Amy Gotwals

Advocate for aging well at home. Policy/membership chief for USAging. Opinions mine.

[Amy Gotwals @AmyGotwals]

Thanks for coming to @theUSAging Aging Policy Briefing! #advocacy

[AgeOptions @AgeOptions]

Returned from Washington, D.C. with renewed momentum!
Alongside the Association of IL Area Agencies on Aging, we elevated key issues for older adults and caregivers on Capitol Hill.
Thank you to all the congressional offices for meeting with us—your partnership matters!

[USAging @theUSAging]

Thank you, Duana!
At this week’s @SenateAging hearing, USAging President Duana Patton championed the Aging Network and urged Congress to reauthorize the #OlderAmericansAct —critical to helping millions of older adults age well.

[Alzheimer's Association @alzassociation]

“With the help of our local Area Agency on Aging, we accessed services under the Older Americans Act (OAA), which have made a world of difference to my dad’s quality of life.”

#ENDALZ volunteer Erick Montealegre testifies in front of the @SenateAging & @SenateAgingDems to urge Congress to reauthorize the bipartisan #OlderAmericansAct.

The OAA provides support to America's seniors in their homes and communities by organizing and delivering nutritional programs, in-home services, transportation, legal services elder-abuse prevention and caregiver support.

Erick and his siblings care for their father Alberto, who is living with mild cognitive impairment and joins his son today on Capitol Hill.

The adult day center Alberto attends, thanks to the OAA, has been a lifeline for their family, providing Alberto with cognitive stimulation, physical activity, social connection and dignity and his caregivers with much-needed respite and peace of mind.

[Senate Aging Committee @SenateAging]

Renewing Our Commitment: How the Older Americans Act Uplifts Families Living with Aging-Related Diseases https://t.co/OwxVgrk0Xw

[USAging @theUSAging]

Our Chief, Public Policy & External Affairs, @AmyGotwals, spoke this morning on federal #aging policy at the 4AM (AAA Association in Michigan) conference!

Pictured (L–R): Christine Vanlandingham, Jason Maciejewski, Amy Gotwals and Dave LaLumia.

[USAging @theUSAging]

Congress must act now! Millions of #OlderAdults and #caregivers depend on the critical services funded by the #OlderAmericansAct. Congress, don’t go home until you deliver for those who need it most!

Read USAging CEO #SandyMarkwood’s full statment: https://t.co/gUqjBfaTY6.

[Amy Gotwals @AmyGotwals]

Help keep #OlderAmericansAct reauthorization alive! The bipartisan OAA bill should stay in the year-end package. #OlderAdults and their #caregivers are counting on Congress to act now!

[USAging @theUSAging]

🚨#OlderAmericansAct Reauthorization At Risk!🚨#OAA reauthorization & #MIPPA funding may be cut from Congress's must-pass spending bill this week. Take action now: Contact your Representatives to keep OAA & MIPPA in the final package. Template & details: https://t.co/lT1BJ9czqs.

[Amy Gotwals @AmyGotwals]

On the Hill advocating for #OlderAmericansAct reauthorization with the @theUSAging Board this afternoon! The fierce wind outside won’t prevent them from speaking out on the needs of #OlderAdults and #caregivers!

[USAging @theUSAging]

We’re proud to see Christine Vanlandingham, Director of #RegionIVAAA and USAging Board member, alongside @AmyGotwals, keynote speaker at the Area Agencies on Aging Association of Michigan’s (4AM) Annual Conference!

[USAging @theUSAging]

We’d like to congratulate Bill Massey, CEO of USAging member @Paa_Inc, who was recently recognized by U.S. Rep. @BobbyScott for his 40th anniversary at the AAA.

Scott noted Massey’s “hard work and dedication to supporting seniors understanding the obstacles they face”

[ACLgov @ACLgov]

ACL announces a grant award to @theUSAging to better understand the capacity of the aging services network. This project will report on activities and expertise of area agencies on aging and tribal organizations in delivering community-based services. https://t.co/GSR3WSiZty

[RISE Collaborative @RiseCollab]

We’re thrilled to announce that the Administration for Community Living (ACL) @ACLgov has awarded funds to the RISE Collaborative to replicate and evaluate RISE-APS in three new locations throughout the US!

Stay tuned for more info about the project and how to apply for replication funds. We’ll post updates soon -- here, on our website (https://t.co/N8R7KjT5xp), and via other elder justice networks.”

@NAPSA_NOW

[Amy Gotwals @AmyGotwals]

.@theUSAging CEO Sandy Markwood salutes the excellent four years of service of @ACLgov leader @AlisonBarkoff to older adults, ppl with disabilities and caregivers. You will be missed, Alison!

[USAging @theUSAging]

Urge lawmakers to stop funding cuts to the #OlderAmericansAct! The more members of the #AgingNetwork involved, the better. Visit our FY 2025 Appropriations Campaign page to find everything you need to get involved: https://t.co/ZOmdHLZa3J.

[USAging @theUSAging]

Check out a new blog post written by USAging CEO #SandyMarkwood for @USICHgov. Find out how #AAAs are partnering with local Continuums of Care to prevent homelessness among #OlderAdults: https://t.co/TyrPV5Orgf.

[Amy Gotwals @AmyGotwals]

Excited to be at the @SeniorSSSEVA legislative breakfast in Va. Beach, VA this morning along with their fantastic #AreaAgencyonAging staff, aging advocates and legislators. #AdvocacyWorks @theUSAging

[Amy Gotwals @AmyGotwals]

Honored to be at @WhiteHouse celebration of the #ADA’s 34th anniversary and Disability Pride on behalf of @theUSAging! Gorgeous day to celebrate civil rights and gear up to expand #HCBS!

[The White House 46 Archived @WhiteHouse46]

Happening Now: President Biden delivers remarks to celebrate the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and to mark Disability Pride Month. https://t.co/H9FM6WELIs

[USAging @theUSAging]

Reasons to renew your USAging membership:

✔️ Advocacy on your behalf
✔️ Access to critical training and resources
✔️ Technical assistance to enhance your programs

Don’t wait. Renew your membership today! https://t.co/XRgtgCFzAA

[Amy Gotwals @AmyGotwals]

Texas aging advocates throw a great conference! Grateful to be a part of it, sharing #OlderAmericansAct updates #AiTC24 Congrats to T4A on the event and new logo! @theUSAging