Thank you to Sen. Susan Collins and Senator Senator Patty Murray's staff for meeting with the DEC, @NAPCA_Aging’s Clayton Fong & NCBA’s Karyne Jones to discuss the importance of #SCSEP—the only federal job training program for low-income older adults aged 55+.

Yapei was just starting to feel hope when he was furloughed due to the #SCSEP funding pause. For him and thousands of other low-income elders, being furloughed means no job training and no support. SCSEP is a resource for seniors to find work and age with dignity. #SCSEPMatters

“This funding delay is not just a bureaucratic issue, it’s a crisis for tens of thousands of older adults who depend on SCSEP to survive" - NAPCA President & CEO Clayton Fong CNN coverage of the SCSEP furloughs harming older jobseekers across the country: cnn.com/2025/07/29/eco…

When Yen struggled to find employment, #SCSEP provided her with the job training she needed to succeed. “This program helps seniors return to the workforce with pride,” she explained. “It keeps my mind sharp, and it makes me feel like I still have so much to offer.” #SCSEPMatters

“Thanks to SCSEP, I found more than a job: I found my confidence, my purpose, and a new community.” Xiufen’s story is a testament to the power of workforce training programs like SCSEP and why they should continue to be funded. #SCSEPMatters

Hear directly from former NAPCA #SCSEP participant Leticia Idio on how the job training program positively impacted her life in America. NAPCA urges the Department of Labor to resume funding so senior jobseekers can continue their employment training and age with dignity.

Earlier this week, NAPCA President & CEO Clayton Fong and SCSEP participant John Zhang sat down with KING 5 News to share updates on the impact of the SCSEP furloughs. Watch the interview and read the article here: king5.com/article/news/l… #SCSEPMatters

Meet Marion, a #SCSEP participant currently furloughed due to the ongoing funding pause. Thanks to SCSEP, Marion was able to begin building the skills necessary to return to the workforce. We urge the DOL to release funding so elders like Marion can continue their job training.

Though initially impacted by last month's SCSEP furloughs, Yanmei and Niaofu Wu have since been hired by their host agency! Despite this great news, thousands of seniors remain furloughed and vulnerable as the funding pause continues, reminding us that #SCSEPMatters.

Do you care for someone living with dementia? If you need support, you can find resources in your area right away by visiting bpc.caregiver.org, a free, online directory of top-rated programs for dementia caregivers. No login or account needed!

This month’s #AskNAPCA column is on the effects of the One Big Beautiful Bill Act. The bill changes eligibility rules for important programs like Medicaid, SNAP (food stamps), and health plans through the Affordable Care Act. Read the full Q&A here: napca.org/post/ask-napca….

NAPCA supports today's Senate Aging Committee Committee hearing on foreign manufactured drugs. We are concerned about the dangers of weight loss drugs made abroad that are marketed to seniors but are not FDA approved. Patient safety for our elders should be priority.

NAPCA will be at the Seattle Senior Resource Fair on September 30! Come meet our staff and learn about what we're up to and how we can help you and your loved ones age with dignity.

Older workers are a vital part of our workforce. This National Employ Older Workers Week, NAPCA joins organizations across the country in recognizing the meaningful contributions of older employees and celebrating their achievements.

Join NAPCA and IDIC Filipino Senior & Family Services on Oct. 3, for a Seattle community health event! We will share updates on Medicare and social benefit programs, and provide vaccines on-site. Reserve your vaccine(s) at: tinyurl.com/napcahealth25 using benefit code IDICNVAC25.

NAPCA enjoyed meeting community members at the NEST Seattle Senior Resource Fair yesterday! Couldn't make it to our table? Come see us this Friday, October 3, at our annual vaccination and Open Enrollment event. More details can be found here: facebook.com/events/1206835….

Last Friday, NAPCA and IDIC hosted a vaccination and Open Enrollment event in Seattle where we welcomed more than 200 community members and provided over 100 vaccinations! Thank you to our leaders and partners for helping make this event possible 💙 📸: Emma Lu Photos

It was an honor to have Congresswoman Jayapal at our vaccination and Open Enrollment event last Friday!

Today marks the start of Medicare Open Enrollment! Designed primarily for adults aged 65 and up, this federal health insurance program’s enrollment period runs from October 15–December 7. Have any questions? Contact the NAPCA Multilingual Helpline.

With the shift in federal vaccination guidelines earlier this year, learn about what’s changed with COVID-19 vaccine recommendations, eligibility, payment, and more in this month’s “Ask NAPCA” column: napca.org/post/covid-19-…