World Elder Abuse Awareness Day is recognized around the world every year on June 15 and aims to educate people on the importance of preventing, identifying, and responding to elder abuse.
The Center for American Progress, Food Research and Action Center, Feeding America, the Coalition on Human Needs, and Witnesses to Hunger are partnering to launch a new campaign, “Community Voices: Why Nutrition Assistance Matters.” A compelling personal story is worth 100 statistics and can help move hearts and minds. The goal of this campaign is to gather personal experiences about nutrition assistance programs from communities across the country and share them with media and policymakers to dispel myths and increase understanding of how these programs work and who they help.
This webinar will emphasize key resources for aging services providers that are looking to better integrate with providers of behavioral health services. An expert panel of presenters will share various partnership opportunities available on a state and national level, as well as highlight successful partnerships and tangible resources available for your use. Presenters include: Deborah DiGilio, American Psychological Association; Charlotte Kauffman, Illinois Department of Human Services; and Kimberly Williams, Mental Health Association of New York City.
This webinar is designed for SSDI recipients who would like to explore their options for making more income, while protecting their SSDI benefits. The webinar will walk SSDI recipients through the Social Security Administration's Ticket to Work program, demonstrating how they can use existing skills, develop new skills, and connect with employers.
The U.S. Administration on Community Living (ACL) has been working to develop the regulations regarding Long-Term Care Ombudsman programs since 2011. This webinar will review the provisions and provide an opportunity for questions.
The webinar will be presented by Becky Kurtz, Director of the Office of Long Term Care Ombudsman Programs for the U.S. Administration on Community Living (ACL) and facilitated by Robyn Grant, Director of Public Policy and Advocacy at the National Consumer Voice for Quality Long-Term Care (Consumer Voice).
May is Older Americans Month - a time to celebrate the contributions of older adults in our country and reflect on how we are supporting older adults in our communities. By 2030, the number of adults with ID/DD over the age of 60 is projected to be 1.2 million individuals. As adults with ID/DD grow older and their caregivers age, new challenges emerge.
Of the more than 40 million Americans age 65 and over, about 8 million have a mental health disorder, such as depression, anxiety disorder, bipolar disorder, or schizophrenia. This number is expected to grow as the number of older people increases. Many older adults with mental illness suffer needlessly, as they may not have been diagnosed or are receiving inadequate care or, worse, no treatment for their disorders. A new workforce, certified peer specialists, has emerged over the last 15 years as a highly effective approach to improve consumer outcomes by promoting recovery.
Registered nurses (RNs) play a critical role in ensuring quality care for nursing home residents, yet current federal nursing home regulations only require a RN to be on duty 8 hours a day, 7 days a week. This webinar will discuss why having a registered nurse around the clock is so important and present information and data about current coverage in states and nationally, including findings from an award-winning investigative reporter. Participants will hear from U.S.
National Disability Institute will host a panel event at the National Press Club for the release of a groundbreaking report on the financial status and behavior of Americans with disabilities.
Federal and state agencies across the country are hiring chief data scientists and analytics officers to meet the growing demand for advanced analytics in the public sector. As more government agencies and programs turn to data for answers, a rigorous, scientific approach becomes even more critical to understanding their findings. For a variety of public programs—in health, education, and other human services—advanced analytics can be used to identify fraud, waste, and abuse; to predict outcomes for program participants; and to identify cost-saving strategies for policymakers.
