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Join Wellsky for an upcoming webinar focusing on the Pennsylvania Department of Aging's efforts to enhance access to supportive and affirming services for older LGBTQ+ adults in the state. This webinar will cover topics such as building consensus across diverse populations to ensure equitable care for all, implementing culturally sensitive outreach to improve access to services, and collecting data to justify actions and enhance future outcomes.

The National Institute on Aging (NIA) and the Office on Women's Health (OWH) are hosting a live Q&A session on women's health and aging to kick off National Women's Health Week. The event will feature experts who will discuss popular women's health topics, including menopause, sarcopenia, and cognitive health.

This Q&A will take place on Monday, May 15 at 1:00 p.m. ET.

Registration is now open for the National Council on Independent Living’s (NCIL) 2023 Annual Conference on Independent Living. With the theme of this upcoming conference being ‘INDIVISIBLE,’ the NCIL invites all to advocate, unite, and fight together against ableism and prejudice of all types. The 2023 Annual Conference on Independent Living will also feature the return of the NCIL’s iconic March and Rally, a march from the Grand Hyatt to Capitol Hill demonstrating support for the independence of people with disabilities and funding for the Independent Living Program.

Join the National Council on Aging (NCOA) for Part 2 of their Public Policy webinar series to learn about the ongoing efforts in Congress to tackle the direct care workforce crisis. As the pandemic has shown, the demand for direct care far exceeds the available supply of workers across the nation, creating a significant challenge for care recipients and direct care workers alike.

The National Council on Aging (NCOA) is hosting a June webinar to help individuals prepare for the upcoming Falls Prevention Awareness Week 2023 in September. A walkthrough of the Falls Prevention Awareness Week toolkit will be provided to highlight new resources and share ideas about how community-based organizations can participate in this annual observance.

Speakers:

• Michelle Mai, Senior Program Associate, National Council on Aging.

The National Clearinghouse on Abuse in Later Life (NCALL) is hosting a webinar to raise awareness of abuse in later life and share information about the Office on Violence Against Women's (OVW) grant program for supporting communities in addressing this issue. The OVW's Training and Services to End Abuse in Later Life Program recognizes the importance of intentional collaboration between multidisciplinary partners to provide effective services and support to older survivors.

Futures Without Violence is hosting a convening program on emerging strategies for preventing and responding to elder abuse outside the legal system in early June. The program will explore key topics such as restorative justice, economic justice, legal system off-ramps, and community partnerships. Participants will learn to define and apply models of restorative justice, economic justice, and survivor-defined elder justice to their respective programs and work.

The National Center on Advancing Person-Centered Practices (NCAPPS) and Meals on Wheels America are co-sponsoring a webinar focusing on national and local perspectives on Person-Centered Supports in Older Adult Nutrition Programs and Service Delivery. Attendees will hear from panelists from the Meals on Wheels national network as they discuss ways their organization designs and adapts its services to better suit older adults. They will also share promising practices to better support older adults’ ability to live with independence and dignity in their communities of choice. 

The National Alzheimer’s and Dementia Resource Center (NADRC) is hosting an upcoming webinar discussing the sustainable and ongoing mechanisms available to support individuals with dementia, older adults, and their caregivers. Speakers from The John A.

The Administration for Community Living is hosting a webinar as part of its series on Strengthening Advocacy in the Home and Community-Based Services (HCBS) Settings Rule. During this webinar, the ACL will review Appendix F of the HCBS Waiver application, which outlines the safeguards provided for participants and the required fair hearing process, dispute resolution process, and grievance system. The webinar will also discuss the importance of stakeholder involvement in the application process.

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