The American Society on Aging (ASA) will host an upcoming webinar titled "Alcohol and Dementia," which will explore the growing evidence linking alcohol use and an increase in dementia risk. This course will provide health professionals with strategies and resources to address alcohol use and enhance cognitive resilience, with a specific focus on individuals aged 45 and older.
The American Society on Aging (ASA) invites participants to join an upcoming webinar that will address the complexities of caregiving. Attendees will gain insights into identifying signs of caregiver burnout, receive strategies for effective stress management, and learn communication techniques for navigating discussions related to respite care. Attendees will also gain an understanding of the different stages of dementia and receive communication tools suitable for various caregiving settings.
The Connecting Kids to Coverage National Campaign, an initiative of the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS), is hosting an upcoming webinar titled "Improving Access to Health Care Coverage in Rural Communities with Medicaid and CHIP." This webinar will highlight the role of Medicaid and the Children's Health Insurance Program (CHIP) in addressing the healthcare needs of families in rural areas, where challenges related to poverty and unemployment can hinder access to care.
The National Council on Aging (NCOA), with funding from the Administration for Community Living (ACL), the Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA), and the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA), is seeking presenters for the 7th Annual Older Adult Mental Health Awareness Day (OAMHAD) symposium, scheduled for May 2, 2024.
The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) Division of Long-Term Services and Supports (DLTSS) is offering a webinar titled "DLTSS Training: Recapping the Health & Welfare Learning Collaboratives." In this webinar, attendees will receive an in-depth overview of the Health and Welfare Learning Collaborative series to date, which was initiated in January 2022 and has included a total of five sessions.
The National Center on Law & Elder Rights (NCLER) is organizing a webinar titled "Promoting Autonomy for Older Adults and Adults with Disabilities through Decisional and Other Supports." This training session will explore strategies for identifying and implementing various forms of support for individuals who require assistance in specific areas, with a focus on maximizing autonomy while minimizing interference with decision-making authority.
Today is the final day to register for the upcoming 2023 Discover I&R Virtual Conference, hosted by Inform USA. This conference is the premier virtual event for those working on the front lines of community and resource navigation. The conference will take place from November 2-3, and will provide insight and education on trending topics as well as a few select recordings from the AIRS 2023 In-Person Discovery Conference.
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Mathematica is hosting an upcoming webinar titled "Don't Get Spooked by Health Care Data: Tackling Zombie Rates and Ghost Networks," in collaboration with Veda's CEO and Co-Founder, Meghan Gaffney. This webinar will explore the untapped potential of health care data, with a focus on recent federal mandates for price transparency data and the associated challenges, including the emergence of zombie rates.
The American Association on Health and Disability (AAHD) has announced the launch of their 2023-2024 Disability & Health Webinar Series, set to begin in early November. Join AAHD for a conversation with disability community members and advocates as they share a vision of inclusive health research.
The Administration for Community Living (ACL), in collaboration with the Center of Excellence to Align Health and Social Care (powered by USAging’s Aging and Disability Business Institute), is inviting community-based organizations servin gas community care hubs (CCHs) to participate in a four-part Community Care Hub 101 Learning Series. This series, taking place on four Thursdays from mid-November through December, aims to educate and support organizations interested in the community care hub model.
