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Join the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) for a webinar centered on applying
cultural and linguistic competency standards to the Preadmission Screening and Resident Review
(PASRR) assessment. PASSR is a federal requirement to help ensure that individuals are not
inappropriately placed in nursing homes for long-term care. This webinar will focus on PASRR
person-centered expectations for adaptation to culture, language, ethnic origin, and communication

The National Council on Aging (NCOA) is organizing a webinar on August 3 to discuss the modernization of the Older Americans Act implementing regulations, marking the first update in 35 years. This webinar will focus on the expected changes being implemented by the U.S. Administration for Community Living (ACL) and provide valuable information on how participants can submit their comments.

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Join DirectCourse for a webinar to learn about its College of Frontline Supervision, Management, and Leadership (CFSM) program. CFSM is a new curriculum that was developed to train leaders in human service organizations. This program was created by experts, who will be available for a question-and-answer session at the end of the webinar. 

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Join the National Center on Law & Elder Rights (NCLER) for a webinar discussing patients' rights against surprise medical bills. These bills often come following an emergency and can pose a significant financial burden on older adults. In this webinar, participants will learn about how Medicare, the No Surprises Act, and state laws can protect older adults against surprise bills. The presentation will also list the ways in which people who are privately insured/uninsured can be protected. 

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Participate in a webinar hosted by the National Caucus and Center on Black Aging (NCBA) and the George Washington R.W. Turner Lab, focusing on the topic of Black male caregivers for dementia. NCBA is an organization funded by the Administration for Community Living (ACL) and serves as a national resource center for minority aging technical assistance. During this webinar, there will be a comprehensive discussion on the statistics, stigmas, and obstacles faced by Black male caregivers.

Join Commit to Connect for a webinar to learn about innovative volunteer models promoting social connection and addressing social isolation and loneliness. This webinar will highlight how the Give 5 program established a volunteer model that offers retirees civic engagement opportunities that build upon their interests and skills. SAGE will also share how they created and sustained volunteer opportunities that help LGBTQ+ older adults remain engaged in their community.

Join National Consumer Voice for a webinar as they highlight the recent initiative by the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) to increase transparency in nursing home ownership and control. This webinar will guide participants on effectively utilizing the newly available information on nursing home affiliations and performance measures, including the Care Compare Five-Star rating system, staffing levels, regulatory violations, and more.