The AARP Public Policy Institute (PPI) is hosting a webinar about the findings and insights from a recent PPI research report on state progress in supporting family caregivers in managed long-term services and supports (MLTSS). The report is based on a study that reviewed contract language related to family caregivers from 31 MLTSS programs in 23 states.
Click here to read the report.
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The Lead Center is hosting a webinar with information to help workers with disabilities navigate the economic uncertainty of COVID-19. The webinar will provide financial tools and strategies that individuals can use in the face of upcoming challenges. This webinar will include experts from FEMA, the New York Legal Assistance group, and the National Disability Institute.
The Center for Consumer Engagement in Health Innovation at Community Catalyst’s next webinar in the Geriatric-Competent Care (GCC) series, presented in collaboration with the Medicare-Medicaid Coordination Office and the Lewin Group, will be “Supporting Family Caregivers of Older Adults through Times of Stress and Isolation”.
This webinar will provide tips on how people with disabilities can prevent COVID-19. Experts will discuss how individuals with disabilities can stay safe and continue to receive community-based supports and services. Participants will also learn what to do if someone with a disability becomes ill.
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This webinar will discuss how COVID-19 may impact volunteers and volunteer programs. The webinar will focus primarily on SMP, SHIP, and MIPPA programs. During the webinar, participants will learn how to develop a continuity plan and effectively communicate operational changes to volunteers. Other topics will include ACL expectations, maintaining connections to former volunteers, coping with shortages, and moving training online.
Presenter: Stece McCurley, SMP and SHIP Centers Consultant
This webinar will discuss how organizations can better design services to support LGBT individuals with dementia. Participants will learn about dementia risk factors for LGBT older adults, best practices for LGBT dementia care, and LGBT dementia resources. This webinar will also discuss the work of the San Francisco LGBT Dementia Care Project, an innovative project with the goal of increasing access to dementia-capable care for the LGBT community.
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This webinar will discuss the changes that the Social Security Administration (SSA) has made to its policies and procedures in response to the COVID-19 pandemic. Participants will learn tips for interacting with SSA under these new rules.
