The American Society on Aging is hosting a webinar to help individuals learn more about the ASA RISE program, including information on eligibility requirements, the application and selection process, and the experiences of past fellows. ASA RISE is designed to prepare diverse talent to become the next generation of aging leadership in the field of aging.
The American Society on Aging (ASA) is hosting an interactive webinar to facilitate conversations about advance care planning between patients, families, and healthcare providers. It will address communication barriers and provide participants with valuable tools to support and empower patients and their families. Topics covered include identifying key end-of-life issues, initiating conversations about advance care directives, and exploring tools and apps available for assistance.
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The Administration for Community Living (ACL) and the HHS Office of the Assistant Secretary (OASH), in collaboration with other organizations, are organizing a webinar focused on addressing sexual violence against individuals with disabilities, particularly those with intellectual and developmental disabilities (ID/DD). This webinar aims to raise awareness about the higher rates of sexual assault experienced by this community and the accessibility barriers they face in accessing care and support services.
The Partnership to Align Social Care is a cross-sector initiative that aims to foster successful partnerships between healthcare organizations, community-based organizations (CBOs), and Community Care Hubs (CCHs) to address social determinants of health (SDOH) for older adults and people with disabilities. The final webinar in a three-part series will offer an in-depth exploration of the roles and responsibilities of advanced Community Care Hubs in improving the alignment between health and social care services.
In conjunction with several organizations, the National Center on Elder Abuse is hosting an upcoming webinar for the 2023 World Elder Abuse Awareness Day. This session will focus on the importance of a trauma-informed approach in preventing and addressing elder abuse while promoting resilience in older adults. Attendees will hear about the cumulative and complex trauma histories of diverse older adults, explore the connection between trauma and elder abuse, and learn strategies to provide culturally responsive and trauma-informed support.
The next virtual meeting of the Elder Justice Coordinating Council (EJCC) is scheduled for Thursday, June 8, and will address the importance of involving older adults in preparedness planning for disasters, emergencies, and pandemics. It will also discuss the future of the elder justice movement in preparation for World Elder Abuse Awareness Day. The EJCC convenes leaders from federal departments, agencies, and entities responsible for programs related to the abuse, neglect, or financial exploitation of older adults.
The American Society on Aging has organized an upcoming webinar that explores hoarding disorder and its impact on older adults. The webinar will focus on understanding the clinical features of hoarding disorder and discussing evidence-based treatment options specifically tailored to older adults. The webinar will also discuss local community responses and resources, along with successful assessments and interventions that can be integrated into care settings.
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.
On April 10, the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) released a proposed rule for fiscal year (FY) 2024, outlining updates to Medicare payment policies and rates for skilled nursing facilities (SNFs) under the Skilled Nursing Facility Prospective Payment System (SNF PPS). The rule also includes proposals for the SNF Quality Reporting Program (QRP) and the SNF Value-Based Purchasing (VBP) Program. CMS is publishing this proposed rule in accordance with legal requirements for annual updates to Medicare payment policies for SNFs.
The American Association on Health and Disability (AAHD) is hosting an upcoming webinar to help advocates navigate the current Medicaid eligibility redetermination. This webinar will inform advocates about the recent decision by Congress to end the Medicaid continuous coverage requirement, which had been in place since the start of the COVID-19 pandemic. Starting from April 1, 2023, states have begun the process of re-evaluating Medicaid eligibility, affecting millions of individuals with disabilities who rely on Medicaid for their healthcare coverage.
