On April 26, the U.S. Department of Labor (DOL) published a final rule, Defining and Delimiting the Exemptions for Executive, Administrative, Professional, Outside Sales, and Computer Employees, which will take effect on July 1, 2024.
Join the ACL-funded National Alzheimer’s and Dementia Resource Center (NADRC) for "Building Dementia Awareness in Tribal Communities through Interactive Programming: Implementing the Virtual Dementia Tour." The Virtual Dementia Tour is a proven method of building a greater understanding of dementia through the use of sensory tools and instruction. Within tribal communities, it has become a powerful way to build understanding and open the door to greater conversation and education about dementia.
The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) recently announced that registration for the 2024 CMS NTP workshops will open in June. Sessions will be hosted both virtually and in-person and will provide essential program information and updates.
Virtual Workshops (1:00 p.m. - 3:30 p.m. ET):
Tuesday, July 23 – Social Security & Medicare Enrollment
Wednesday, July 24 – Medicare Advantage
The Center for Medicare Advocacy will hold a webinar on obtaining and keeping Medicare-covered care. The program is presented in partnership with the Christopher & Dana Reeve Foundation's National Paralysis Resource Center.
The webinar will discuss the following topics:
The Self Advocacy Resource and Technical Assistance Center (SARTAC) will host several training opportunities for nonprofit organizations and government agencies.
Every May, the Administration for Community Living leads the nation’s observance of Older Americans Month (OAM), a time to recognize older Americans' contributions, highlight aging trends, and reaffirm commitments to serving the older adults in our communities. The 2024 theme is Powered by Connection, which recognizes the profound impact that meaningful relationships and social connections have on our health and well-being.
The National Consumer Voice for Quality Long-Term Care (Consumer Voice) will host a webinar on CMS’s final rule on minimum staffing standards for long-term care facilities.
AARP and DAISY are celebrating the impact of exceptional nursing care on consumers and family caregivers. This #NursesWeek2024, share your story and nominate an outstanding nurse for The DAISY Award® for Extraordinary Nurses. The goal is to spread gratitude and recognition for these incredible healthcare heroes.
The War Related Illness & Injury Study Center is hosting a free online course to help veterans understand their health. This virtual session will cover potential exposures veterans may have faced during service, possible health effects, tips for managing symptoms, research updates, and available resources.
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The webinar will be held on Thursday, May 16th at 1:30 p.m. ET.
MIT CoLab designed a Resource Hub with reports, state-specific data, and strategies for transforming Long Term Care through sustainable worker-owned cooperatives and/or through equitable financing models. MIT CoLab is hosting a webinar to review the Resource Hub. The presenters will share information about why LTC is important and their approaches to the work.
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