Welcome to Medicare Virtual Fair
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The 2021 VGCA Virtual Conference
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The Virginia Governor’s Conference on Aging has opened registration for their virtual May conference. The conference aims to bring professionals together to engage on critical issues and needs facing older adults and their caregivers as we continually adapt. The 2021 virtual conference will yield recommendations to current and future policy makers on measures to be taken to make Virginia one of the most livable states for all ages.
Emergency Broadband Benefit Webinar
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The FCC is hosting a consumer-focused webinar on the Emergency Broadband Benefit on April 27, 2021. The webinar will provide consumers and outreach partners with an overview of the Emergency Broadband Benefit program, eligibility information, and enrollment procedures. During the event, the FCC will discuss the materials developed for their partners’ use in conducting outreach and education about the program.
The event will be streamed live on the FCC website. Registration is not required.
Building Capacity in the Direct Service Workforce: Moving Forward From the Summit
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This webinar will share and discuss recommendations from the intensive on Quality Jobs Equal Quality Care: Building Capacity in the Direct Care Workforce held at the 2020 HCBS Conference. This webinar will highlight direct service workforce capacity building strategies for state Medicaid agencies, state agency partners, managed care plans, and HCBS providers.
Strategies to Combat Social Isolation and Increase Support for Caregivers and People Living with Dementia
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In this webinar, Stephanie Balog, Associate Director of the Contact Center of the Alzheimer's Association, will speak about how COVID has impacted caregivers and people living with dementia, how delivery of services had to be adjusted, and what adaptations will continue when more programs and services can be offered in-person.
This webinar will be held on May 20, 2021 from 3:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. ET.
RAISE Family Caregiving Advisory Council Virtual Full Council Meeting
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ACL has annouced the eighth Full Council Meeting of the RAISE Family Caregiving Advisory Council on April 28, 2021. The virtual meeting will be open to the public; registration is not required to attend the webinar. The webinar link will be posted on the RAISE webpage, and open for live access 15 minutes prior to the meeting start time.
The agenda for the meeting will be posted on the RAISE webpage prior to the meeting.
Community Health Workers: A Key Support For People Living With Dementia And Their Caregivers
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In this webinar, attendees will learn about two programs that use community health workers to help achieve program goals. Community health workers provide support services to people living with dementia and their caregivers, including home wellness and safety checks, helping the community understand and access services, and lead dementia-focused interventions. Studies have shown that community health workers can improve health outcomes and decrease hospitalizations.
Strengths-Based Planning for Worst-Case Scenarios: Person-Centered Planning in Disaster Preparedness
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Join NCAPPS' webinar to learn what person-centered planning for disasters looks like, and how we can ensure that disaster responses are as person-centered as possible. In this panel, experts will describe what NCAPPS has learned from recent events regarding the pandemic so they can be better equipped to respond to future disasters in a person-centered manner. Experts will also weigh in on the difference between personal planning and community planning.
Root Causes of Vaccine Hesitancy in Older Adults
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Join the NCOA to discuss causes of vaccine hesitancy and accessibility issues experienced in rural and frontier communities. You will hear from national, regional, and community-based organizations, senior center leaders, and experts across industries.
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Jane Barnes, Executive Director, Benefits In Action, CO
Promising Practices Training: Forming Strategic Partnerships Between Housing, Medicaid HCBS Payers, and Community-Based Services
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Many low-income older adults and people with disabilities in congregate and institutional settings urgently need to transition to affordable and accessible housing in the community. Join this webinar to learn about strategies and best practices to form partnerships between housing, Medicaid HCBS payers, and community-based services to successfully address housing challenges.
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