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The Virginia Department for Aging & Rehabilitative Services has used federal funding to support efforts by the Virginia Commonwealth University Traumatic Brain Injury (TBI) Model Systems team to learn how data can be used to identify effective practices and valuable outcomes for individuals affected by brain injury. This webinar will describe the Department's work identifying data related to brain injury and will discuss how data can support state agencies in creating comprehensive snapshots of what traumatic brain injury and quality of life looks like for Virginians.

 

 

During this Policy Spotlight, Health Affairs Editor-in-Chief Alan Weil will speak with Meena Seshamani, Deputy Administrator & Director, Center for Medicare, Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS), about her work leading the Agency’s efforts to provide affordable, quality coverage and care for more than 63 million Americans that rely on the Medicare program. Before joining CMS, Dr.

 

 

Join this webinar to learn how partnerships with faith-based groups and communities can provide social engagement opportunities for older adults and caregivers. USAgainstAlzheimer’s will discuss the relationship between faith and social isolation and provide examples of how these communities support social engagement. AgeOptions and Lutheran Social Service of Minnesota will also share their experiences partnering with faith-based groups. All speakers will share tips and strategies for Aging Network organizations interested in partnering with faith-based groups.