After learning how to use online maps to familiarizing themselves with Microsoft Office, our most recent Digital Skills Training Program cohort received complimentary laptops so they can apply all that they have learned to their daily lives! Learn more about the program at napca.org/digital.

Last month, NAPCA spoke with @asamnews.bsky.social on the critical need for linguistically accessible elder care. Read the full article here: asamnews.com/2025/12/30/a...

📣 We're hiring! NAPCA is seeking experienced and compassionate Bilingual Case Managers to join our Chicago, Seattle, Los Angeles, and Orange County teams. Learn more about each position at napca.org/careers.

This Giving Tuesday, help NAPCA's community of elders age with dignity. Hear how your support can help thousands of older adults like Jane find the confidence and skills necessary to find employment and care for themselves. Donate at www.napca.org/donate.

NAPCA staff had a wonderful time at the C4A Annual Conference! Thank you to the Archstone Foundation for partnering with NAPCA to showcase our many resources, like the Multilingual Helpline and the forthcoming Care Finder Directory (coming winter 2026).

Many thanks to our partners at the Washington State Office of the Insurance Commissioner, the Korean Women's Association (KWA), and Tam Lac Vietnamese Senior Center for collaborating with NAPCA this week to promote Medicare Open Enrollment across our Seattle communities!

In spite of stereotypes, obesity-related illnesses are prevalent in AANHPI communities. NAPCA is hosting a virtual briefing this Thursday, 11/6, to discuss this prevalence and potential public policy solutions addressing it. Register at tinyurl.com/napcabriefing.

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: www.napca.org/post/covid-1...

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.

Thank you to Congresswoman Jayapal for supporting NAPCA at our vaccination and Open Enrollment event last Friday!

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 💙

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: www.facebook.com/events/12068....

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.

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.

NAPCA supports today's Senate Aging 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.

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: www.napca.org/post/ask-nap...

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!

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.

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.

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. youtu.be/KP6o_joL1qg

“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

“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 and CEO Clayton Fong. CNN coverage of the ongoing SCSEP furloughs harming older jobseekers across the country. www.cnn.com/2025/07/29/e...

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

“My story matters because there are so many others like me—people who just need a chance.” Tamara is one of more than 20,000 elders furloughed because of the #SCSEP funding pause. Her story illustrates why it’s critical for all SCSEP funding to be restored. Learn more at www.NAPCA.org.

Today marks 60 years since the signing of the Older Americans Act (OAA). Through programs like #SCSEP, the OAA helps seniors find employment and age with dignity. While the SCSEP funding pause continues, NAPCA remains committed to its elders. Learn more at NAPCA.org.

The Dept. of Labor still has not released funding for SCSEP past June 30. Without SCSEP, many older adults like Soy will lose income to pay for taxes, rent and food. Act now: act.ncoa.org/a/scsep/. #SCSEP #SCSEPMatters

As of today, the Dept. of Labor hasn’t released funding for #SCSEP past June 30. Without it, struggling older workers will lose income for taxes, rent and food. Thanks to our colleagues at NCOA, contacting your representatives is easy. Act now: act.ncoa.org/a/scsep/. #SCSEPMatters

JUST RELEASED: NAPCA’s statement on the SCSEP funding pause and the impact of furloughs on our seniors. Read the full statement here: www.napca.org/press-releas... #SCSEPMatters

During Alzheimer’s & Brain Awareness Month, NAPCA joins the Alzheimer's Association in honoring the more than 55 million people worldwide living with dementia and the families and friends who love them. alz.org/abam #ENDALZ

Last week, members of the NAPCA Team had a chance to participate at the APAICS Legislative Leadership Summit in Washington, DC. Many thanks to APAICS for letting us speak about our communities’ elders and remind folks that our stories are American stories.

NAPCA President and CEO Clayton Fong will be speaking at the APAICS Legislative Leadership Summit this May 12-13 in Washington, DC. Hope to see you there! #APAICSLeads #AANHPIHM #LegislativeLeadership

In Ask NAPCA Column #16, we focus on raising awareness about osteoporosis. The column emphasizes the importance of early screening and timely diagnosis, with special attention to AANHPI older women. #OsteoporosisAwareness #HealthyAging #AANHPIHealth #SeniorHealth #NAPCA

On 4/4, the NAPCA LA office welcomed the @ArchstoneFdn team. The visit marked the beginning of an exciting 2-year partnership between Archstone and NAPCA, focused on the development of a comprehensive national resource database. #AANHPI #cargiving

On 3/25, NAPCA's Clayton Fong and Victor Yang supported the "Medical Debt" and "The Affordable Care Act at 15" panels at the @APAICS #HealthSummit Don’t miss Day 2’s important events. More info here: lnkd.in/egJ5FDMy #APAICSLeads #AANHPI

Special message from Clayton S. Fong, President & CEO of NAPCA: "I am excited to participate in the @APAICS virtual #HealthSummit (Medical Debt panel) on March 25th & 26th!" Learn more at apaics.org/health-summit-2025. #APAICSLeads

NAPCA is hiring a Case Manager. If you are looking for a job in Seattle, please submit your CV for consideration. Thank you. lnkd.in/dy3Sm_ef

Ask NAPCA Column #15: This column includes reminders about the 3/31 deadline for Medicare General Enrollment and Medicare Advantage Open Enrollment. Also, information on LIHEAP (Low Income Home Energy Assistance Program). Call our Multilingual Helpline with any questions. Happy to help!

Exciting news! NAPCA launched its first Digital Skills Training in LA! In Jan 2025, eleven Chinese participants received their first-ever computer training. 💻 Huge thanks to our UCLA volunteers for making this possible! More to come! #DigitalInclusion #AANHPI

It’s time for a new Ask NAPCA column! In Column #14, we tackle important topics related to #Medicare, #Medicaid, and #SNAP. If you have any questions, don’t hesitate to cal our Multi-lingual helpline. The column will also be featured in major AANHPI media outlets across the US.

As we celebrate this auspicious year, we’re reminded of the wisdom, resilience, and transformation that the Snake symbolizes. At NAPCA, we are committed to supporting our AANHPI older adults with the same strength and adaptability. #YearOfTheSnake #SupportAsianSeniors #AANHPI

As 2024 comes to a close, we cherish the presence of our loved ones. We partnered with AAJC and producer Risa Morimoto to create a four-part caregiving series. During this holiday season, let’s revisit these powerful stories and share them with friends and family. Scan the QR codes below.

🗓️To get health coverage starting January 1st, 2025, be sure to enroll in Marketplace coverage by this December 15! healthcare.gov/get-coverage If you or an elder needs to find a plan, reach out to our Multilingual Senior Assistance Center Helpline through napca.org

📢 Mark your calendars! The AANHPI Week of Action for ACA Open Enrollment is happening December 1-7. Join us in spreading the word and ensuring our communities have access to the healthcare coverage they need! See attached document for updates. #AANHPI #ACAOpenEnrollment #WeekOfAction

On 11/20, NAPCA hosted the Confronting Obesity forum in D.C., aimed at promoting awareness and delivering targeted solutions for healthier futures among AANHPI older adults. Moderated by NAPCA CEO Clayton Fong, the panel featured: Ofa Matagi, Ka Hei Karen Lau and Soo-Young Chin.

Hello everyone! We’re excited to share our latest Ask NAPCA Column. It covers Medicare Open Enrollment, updates to Medicare Part D, and the importance of staying up to date with COVID-19 vaccinations. Don’t hesitate to our call center. You can find our phone numbers at the end of the column.