Webinar

The National Clearinghouse on Abuse in Later Life (NCALL) is hosting a webinar to raise awareness of abuse in later life and share information about the Office on Violence Against Women's (OVW) grant program for supporting communities in addressing this issue. The OVW's Training and Services to End Abuse in Later Life Program recognizes the importance of intentional collaboration between multidisciplinary partners to provide effective services and support to older survivors.

The National Center on Advancing Person-Centered Practices (NCAPPS) and Meals on Wheels America are co-sponsoring a webinar focusing on national and local perspectives on Person-Centered Supports in Older Adult Nutrition Programs and Service Delivery. Attendees will hear from panelists from the Meals on Wheels national network as they discuss ways their organization designs and adapts its services to better suit older adults. They will also share promising practices to better support older adults’ ability to live with independence and dignity in their communities of choice. 

The National Alzheimer’s and Dementia Resource Center (NADRC) is hosting an upcoming webinar discussing the sustainable and ongoing mechanisms available to support individuals with dementia, older adults, and their caregivers. Speakers from The John A.

The Administration for Community Living is hosting a webinar as part of its series on Strengthening Advocacy in the Home and Community-Based Services (HCBS) Settings Rule. During this webinar, the ACL will review Appendix F of the HCBS Waiver application, which outlines the safeguards provided for participants and the required fair hearing process, dispute resolution process, and grievance system. The webinar will also discuss the importance of stakeholder involvement in the application process.

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In celebration of Older Americans Month, the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) is hosting a series of four webinars on elder fraud prevention and response networks. Elder justice professionals, networks, intermediaries, financial institutions, and law enforcement are welcome to attend one or all event sessions, either live or on demand.

Join the National I&R Support Center for the webinar On the Front Lines of Health Care Fraud with the Senior Medicare Patrol. Medicare-related fraud can harm the health, finances, and well-being of beneficiaries. While a long-standing challenge, the pandemic, and now the unwinding of Medicaid continuous coverage, are fertile ground for fraud and scams. Join this webinar to learn about the Senior Medicare Program (SMP) and its mission to prevent, detect, and report healthcare fraud affecting Medicare.

USAging's Sara Tribe Clark will host a webinar on the Eldercare Locator and Disability Information and Access Line, two national call centers that connect people with local aging, disability, and caregiver resources throughout the United States. The webinar will cover various modes of contact, including phone, email, online chat, text, and website access, and will provide links to resources and outreach materials.

There is still time to register for engAGED and Commit to Connect’s 2023 Social Engagement Virtual Summit. This event will bring together national, state and local leaders for interactive sessions highlighting the latest research, innovative programs, and tools and resources for the aging and disability networks. The focus of this summit will be on improving social engagement for older adults and people with disabilities living in rural communities, and will also explore how to best support the caregivers of these individuals.

The National Institute on Aging (NIA) and the Office on Women's Health (OWH) are hosting a live Q&A session on women's health and aging to kick off National Women's Health Week. The event will feature experts who will discuss popular women's health topics, including menopause, sarcopenia, and cognitive health.  

The American Society on Aging is hosting a two-part webinar series on ageism in healthcare. Despite the highest healthcare spending years of American's lives happening after age 65, ageism is still prevalent in healthcare practices today. This can manifest in subtle ways, such as not speaking directly to older patients, or more significant ways such as assuming a treatment plan based solely on age. The webinar aims to address ageism in healthcare and teach healthcare providers and professionals how to make the system more age-friendly.