eNews from AoA - October 2010

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October Is Domestic Violence Awareness Month

 AoA News

Population Data on Older Hispanic Adults Featured in AoA’s October Widget

Other HHS News

CMS Awards Grants to Six States to Combat Abuse and Neglect in Long Term Care Facilities

Information on Peripheral Arterial Disease Added to NIHSeniorHealth Website

HHS Announces the Launch of HealthCare.gov on Facebook

HHS Releases $101 Million in Emergency Funding to States for Energy Assistance

Nationwide System to Assist Doctors and Hospitals in Switching to Electronic Health Records Is Completed

HHS Awards $68 million in Grants to Support Community Living for Seniors and Individuals with Disabilities

Federal Funding Opportunities

Rural Health Network Development Grant Program

Second Opportunity for National Background Check Program Funding

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NCOA to Fund Benefits Enrollment Centers

October Is Crime Prevention Month: Learn About Go Direct

October 16 Is World Food Day

USDA Awards Grants to Expand Nutrition Aid for Low-Income Seniors

UN Report on “Current Status of the Social Situation, Wellbeing, Participation in
Development and Rights of Older Persons Worldwide”

Additional National Observances in October
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