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Strategies to Combat Social Isolation and Increase Support for Caregivers and People Living with Dementia

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In this webinar, Stephanie Balog, Associate Director of the Contact Center of the Alzheimer's Association, will speak about how COVID has impacted caregivers and people living with dementia, how delivery of services had to be adjusted, and what adaptations will continue when more programs and services can be offered in-person. 
 
This webinar will be held on May 20, 2021 from 3:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. ET.
 

RAISE Family Caregiving Advisory Council Virtual Full Council Meeting

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ACL has annouced the eighth Full Council Meeting of the RAISE Family Caregiving Advisory Council on April 28, 2021. The virtual meeting will be open to the public; registration is not required to attend the webinar. The webinar link will be posted on the RAISE webpage, and open for live access 15 minutes prior to the meeting start time.
 
The agenda for the meeting will be posted on the RAISE webpage prior to the meeting. 
 

Community Health Workers: A Key Support For People Living With Dementia And Their Caregivers

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In this webinar, attendees will learn about two programs that use community health workers to help achieve program goals. Community health workers provide support services to people living with dementia and their caregivers, including home wellness and safety checks, helping the community understand and access services, and lead dementia-focused interventions. Studies have shown that community health workers can improve health outcomes and decrease hospitalizations.

Strengths-Based Planning for Worst-Case Scenarios: Person-Centered Planning in Disaster Preparedness

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Join NCAPPS' webinar to learn what person-centered planning for disasters looks like, and how we can ensure that disaster responses are as person-centered as possible. In this panel, experts will describe what NCAPPS has learned from recent events regarding the pandemic so they can be better equipped to respond to future disasters in a person-centered manner. Experts will also weigh in on the difference between personal planning and community planning.

Promising Practices Training: Forming Strategic Partnerships Between Housing, Medicaid HCBS Payers, and Community-Based Services

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Many low-income older adults and people with disabilities in congregate and institutional settings urgently need to transition to affordable and accessible housing in the community. Join this webinar to learn about strategies and best practices to form partnerships between housing, Medicaid HCBS payers, and community-based services to successfully address housing challenges.

Vaccine Access Issues Among Older Adults

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Join the NCOA to discuss issues around vaccine accessibility and the challenges and opportunities that arise when educating older adults, caregivers, and their families about the COVID-19 vaccine. You will hear from speakers from national, regional, and community-based organizations, as well as senior center leaders, and experts across industries.

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Navigating Older American’s Act Title III-D During the COVID-19 Pandemic

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This webinar will highlight best practices for selecting and delivering evidence-based health promotion and disease prevention programs, including remote, in-person, and socially-distanced programs. Attendees will hear from three ACL grant recipients about the strategies they are using to deliver these programs during COVID-19, and the lessons they have learned along the way.
 

HRSA Telehealth Learning Series: An Overview of Federal Broadband Programs

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The Health Resources and Services Administration is holding the next installment in its series of webinars about success stories and best practices in using telehealth technologies. The series will include information about the Rural Health Care Program, the COVID-19 Telehealth Program, the Connected Care Pilot Program, the Emergency Broadband Benefit, and the Lifeline Program.
 
Speakers will include:
  • William England, Senior Advisor, HRSA Federal Office of Rural Health Policy, Office for the Advancement of Telehealth

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