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The Administration for Community Living (ACL) is inviting input on its proposed updates to the regulations governing the Older Americans Act (OAA) program. The proposed rule addresses various emerging issues and seeks to provide clarity on requirements for programs authorized under Titles III (grants to state and community programs on aging), VI (grants to Indian tribes and Native Hawaiian grantees for supportive, nutrition, and caregiver services), and VII (allotments for vulnerable elder rights protection activities) of the OAA.

Medicare Fraud Prevention Week (MFPW) is June 5th through 11th. Medicare loses an estimated $60 billion each year due to fraud, errors, and abuse. ACL and its Senior Medicare Patrol Resource Center lead the nation's annual MFPW observance, raising awareness of actions everyone can take to help prevent, detect, and report Medicare fraud. 

The Administration for Community Living (ACL), the Legal Services Corporation (LSC), and the National Center on Law & Elder Rights (NCLER) are organizing a webinar titled "Closing the Justice Gap for Older Adults Part Three: Partnering with Adult Protective Services: Leveraging Strengths across Disciplines." This webinar aims to explore how Adult Protective Services (APS) and civil legal aid can collaborate to address elder abuse, neglect, and exploitation.

The Interagency Committee on Disability Research (ICDR) is hosting a Lunch & Learn webinar titled "Emergency Preparedness and the Impact of Climate Change on People with Disabilities." This webinar will feature Marcie Roth, executive director and CEO of the World Institute on Disability, who will discuss the effects of disasters on individuals with disabilities. Roth will also discuss opportunities for improvement and research needs to enhance outcomes for people with disabilities affected by disasters.

The National Council on Aging (NCOA) is hosting a webinar titled "It's Not Just for Hearing: How Ears Impact Balance." Join this informative session with Brady S. Workman, Au.D. to learn about the theories of association between hearing loss and falls risk, cognitive decline, and age-related hearing and vestibular decline in older adults.

In this 60-minute webinar hosted by the Better Care Playbook, the focus will be on addressing the complex needs of older adults through strong partnerships between community-based organizations (CBOs) and health plans. These partnerships aim to deliver home- and community-based services and evidence-based care for older adults with chronic health conditions and disabilities. The webinar will discuss the value case for these partnerships, highlight different partnership models, and provide resources to facilitate effective contracting.

Join the National Institute on Aging (NIA) for an upcoming webinar in their Federal Partners' Webinar Series, focusing on the crucial role of caregivers in supporting individuals with dementia. The webinar aims to explore the concept of resilience and its importance in dementia caregiving, featuring presentations from experts in the field and real-life insights from caregivers. Topics will include national research perspectives, personal experiences of caregivers, and behavioral frameworks for building resilience among dementia caregivers.

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Join the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) for a webinar providing an update on their upcoming June National Training Program (NTP) virtual workshop. Attendees will be provided with information to help prepare for the NTP workshop and will learn strategies and tips to better reach their audiences. This webinar will cover the following topics:

The Commit to Connect initiative, aimed at reducing social isolation and loneliness and promoting social connections, is hosting a webinar in June. Join Commit to Connect on June 15 from 1:00-2:00 p.m. ET, for the webinar, “State-Level Leadership in Promoting Social Connection.” This webinar will highlight findings from a recent ADvancing States poll and share tips and best practices from two state initiatives promoting social connection. Attendees will learn how state leaders can take action to strengthen relationships and increase social connections in local communities.

The National Center on Law & Elder Rights (NCLER) will host a free webinar on June 6th titled “Oral Health Coverage and Care for Older Adults”. Many older adults face barriers in accessing needed dental treatment, exacerbating inequities in overall health among older adults living in poverty, older adults of color, and other marginalized populations.