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Facebook Live Q&A on Mental Health and Older Adults

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The National Institute of Mental Health, National Institute on Aging, and the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration will be hosting a Facebook Live Q&A event on mental health and older adults. Speakers will share materials to help raise awareness, highlight research in this area, and promote available resources for older adults who may be struggling with mental health.
 

Partners in Social Engagement: Collaborating with Faith Communities

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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.
 

Collaborating with Employers and Utilizing Creative Platforms to Connect People with Disabilities to Meaningful Work

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During this webinar, DETAC will discuss how creative technology platforms can help grantees connect people with disabilities to competitive, integrated empoyment (CIE) opportunities. The webinar will showcase Mentra, the 2021 grand prize winner for ACL’s Inclusive Talent Pipeline for American Business Prize Challenge, who developed a digital hiring platform that connects recruiters and neurodiverse applicants through a matching platform.
 

Money Mule Scams: Tips for Prevention, Identification, and Trauma-Informed Assistance

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This webinar will discuss "Money mules," who are individuals that receive and move money that came from victims of fraud. The Department of Justice and the National Center on Law and Elder Rights will provide an overview of money scams, explain how to recognize and avoid them, and share tips for elder justice advocates to assist older adults who are impacted by these scams using a trauma-informed approach.
 

Expanded Opportunities With Federal Funding For Housing And Services

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During this webinar, federal agency leaders from ACL, CMS, the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration, and the Department of Housing and Urban Development will highlight major funding streams for affordable, accessible housing, home and community-based services, and behavioral and mental health services.

Stakeholder Call: RFI on Access in Medicaid and CHIP

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As part of the Biden-Harris Administration’s work to advance health equity and reduce health disparities, CMS is seeking feedback on topics related to health care access in the Medicaid program. CMS is specifically interested in hearing from stakeholders on topics relating to enrolling in and maintaining coverage, accessing health care services and supports, and ensuring adequate provider payment rates to encourage provider availability and quality.

High Prevalence of Elder Abuse during the COVID-19 Pandemic: Risk and Resilience Factors

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Before COVID-19, elder abuse affected one in 10 older adults annually in the United States. It is widely thought that the pandemic has led to a surge in elder abuse due to the stay-at-home order and increased interpersonal, social, and financial stressors, yet edivence is lacking on the involvement of these factors. This webinar will present data from the first investigation of self-reported elder abuse victimization in a relatively large and diverse sample of older adults.

Engaging Community Health Workers in Evidence-Based Programs

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ACL National Falls Prevention and CDSME Resource Centers, operated by NCOA, are hosting a four-part webinar series to raise awareness about the role of Community Health Workers (CHWs) in the implementation of evidence-based programs. The series will discuss ways to sustain and reimburse CHWs, as well as highlight how CHWs can help organizations reach diverse populations and address social determinants of health factors. 
 
Session 1: What is a Community Health Worker and How Can They Support Evidence-Based Programming?

Transportation Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Lunch and Learn

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This session will feature Tomika Monterville, Director of Transportation for The City of San Antonio, who will discuss the impacts of transportation planning and programming on equity. Attendees will learn how transportation can be the "great equalizer" by transforming the livability, sustainability, mobility and workability of various communities.
 

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