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As the prevalence of Alzheimer’s disease and related dementia increases, law enforcement agencies across the country are increasingly called upon to respond to dementia-related incidents: wandering, abuse, domestic disturbances and more. By collaborating with local dementia support organizations, law enforcement entities can better identify, understand and support the needs of people living with dementia and those who care for them.

 

Join USAging for the 28th Annual Aging Policy Briefing & Capitol Hill Day. This event brings aging advocates and stakeholders from across the country together to discuss the latest news in policy developments and meet with Representatives and Senators in Washington, DC.

 

This event will be held on March 29-30, 2022.

 

During this webinar, the National Recreation and Park Association will share how parks and recreation agencies are addressing social isolation among older adults. The County of San Diego Health & Human Services Agency, Aging & Independence Services will share how they developed collaborative efforts with their local parks and recreation departments to create opportunities for social engagement. Speakers will share tips and strategies for Aging Network organizations interested in partnering with parks and recreation agencies.

 

The Civil Monetary Penalty (CMP) Reinvestment Program, administered by the Department of Medical Assistance Services, provides an opportunity to improve the quality of life and care for nursing home residents by imposing financial penalties on facilities that are out of compliance with one or more Medicare and Medicaid participation requirements for Long-Term Care Facilities. The CMP Reinvestment Program solicits applications for use of these funds from eligible applicants for projects that directly improve the quality of life and care for residents.

Join ACL for a virtual TBI Stakeholder day to talk about important issues around TBI services, supports, and systems. Attendees will hear from from brain injury survivors, family members, support networks, and state and federal representatives. This year's sessions include Survivor Engagement Strategies, Domestic Violence and the Effect on Children, Effective Partnerships with Behavioral Health with a Focus on Suicide, and Effective Strategies for Using and Leveraging Data.

 

This symposium is intended for counselors, nurses, social workers and anyone else interested in learning more about ALS. Participants will learn about the disease and strategies for supporting individuals with ALS and their families.

 

Registration for this event is free. CE credits are available for counselors, nurses, and social workers, for a fee of $30.

 

This training will be held on Friday, February 11, 2022 from 9:00 a.m to 1:45 p.m ET.

 

ACL has announce the first joint meeting of the RAISE Family Caregiving Advisory Council and the Advisory Council to Support Grandparents Raising Grandchildren (SGRG) as they collaborate to develop the National Family Caregiving Strategy. This virtual meeting is open to the public. Registration is not required to attend.

 

This webinar will be held on Tuesday, January 25, 2022 from 12:30 p.m. to 4:30 p.m. ET.

 

This webinar will discuss Oneida Nation’s experience during the transition from a 1915(c) waiver to providing home and community-based services under 1915(b). The webinar will describe Oneida Nation’s journey from providing HCBS based on a fee-for-service model to providing those services based on a managed-care model, summarize how 1915(b) waivers differ from 1915(c) waivers, identify unique problems with 1915(b) waivers that must be resolved during the transition from 1915(c) waivers and suggest strategies to transition into a 1915(b) environment.