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As the population of older adults grows, increasing numbers of older adults in three distinct categories might require the services of mental health, substance abuse, and aging systems in the future: (1) older adults with mental health conditions; (2) individuals who develop late-life mental health conditions; and (3) persons living with dementia and co-occurring treatable mental health conditions or substance abuse disorders.

ACL is hosting a virtual workshop to address the impact on services for older adults who depend on community service providers for basic needs and social supports during a major disaster. ACL has partnered with the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) Region II to provide a workshop to better prepare area agencies on aging (AAAs) and other organizations who provide support services for older adults for emergencies. Topics for the workshop include:

ACL, CMS, and the Arnold Ventures Foundation is hosting a virtual event on building the pipeline for home and community-based services research. The purpose of this event is to:

Join CIDI for a webinar discussing the mental health and resilience of people with disabilities during the COVID-19 pandemic. Presenters from CIDI will identify three impacts of COVID-19 on mental health from the perspective of individuals with disabilities, describe three tangible tips for building resilience and identify three resources to support mental health and overall health for individuals with disabilities, including ways to recognize early signs of mental health distress.

Persons with dementia faced social isolation (even before COVID-19) through a combination of social and demographic factors. This webinar will discuss the landscape of social isolation among persons with dementia and describe experimental outreach and engagement techniques and programs. Additionally, this webinar will include an overview of the collaborative care coordination model used in Virginia to help individuals living with dementia.

AELTCC is hosting its 2020 Annual Summit which will explore strategies for mitigating racial inequities in post-acute and long-term care settings. This three-day summit includes presentations on how the presence and causes of racial disparities in nursing and the connection to system racism, strategies for AELTCC members to develop plans of action to address racial inequity, and discussions on next steps for advancing equity in post-acute and long-term care.

This summit will be held Wednesday, December 9, 2020 to Friday, December 11, 2020.

NCOA, Latinos for a Secure Retirement, and the Juanita C. Grant Foundation are hosting a community cafecito (coffee chat) to discuss the impact of social isolation on communities of color and other marginalized groups. Speakers will also discuss promising practices in engaging with older adults of color to disrupt social isolation and bridge gaps in socialization.

This webinar will be held on Thursday, December 10, 2020 from 2:00 p.m. to 3:00 p.m. ET.

CIDI is hosting a webinar to provide an overview on the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention’s (CDC) face mask guidelines and challenges individuals with disabilities may experience while following the guidance. Participants can expect to hear tips, resources, and guidance for wearing face masks to protect themselves from COVID-19.

This webinar will be held on Wednesday, December 9, 2020 from 2:00 p.m. to 3:00 p.m. ET.

The Arc is hosting a webinar to discuss how individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities (IDD) can plan for their financial future. Arc Council members will share their expertise on benefits, saving, special needs trusts, ABLE accounts, and supporting families. Presenters will provide an overview of these important issues, provide helpful resources, and be available to answer your questions

This webinar will be held on Tuesday, December 15, 2020 at 2:00 p.m. ET.