Older Americans Webinar: Champion Your Health

Why It Matters

The initiatives connect public-health goals with telecommunications policy, aiming to keep older Americans safer and more socially engaged while reducing fraud and phone-based scams that disproportionately target them—changes that could reshape access to care and consumer protections.

Summary

The FCC hosted an Older Americans Month webinar titled “Champion Your Health,” emphasizing how broadband and digital tools can combat social isolation and support older adults’ physical and mental health through telehealth, virtual social connections, and online services. Speakers highlighted the agency’s work to expand high-speed internet access, improve disability accessibility, and promote safe video calling. A major focus was consumer protection: the FCC outlined rulemaking and enforcement actions to curb illegal robocalls and scams by tightening numbering rules, strengthening caller authentication, and improving call-blocking tools. The session also covered crisis resources like the 988 lifeline and included a Q&A and resources for attendees.

Original Description

In recognition of Older Americans month, the Federal Communications Commission's Consumer and Governmental Affairs Bureau (CGB) will host a webinar on Wednesday, May 27 from 1:00 p.m. to 2:00 p.m. ET highlighting "Champion Your Health." This theme underscores prevention, wellness, and personal responsibility as cornerstones of healthy aging.