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Beyond “One Size Fits All”: Addressing the needs of people living with dementia and caregivers in Asian American and Persian American communities

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This webinar will highlight the importance of considering cultural differences when serving people living with dementia in Asian American and Persian American communities. Presenters will discuss the unique circumstances of dementia in these communities and how to make adjustments to meet the needs and preferences of individuals.
 

March Forth Together

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Join Consumer Voice for a webinar on improving nursing home policies for staff and residents. Speakers will discuss long-standing issues throughout long-term care facilities, including inadequate staffing and poor enforcement and oversight of nursing homes. During the month of March, Consumer voice will be advocating for the following improvements:

    Policy Spotlight: One-On-One with Meena Seshamani

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    During this Policy Spotlight, Health Affairs Editor-in-Chief Alan Weil will speak with Meena Seshamani, Deputy Administrator & Director, Center for Medicare, Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS), about her work leading the Agency’s efforts to provide affordable, quality coverage and care for more than 63 million Americans that rely on the Medicare program. Before joining CMS, Dr.

    Facebook Live Q&A on Mental Health and Older Adults

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    The National Institute of Mental Health, National Institute on Aging, and the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration will be hosting a Facebook Live Q&A event on mental health and older adults. Speakers will share materials to help raise awareness, highlight research in this area, and promote available resources for older adults who may be struggling with mental health.
     

    Partners in Social Engagement: Collaborating with Faith Communities

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    Join this webinar to learn how partnerships with faith-based groups and communities can provide social engagement opportunities for older adults and caregivers. USAgainstAlzheimer’s will discuss the relationship between faith and social isolation and provide examples of how these communities support social engagement. AgeOptions and Lutheran Social Service of Minnesota will also share their experiences partnering with faith-based groups. All speakers will share tips and strategies for Aging Network organizations interested in partnering with faith-based groups.
     

    Collaborating with Employers and Utilizing Creative Platforms to Connect People with Disabilities to Meaningful Work

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    During this webinar, DETAC will discuss how creative technology platforms can help grantees connect people with disabilities to competitive, integrated empoyment (CIE) opportunities. The webinar will showcase Mentra, the 2021 grand prize winner for ACL’s Inclusive Talent Pipeline for American Business Prize Challenge, who developed a digital hiring platform that connects recruiters and neurodiverse applicants through a matching platform.
     

    Money Mule Scams: Tips for Prevention, Identification, and Trauma-Informed Assistance

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    This webinar will discuss "Money mules," who are individuals that receive and move money that came from victims of fraud. The Department of Justice and the National Center on Law and Elder Rights will provide an overview of money scams, explain how to recognize and avoid them, and share tips for elder justice advocates to assist older adults who are impacted by these scams using a trauma-informed approach.
     

    Expanded Opportunities With Federal Funding For Housing And Services

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    During this webinar, federal agency leaders from ACL, CMS, the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration, and the Department of Housing and Urban Development will highlight major funding streams for affordable, accessible housing, home and community-based services, and behavioral and mental health services.

    Stakeholder Call: RFI on Access in Medicaid and CHIP

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    As part of the Biden-Harris Administration’s work to advance health equity and reduce health disparities, CMS is seeking feedback on topics related to health care access in the Medicaid program. CMS is specifically interested in hearing from stakeholders on topics relating to enrolling in and maintaining coverage, accessing health care services and supports, and ensuring adequate provider payment rates to encourage provider availability and quality.

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