ADvancing States-sponsored

Join the National I&R Support Center for an upcoming webinar to learn more about Alzheimer's disease and the Alzheimer's Association's 24/7 Helpline. This webinar will provide an understanding of the basics of Alzheimer's and dementia, the importance of early detection and the diagnostic process, and current FDA-approved treatments for Alzheimer's. Speakers will also discuss the challenges and stressors caregivers experience, the role of the 24/7 Helpline, and when to refer clients for support.

States can now apply to participate in dynamic #DirectCareWorkforce technical assistance opportunities offered by the new Direct Care Workforce Strategies Center. States have the unique opportunity to work with subject matter experts and other state leaders to help foster vital collaboration across systems and improve the recruitment, retention, training, and professional development of direct care workers.

State agencies providing home and community-based services (HCBS) face new requirements and higher expectations to enhance services, including the proposed Access Rule from the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS). Federal funds can be accessed using Medicaid matching funds to support these enhancements.

The National Information & Referral (I&R) Support Center is hosting an upcoming webinar to educate participants about the Medicare Improvements for Patients and Providers Act of 2008 (MIPPA), the federal legislation that authorizes federal grants to states and tribes to provide outreach and assistance to eligible Medicare beneficiaries for benefit programs that help to lower their Medicare costs.

Information and referral professionals can join with their peers for a three-day conference focused on elevating the sector. This conference will offer expert-led sessions on topics relevant to information and referral and dedicated networking opportunities with peers. Aging and disability professionals in Information & Referral/Assistance are invited to join the ADvancing States’ National Information and Referral Support Center, USAging, and other partners for the Conference’s Aging and Disability Symposium.

Join the National I&R Support Center for the webinar What in the World is a Long-Term Care Ombudsman? 

Join the National I&R Support Center for the webinar More Calls, Increased Needs: Trends and Developments in I&R/A Services. This webinar is scheduled for Wednesday, November 8, from 3:00-4:00 p.m. ET.

Join the National I&R Support Center for the webinar titled "Words Matter: Advancing Language that Reframes Aging."

Communication is at the heart of Information and Referral. I&R professionals communicate with individuals, families, and community members every day. I&R specialists know the power of words. Join this webinar to learn about Reframing Aging and communication practices that advancing age-inclusive language. Reframing aging promotes aging as a part of the human experience that engages all of us.

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ADvancing States is excited to announce the availability of intensive technical assistance to states to implement strategies to improve LTSS rebalancing, with an emphasis on dual eligible integration. This technical assistance is available through the support of the Laura and John Arnold Foundation (LJAF).

We will provide technical assistance to two states over an 18-month period beginning in January 2024 to implement initiative(s) related to 1-2 of the following strategies:

Join ADvancing States and Impact 120 for an LTQA-sponsored interactive discussion on advancing equity in LTSS, based on the recently published issue brief.