# Community Connections - The National Aging Network Puzzle Explained

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Podcast: [Real Life With The Older Americans Act](https://stenobird.com/podcast/real-life-with-the-older-americans-act-7656218)
Published: 2026-03-05T09:02:18+00:00
Episode link: https://RealLifeOAA.transistor.fm/2
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## Resource

In this inaugural episode, host Bob Blancato and co-host Edwin Walker bring together a powerhouse group of national leaders to explore the legacy and future of the Older Americans Act (OAA): Ramsey Alwin (National Council on Aging), Sandy Markwood (USAging), Josh Protas (Meals on Wheels America), and Martha Roherty (Advancing States) for a wide-ranging conversation on the history, structure, and real-world impact of the Older Americans Act. Together, they outline what reauthorization must deliver—modernization, equity, and funding at scale—so the OAA can meet the realities of a rapidly aging nation.

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