Alliance for Aging Research

06/01/2026

Today, the Alliance submitted public comments opposing the Children’s Health Defense’s Citizen petition for the revocation of Biologics License Applications (BLAs) for the FDA-approved COVID-19 Vaccines.

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Today, the Alliance for Aging Research submitted public comments on the Institute for Clinical and Economic Review's (ICER) Draft Evidence Report on Vaccines for COVID-19. COVID-19 remains a serious and ongoing threat to older Americans.

06/01/2026

Medicare loses an estimated $60 billion each year due to fraud, errors, and abuse. The impact on people across the country is significant, often costing them time, money, and peace of mind.

Every June, ACL and its Senior Medicare Patrol (SMP) Resource Center lead the nation's observance of Medicare Fraud Prevention Week, an opportunity to raise awareness of actions everyone can take to prevent fraud. https://acl.gov/events-and-observances/MFPW26

05/29/2026

"Vaccines offer the single best method for preventing infection, severe illness, and death from COVID-19 for all age groups."

This week, Alliance Director of Health Programs Katrin Werner-Perez delivered oral comments at the FDA’s Vaccine and Related Biological Products Advisory Committee (VRBPAC), urging the committee to support continued access to both mRNA- and protein-based vaccines for the 2026–2027 season.

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Today, Alliance for Aging Research Director of Health Programs Katrin Werner-Perez provided oral comments at the FDA’s Vaccine and Related Biological Products Committee (VRBPAC) meeting. Her comments highlighted a letter sent to VRBPAC ahead of the meeting which was signed by more than 30 other or...

05/29/2026

This week, Alliance President and CEO Sue Peschin joined the Patient Advocacy Voices Podcast to discuss what it takes to make sure innovation, policy, and public health actually work for older adults.

Hosted by Sanofi, this episode explores how aging research, Medicare policy, vaccine education, and patient advocacy come together to shape access and outcomes for older adults.

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What does it take to make sure innovation, policy, and public health actually work for older adults? Too often, patients and caregivers face a hard path from diagnosis to treatment, shaped by Medicare complexity, out-of-pocket costs, communication...

05/29/2026

Have you heard of mRNA? This type of genetic information helps your body fight germs that cause disease.

Learn more about mRNA and how it's used in vaccines here:

Animated video illustrating the science of how mRNA vaccines work in the body.

05/28/2026

As you may have guessed, is a pretty busy time for us here at the Alliance for Aging Research!

Learn more about how we're supporting older Americans this May in our "Living Longer, and Loving It" newsletter.

https://www.agingresearch.org/newsletter/alliance-polls-voters-on-expanded-tavr-access-chat-with-californias-strongest-man-and-more/

05/28/2026

Tune in to latest episode of "This Is Growing Old" as we discuss the connection between fitness and healthy aging with 5-time California's Strongest Man, Dr. Andrew Mock.

Check it out: https://www.agingresearch.org/podcast/staying-fit-as-you-age-without-going-full-ironman/

05/26/2026

If you’re anything like us, you may have spent this winter binge-watching HBO’s hit medical drama The Pitt, captivated by its realistic portrayals of life inside a Pittsburgh trauma center.

As advocates for patients, caregivers, and the incredible work of our healthcare professionals, we have a few thoughts on what "The Pitt" gets right about healthcare in America.

Read the full blog:
https://www.agingresearch.org/blog/what-the-pitt-gets-right-about-aging-in-america/

05/25/2026

This Memorial Day, the Alliance honors and remembers the brave men and women who made the ultimate sacrifice in service to our country. We are especially grateful to the veterans, military families, caregivers, and older Americans whose strength and sacrifice continue to inspire us every day.

As we gather with loved ones this weekend, we pause to reflect on the courage, dedication, and legacy of those we have lost.

Wishing everyone a safe and meaningful Memorial Day.

05/22/2026

Are you a caregiver? Mental illness is a condition that affects the whole family.

If you're caring for someone battling mental illness, support is available: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KRZbeIAssSQ

The NAMI Family Caregiver HelpLine is a free, confidential service providing caregiver-led support, tools and strategies, trusted guidance, and connection at...