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Addressing Social Isolation of Older Adults Living in Rural America

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This webinar will explore social engagement activities developed by Area Agencies on Aging and Title IV Native American Aging Programs. These activities are intended to keep older adults and caregivers in rural and tribal areas connected to their communities.
 
This webinar will be held Friday, November 19, 2021 from 1:00 p.m. to 2:00 p.m. ET.
 
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AARP Caregiver Webinars

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AARP is hosting a two part webinar series. Part 1: The Signs of Caregiver Burnout discusses the importance of caring for oneself as a caregiver and gives advice and tips on how to recognize and avoid caregiver burnout. Part 2: Tips and Tools for Self-Care builds on the first webinar, focusing on specific resources and practices caregivers can use to take better care of themselves including stress management, grief management, relaxation, meditation, and more.
 

Abuse of AI/AN Elders and Vulnerable Adults: What LTSS Program Staff Should Know

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Abuse of AI/AN Elders and Vulnerable Adults: What LTSS Program Staff Should Know
This webinar will provide long-term services and supports program staff with training about abuse and exploitation among indigenous (American Indian and Alaska Native) older adults and vulnerable adults. Presenters will share information about the signs of abuse, relevant investigating agencies and how to work effectively with them, and abuse prevention tactics.
 
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    Leveraging Partnerships to Promote Flu Vaccinations Among Dually Eligible Beneficiaries During COVID-19

    Event Description: 
    In this webinar, the Centers for Disease Control will share their efforts working with national, state, and local partners to promote flu and COVID-19 vaccination among dually eligible people. The webinar will also explore efforts to reduce disparities in vaccination access and use among dually eligible individuals who are members of racial and ethnic minority groups. Speakers from the CDC will cover promising practices that health plans and providers can use to reach and engage hard to reach and disproportionately affected communities and promote flu and COVID-19 vaccinations.

    Integrating Behavioral Health into Primary Care Through Medicaid Managed Care

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    This webinar will cover how state Medicaid agencies can integrate behavioral health and primary care through managed care. Speakers will explore the benefits of integration for patients with behavioral health conditions, including mental illness and substance use disorders. Health care providers will speak to best practices, benefits, and potential challenges of primary care and behavioral health service integration.
     
    Featured speakers:
    • Jami Snyder, Director, Arizona Health Care Cost Containment System

    Assistive Technology (AT) and Home & Community-Based Services (HCBS)

    Event Description: 
    Asistive technology is a critical service among LTSS that gives people with disabilities an alternative to institutional care. This webinar will share an overview of HCBS waivers, how the American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) is giving states the opportunity to provide additional HCBS services and supports, and how AT Act programs are involved with their state’s HCBS waivers and other LTSS.
     

    ARPA 9817 and Beyond — What’s Your Plan for HCBS?

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    The current federal spotlight on home and community-based services (HCBS) and social determinants of health has created a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity for states to build out workforces, address critical non-medical services, and establish a services platform built to support the growing senior population. Join Guidehouse's Jason Wright and Lance Robertson, former U.S. Assistant Secretary for Aging, as they cover:

    Co-Producing Recovery and Resiliency in Indiana Using Recovery Data

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    Indiana has made key policy changes at a state and agency level that increase the availability of data sharing across agencies. The Recovery Supports Workgroup of the Division of Mental Health and Addiction (DMHA) uses this data to evaluate gaps in key recovery supports, to make recommendations, and track recovery and resilience outcomes.

    Coverage to Care Partner Webinar

    Event Description: 
    The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services Office of Minority Health (CMS OMH) Coverage to Care (C2C) initiative will host a partner webinar on Wednesday, October 27. Join this session for the latest resources and tools about health coverage before of the open enrollment season.
     
    This webinar will include the following:

      Medicare in 2022

      Event Description: 
      Join this NCOA webinar to hear speakers Ann Kayrish and Brandy Bauer from the Center for Benefits Access discuss the following:
      • What your clients with Medicare can expect to pay for coverage in the coming year
      • Trends in the landscape of health and drug plans being offered

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