership Institute will be October 13–15 in Alexandria, VA. The deadline to apply is July 24. Learn more: www.usaging.org/leadershipinstitute.

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06/15/2026

Did you know there's an entire network of organizations dedicated to helping older adults age with independence and dignity? Area Agencies on Aging (AAAs) provide older adults and their loved ones with essential services like transportation, meals, in-home support and caregiver assistance.
The Eldercare Locator can connect you with the services you need today! Learn how your local AAA can help: www.usaging.org/findyouraaa.

06/15/2026

Today is World Elder Abuse Awareness Day 🤝

Start where you are, use what you have, and make a difference. Educating our communities on how to prevent abuse means we are all doing our part to support everyone as we age! National Center on Elder Abuse

06/15/2026

The newly released HUD 2025 Annual Homeless Assessment Report Part 1 reveals a welcome three-percent drop in overall national homelessness since 2024; however, adults 55 and older continue to comprise 20 percent of the total homeless population. Crucially, the report also indicates that 6.8 percent more adults 65 and older experienced homelessness compared to 2024. View the report: https://bit.ly/4aCY1M7.

06/12/2026

Join USAging and the ARCH National Respite Network and Resource Center for a webinar on July 16 at 2:00 PM ET covering our new Advancing the Availability of Flexible and Accessible Respite Care for Family Caregivers Action Guide.

During this session, participants will learn about actionable strategies to advance availability of flexible and accessible respite care and hear directly from programs across the country that are successfully implementing these approaches in their communities to better serve family caregivers. Register now: https://bit.ly/4efzu0P.

06/11/2026

Social connection is vital to our health and well-being—and we all have a role to play.

Join the Administration for Community Living's Commit to Connect initiative for the virtual 2026 National Summit to Increase Social Connections on June 23 and 24! Leaders, advocates and community members will come together to share ideas, spark collaboration and drive action to build a more connected nation. Register today: https://ow.ly/VsWe50Zaz8w.

USAging serves as the coordinating center for Commit to Connect.

06/11/2026

The majority of older adults and caregivers agree that older Americans take better care of themselves than younger generations, according to new research. Learn more in this article from The Mountaineer: https://ow.ly/1GSB50Z8TJy.

Six in 10 older adults and caregivers agree that older Americans take better care of themselves than younger generations (58%), according to new research. A survey of 1,000 older adults

06/10/2026

Housing instability requires unique, empathetic approaches. Later this year, Virginia Commonwealth University will launch an online training to develop Aging Network professionals’ skills in trauma-informed, narrative approaches to care for older adults who are unhoused. This training was created in partnership with USAging, The Span Center and Homeward. Complete the brief information card today: https://bit.ly/4xkMGdy!