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Words Matter: Advancing Language that Reframes Aging

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Join the National I&R Support Center for the webinar titled "Words Matter: Advancing Language that Reframes Aging."

Communication is at the heart of Information and Referral. I&R professionals communicate with individuals, families, and community members every day. I&R specialists know the power of words. Join this webinar to learn about Reframing Aging and communication practices that advancing age-inclusive language. Reframing aging promotes aging as a part of the human experience that engages all of us.

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Health Affairs Briefing: Tackling Structural Racism In Health

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Health Affairs is hosting an upcoming virtual forum to discuss their October 2023 publication titled "Tackling Structural Racism In Health." Expanding on the groundwork set by their previous February 2022 theme issue, "Racism & Health," this resource delves into the intricate interplay between structural racism, health, and health care. This virtual forum will provide participants with fresh research and insights into the politics of racism and highlight how it is ingrained in health research and society.

Fulfilling the Promise of Equity for Older Adults – Opportunities in Law & Policy

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Join Justice in Aging for an upcoming webinar discussing how law and policy can promote equity for older adults by addressing ageism and related forms of discrimination. In this webinar, the upcoming Justice in Aging publication, titled "Fulfilling the Promise of Equity for Older Adults – Opportunities in Law & Policy" will be examined. The paper asserts the importance of integrating measures into law and policy to address structural ageism and various forms of discrimination that intersect with age, ultimately compounding harmful inequities.

ACL/CDC Webinar: Fall Vaccinations and the Bridge Access Program

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Join the Administration for Community Living (ACL) and the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) for a webinar discussing the CDC’s fall vaccination guidance and the Bridge Access Program. Participants will learn about the most recent vaccine guidance issued from the CDC and the Bridge Access Program, which temporarily provides no-cost COVID-19 vaccines to adults without health insurance and adults whose insurance does not cover all COVID-19 vaccine costs.

Up to Date Vaccination Status: Surveillance Definition Change for Long Term Care Facilities

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The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) National Healthcare Safety Network (NHSN) Vaccination Team is hosting an upcoming webinar review important changes to the surveillance definition of Up to Date with COVID-19 vaccines for long-term care facilities reporting vaccination data and RIFC Pathway data through the NHSN Vaccination and COVID-19 Modules. The new definition of up to date with COVID-19 vaccines will apply for NHSN surveillance beginning the week of September 25, 2023 – October 1, 2023 (the first week of reporting Quarter 4 2023).

Assistive Technology and Accessible Transportation

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This upcoming webinar, hosted by the ACL-funded AT3 Center, will explore the role of assistive technology (AT) in advancing accessible transportation for individuals with disabilities and those who are aging. Key areas of discussion will include the roles and activities of Assistive Technology Act Programs, AT for individual use and vehicle modifications, and AT/accessible transportation partnerships. Attendees will also be provided with materials and websites for accessible transportation options.

Discovering Pathways of Support: What CMS's new GUIDE Model means for dementia patients, caregivers, and providers

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ATI Advisory is hosting an upcoming webinar exploring the new federal program — Guiding an Improved Dementia Experience (GUIDE) Model — that will reimburse providers managing dementia care for patients and their caregivers. This webinar will include a discussion from a panel of experts as they analyze policy changes and offer an analysis of how this program could impact the care spectrum. 

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Medicare Open Enrollment Period (OEP) Bootcamp 2023 (Part 1)

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Join the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) for a pair of webinars sharing Medicare Program updates and resources to help those who assist people with Medicare make informed decisions about their 2024 health and drug coverage.

The first webinar will discuss Medicare Plan Finder basics, updates and user tips; information about The Inflation Reduction Act (IRA) of 2022, including: 2023 insulin cost and vaccine coverage reminders, 2024 impacts to the Medicare drug coverage “Catastrophic phase,” and Extra Help expansion; and Q&A.

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