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Strengthening Service Delivery through Trauma-Informed Care Training

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Over a full lifetime many individuals may experience traumatic events. Trauma-informed care is a critical approach to engaging with individuals that recognizes and responds to the impact and risk of trauma. Having a workforce that is trained on trauma-informed care can help diminish the potential for triggers and improve both quality of care and quality of life. Program leaders from Texas Health and Human Services will describe a three-part training series on person-centered, trauma-informed care for Texas’ aging service providers.

Advancing Competitive Integrated Employment Through Managed Long-Term Services & Supports

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This webinar will focus on the use and benefits of value, performance, and outcome-based payment methodologies to help advance competitive integrated employment (CIE) within managed long-term services and supports (MLTSS) programs. Presenters will include a representative from Inclusa Inc., Moving to a Different Drum LLC, and Michigan Developmental Disabilities Council, as well as a self-advocate who will share their experience with MLTSS to achieve meaningful employment.
 

Alzheimer’s Disease: Beyond Signs and Symptoms

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This live and interactive webinar workshop will discuss the signs and symptoms of Alzheimer’s disease, as well as risk factors and medication used to delay cognitive decline and neuropsychiatric symptoms. Speakers will also talk about how caregivers are emotionally and financially affected by the disease and explore behaviors, unmet needs, and ways to build relationships based on respect, empathy and maintaining one’s dignity.
 

Dementia Training for Law Enforcement Personnel: Building Partnerships to Enhance Community Safety

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As the prevalence of Alzheimer’s disease and related dementia increases, law enforcement agencies across the country are increasingly called upon to respond to dementia-related incidents: wandering, abuse, domestic disturbances and more. By collaborating with local dementia support organizations, law enforcement entities can better identify, understand and support the needs of people living with dementia and those who care for them.

Caring for Those with Complex Needs

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Health Affairs is hosting a virtual forum on complex health and social needs. This webinar will discuss key points from their series of articles on Health Affairs Forefront, and talk about how to elevate the voices of patients, caregivers and advocates who know the practical and policy challenges of caring for this population.
 
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Partners in Social Engagement: Collaborating with Parks and Recreation Agencies

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During this webinar, the National Recreation and Park Association will share how parks and recreation agencies are addressing social isolation among older adults. The County of San Diego Health & Human Services Agency, Aging & Independence Services will share how they developed collaborative efforts with their local parks and recreation departments to create opportunities for social engagement. Speakers will share tips and strategies for Aging Network organizations interested in partnering with parks and recreation agencies.
 

CMP Reinvestment Funding Opportunity to Improve the Quality of Life for Residents of Virginia's Nursing Facilities

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The Civil Monetary Penalty (CMP) Reinvestment Program, administered by the Department of Medical Assistance Services, provides an opportunity to improve the quality of life and care for nursing home residents by imposing financial penalties on facilities that are out of compliance with one or more Medicare and Medicaid participation requirements for Long-Term Care Facilities. The CMP Reinvestment Program solicits applications for use of these funds from eligible applicants for projects that directly improve the quality of life and care for residents.

Traumatic Brain Injury (TBI) Stakeholder Day 2022

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Join ACL for a virtual TBI Stakeholder day to talk about important issues around TBI services, supports, and systems. Attendees will hear from from brain injury survivors, family members, support networks, and state and federal representatives. This year's sessions include Survivor Engagement Strategies, Domestic Violence and the Effect on Children, Effective Partnerships with Behavioral Health with a Focus on Suicide, and Effective Strategies for Using and Leveraging Data.
 

Symposium on Therapeutic Approaches to ALS

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This symposium is intended for counselors, nurses, social workers and anyone else interested in learning more about ALS. Participants will learn about the disease and strategies for supporting individuals with ALS and their families.
 
Registration for this event is free. CE credits are available for counselors, nurses, and social workers, for a fee of $30.
 
This training will be held on Friday, February 11, 2022 from 9:00 a.m to 1:45 p.m ET.
 

Joint Webinar: RAISE Family Caregiving and Supporting Grandparents Raising Grandchildren Advisory Council

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ACL has announce the first joint meeting of the RAISE Family Caregiving Advisory Council and the Advisory Council to Support Grandparents Raising Grandchildren (SGRG) as they collaborate to develop the National Family Caregiving Strategy. This virtual meeting is open to the public. Registration is not required to attend.
 
This webinar will be held on Tuesday, January 25, 2022 from 12:30 p.m. to 4:30 p.m. ET.
 

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