NAPCA-National Asian Pacific Center on Aging
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NAPCA is a national non-profit organization empowering older adults through advocacy and access to resources essential to their well-being and independence, regardless of language or culture.
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!
November 7, 2025 at 5:52 PM
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.
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.
November 4, 2025 at 7:14 PM
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.
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...
October 23, 2025 at 5:05 PM
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.
Have any questions? Contact the NAPCA Multilingual Helpline.
October 15, 2025 at 7:40 PM
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.
Have any questions? Contact the NAPCA Multilingual Helpline.
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 💙
October 8, 2025 at 7:34 PM
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....
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....
October 1, 2025 at 6:43 PM
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....
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.
September 22, 2025 at 9:14 PM
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.
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...
Read the full Q&A here: www.napca.org/post/ask-nap...
September 12, 2025 at 5:01 PM
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...
Read the full Q&A here: www.napca.org/post/ask-nap...
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.
Despite this great news, thousands of seniors remain furloughed and vulnerable as the funding pause continues, reminding us that #SCSEPMatters.
August 28, 2025 at 6:56 PM
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.
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.
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.
August 22, 2025 at 7:06 PM
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.
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.
“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
Xiufen’s story is a testament to the power of workforce training programs like SCSEP and why they should continue to be funded. #SCSEPMatters
August 7, 2025 at 7:47 PM
“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
Xiufen’s story is a testament to the power of workforce training programs like SCSEP and why they should continue to be funded. #SCSEPMatters
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
SCSEP is a resource for seniors to find work and age with dignity. #SCSEPMatters
July 24, 2025 at 6:48 PM
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
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.
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.
July 17, 2025 at 7:18 PM
“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.
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.
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
Act now: act.ncoa.org/a/scsep/.
#SCSEP #SCSEPMatters
July 10, 2025 at 7:16 PM
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
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
#SCSEPMatters
July 7, 2025 at 6:56 PM
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
#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
Read the full statement here: www.napca.org/press-releas...
#SCSEPMatters
July 2, 2025 at 5:31 PM
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
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
June 5, 2025 at 7:11 PM
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.
May 23, 2025 at 7:00 PM
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
#APAICSLeads #AANHPIHM #LegislativeLeadership
May 8, 2025 at 7:03 PM
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
#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
#OsteoporosisAwareness #HealthyAging #AANHPIHealth #SeniorHealth #NAPCA
April 21, 2025 at 5:40 AM
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
#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
#AANHPI #cargiving
April 5, 2025 at 4:17 PM
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
#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:
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#APAICSLeads #AANHPI
Don’t miss Day 2’s important events.
More info here:
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#APAICSLeads #AANHPI
March 25, 2025 at 9:45 PM
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:
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#APAICSLeads #AANHPI
Don’t miss Day 2’s important events.
More info here:
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#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
"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
March 13, 2025 at 9:45 PM
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
"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
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!
March 4, 2025 at 9:19 PM
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!