NCLER is hosting a webinar to discuss how lawyers can be prepared to advocate for the least restrictive alternatives in adult guardianship cases. David Godfrey of the ABA Commission on Law and Aging and Catherine Seal of Kirtland & Seal, LLC will discuss:
The National I&R Support Center will host a webinar on Alzheimer's Disease: Communication and Challenging Behaviors.
The National Council on Aging (NCOA) is hosting a webinar just in time for Medicare Fall Open Enrollment. This webinar will help those who provide counseling services to Medicare beneficiaries understand how coverage options can change in the new year, especially with Medicare Advantage and Part D plans. Emily Whicheloe of the Medicare Rights Center will discuss Medicare coverage options, changes beneficiaries can make to their coverage during Fall Open Enrollment and throughout the year, and Medicare assistance programs to help beneficiaries manages costs.
SILC-NET is hosting a national teleconference and webinar to provide strategies for SILCs to boost their fundraising efforts. Sandra Breitengross Bitter of the Texas State Independent Living Council and Brad Williams of the New York State Independent Living Council (NYSILC) will discuss their experiences in resource development and share how they’ve increased revenue for their SILCs. Participants can expect to learn about:
The Administration for Community Living has announced the first meetings of the advisory councils established by the Recognize, Assist, Include, Support and Engage (RAISE) Family Caregivers Act and the Supporting Grandparents Raising Grandchildren (SGRG) Act. The RAISE Family Caregiving Advisory Council is responsible for providing recommendations on effective models of family caregiving and support to family caregivers, as well as improving coordination across federal government programs.
In response to the challenges CBOs experience in contracting with healthcare entities, the Trailblazers Learning Collaborative developed a standard long-term services and supports (LTSS) care management client experience survey. As part of the Aging and Disability Business Institute Series, ASA and n4a are hosting a webinar that will provide an overview of the care management experience survey and it’s significance.
NCLER is hosting a webinar discussing the challenges of accessing behavioral health services. Webinar participants can expect to learn strategies services providers can use to help people access behavioral health services. This webinar will highlight behavioral health services coverage for individuals who are dually eligible for Medicare and Medicaid. Presenters include Denny Chan and Natalie Kean of Justice in Aging.
The National Council on Aging, in collaboration with the National Coalition on Mental Health and Aging, is hosting a webinar on preventative interventions for late-life mental health disorders. This webinar will focus on depressive and anxiety disorders in older adults, while exploring environmental factors that affect mental wellbeing. Additionally, this webinar will address next steps in geriatric mental health prevention research and practice.
NCLER is hosting a webinar presenting strategies for legal services organizations to connect and build relationships with their local aging and disability networks with highlights from collaborative projects in North Dakota. Presenters will also give an overview of the programs and structure of the Older Americans Act. Presenters include Sarah Galvan of Justice in Aging, Michelle Gayette of the North Dakota Aging Services Division, and Richard LeMay of Legal Services of North Dakota.
Wellsky is hosting a webinar discussing research on the significance of spiritual well-being. Matt Estrade, MA, MBA will also provide strategies organizations can adopt to support clients' spiritual needs while receiving services. Participants can expect to learn:
