Webinar

The National Alzheimer's and Dementia Resource Center (NADRC) is hosting a webinar about the experiences of people living with younger onset Alzheimer’s disease. This disease affects people ages 65 years and younger and poses unique challenges. During this webinar, the support program Without Warning will educate participants about emotional journey of younger onset Alzheimer’s disease and the importance of community in providing support.

This webinar from CHCS will describe CDC's 6|18 Initiative and provide examples of successful participating Medicaid-public health teams. Speakers from Kentucky and New Hampshire will describe their experiences in improving diabetes care and reducing tobacco use within the 6|18 Initiative. The webinar will also announce a new opportunity for Medicaid-public health teams to receive technical assistance under the 6|18 Initiative.

The National Center on Law and Elder Rights is hosting a webinar about the intersection between Medicare and Social Security benefits. Specifically, this webinar will address why problems with one benefit are often linked to issues with the other. Presenters will share strategies that advocates can use to help resolve such problems, including state buy-in issues for Medicare Part B premiums, and challenges keeping Medicare active during an appeal of the termination of Social Security disability benefits.

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This webinar will explore three-evidence based programs to address the behavioral health needs of older adults. Presenters will share their experience implementing the programs and discuss lessons learned. This webinar is being held in recognition of World Mental Health Day and is co-sponsored by NCOA’s National CDSME Resource Center and the National Coalition on Mental Health and Aging.

The three programs highlighted will be:

1. Program to Encourage Active, Rewarding Lives (PEARLS)

2. Healthy IDEAS

3. Wellness Recovery Action Plan (WRAP)

The Medicare program serves a growing number of older adults and people with disabilities. Join this webinar on Medicare Basics to build or refresh your understanding of key components of the Medicare program. The webinar will review eligibility, coverage options, and enrollment. It will also highlight programs that can assist low-income Medicare beneficiaries. Developments in serving beneficiaries with long-term services and supports needs will be touched upon as well.

Presenter: Sherill Mason, Principal of Mason Advisors, LLC

The Center for Medicare Advocacy is partnering with the Christopher & Dana Reeve Foundation to host a webinar about Medicare. This webinar will discuss information on eligibility, enrollment, and coverage. It will focus specifically on policies and tips relevant to people living with paralysis. There will also be an opportunity to participate in a live Q&A session following the presentation.

This webinar is presented by Center for Medicare Advocacy Executive Director, attorney Judith Stein, and Associate Director, attorney Kathleen Holt.

This webinar is intended to help community health workers learn more about working with older adults. It will discuss the physical and cognitive changes the occur with aging and the special needs older adults may have. The webinar will also cover common biases to avoid. Finally, this webinar will touch on how social determinants of health may uniquely impact older adults.