This webinar will discuss common behavioral health conditions and related challenges among individuals 65 or older who are dually eligible for Medicare and Medicaid. It will describe appropriate treatment options for older adults with behavioral health needs and demonstrate concrete strategies to improve care. Finally, this webinar will discuss the potential for collaboration between with clinicians, social workers, case managers, and caregivers to support this population.
This webinar will discuss how law enforcement, local governments, and health and human service organizations can work together to support the safety needs of people living with dementia. It will describe important dementia-specific training needs for law enforcement and first responders and cover the risks faced by persons with dementia who live alone.
The ARCH National Respite Network and Resource Center and its co-hosts, the New York State Caregiving and Respite Coalition and the New York State Office for the Aging, are proud and excited to cohost the 2019 ARCH National Lifespan Respite Conference in Buffalo, New York, April 30-May 2, 2019. This national conference focuses on shining a light on innovation and quality in respite services for family caregivers of children and adults. The conference, Illuminate Respite!
This webinar discusses the results of a mini-poll about measuring the value of Area Agencies on Aging (AAA) services. The aforementioned poll investigated how AAAs measured the value of their services, and if their value proposition development has led to successful partnerships. The webinar will also describe how community-based organizations (CBOs) can use value measurement to position themselves to both expand current and add new partnerships. Finally, participants will learn how to identify methods and strategies for measuring the value of services.
The 2018 National Indian Council on Aging, Inc. (NICOA) Conference on Aging in Indian Country will be held in Temecula, California. This biennial conference focuses exclusively on American Indian and Alaska Native Elders. Attendees will learn about important policy issues for Elders, discuss new programs and services that tribal communities are developing to promote aging and support services within Indian Country and urban areas, attend workshops, and participate in cultural events focused on Elders.
Research shows that as the number of prescription medications a person (ages 70 or older) takes increases, so do challenges with medication management and potential health risks. This webinar will help attendees understand common medication challenges for older adults, identify the potential risks associated with medication mismanagement, and learn about solutions that could help families and their older loved ones.
The presenter for this webinar is Lakelyn Hogan, a gerontologist and caregiver advocate for Home Instead Senior Care.
