Webinar

This webinar will discuss how the delivery of nutrition services will be different after COVID-19. During the webinar, experts from ACL will preview what the "new normal" will look like as states begin the reopening process. Participants will hear how to align their organization with emerging guidance on reopening and also learn how they can leverage virtual platforms to provide nutrition education and counseling.

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The COVID-19 pandemic has had devastating effects on society. However, the changes it has required across state agencies can also provide a learning opportunity moving forward. During this webinar, participants will hear how changes brought on by the pandemic may help LTSS agencies be more flexible in the future. The webinar will discuss how agencies can extract lessons from the pandemic to utilize new tools and technology and reduce regulatory hurdles in their work. 

The COVID-19 pandemic has changed how federal and state agencies are delivering home and community-based services. During this webinar, NCLER will review federal and state actions to improve HCBS delivery during this challenging time. Participants will learn about options available to states and hear about how COVID-19 may continue affecting Medicaid HCBS programs into the future.

Presenters: Eric Carlson, Directing Attorney, Justice in Aging Gelila Selassie, Staff Attorney, Justice in Aging

NOTE: Registration for this webinar is now full. The event recording will be posted after the fact here: http://www.advancingstates.org/initiatives/national-information-referral-support-center/ira-webinars

ASA is continuing to host conversations with leaders in the field to share strategies for coping with the challenges brought about by COVID-19. This upcoming discussion will feature Paul Downey, President & CEO, Serving Seniors. He will describe how COVID-19 has impacted low-income housing complexes and what his organization is doing to protect their clients and volunteers.

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As the older adult population among American Indians and Alaska Natives grows, so too will the incidence of dementia. American Indian communities are taking action now to increase awareness and build caregiver supports. During this webinar, local leaders will discuss the activities they are taking to prepare their communities.

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SAMHSA is hosting an online discussion in honor of this observance. The discussion will include practical ideas to promote connection and recovery for older adults with serious mental illness and substance use disorders. This meeting will address the challenge of combating social isolation for older adults during the pandemic and will feature several speakers from the Administration.

This webinar will feature APS programs who have successfully used remote workforces in the past. This will be an opportunity for APS programs who are implementing remote work for the first time during the pandemic to hear insight from experienced administrators. During the webinar participants will learn how to overcome challenges including program culture, accessing supports, and maintaining performance. This webinar will include a roundtable discussion and time for audience questions.

Panelists will include APS administrators from San Francisco, Montana, and Texas.