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Included are several quarterly reports from Employment Coordinators in Florida that detail which training programs they have attended and the intended benefits of the programs. These reports may be replicable by states seeking to have their employees chart their participation in training programs in a uniform way.

How are states educating Disability Services providers and other project stakeholders on their MIG plans? Attached are two diagrams of the components and status of MIG projects and activities used in the District of Columbia during planning meetings. These graphic descriptions may be replicable by other states looking to present similar information.

How can we raise awareness that hiring individuals with disabilities makes good business sense? The mission of the DC Metro Business Leadership Network is to engage and inform regional businesses about the benefits of and resources available for active employment outreach to qualified individuals with disabilities. Attached are outreach materials created by this network.

AoA's website now provides easy access to key resources for Aging Network providers working with HECM borrowers. As of 2011, HECM mortgagees who are delinquent in property cost payments will receive a letter from their lender regarding payment of these costs. Many of these older mortgagees can turn to the Aging Network for assistance. Resources available on the web page include background information, summary information, and an FAQ that may be used with consumers.

What are the factors that influence the kind of long-term services patients choose over time? This was examined through a study that interviewed individuals with LTC insurance policies over a two year period. Having someone available to assist when needed, and feeling safe were found to be the most important considerations. 93% responded that home care was their first choice, however 71 % indicated that there were no options for LTC other than nursing homes in their area.

MDS 3.0 has been designed to improve the reliability, accuracy and usefulness of the MDS, to include the resident in the assessment process and to use standard protocols used in other settings. This website offers a number of resources regarding this tool, including videos, fact sheets, presentations and CMS training materials.

The information and assistance (I&A) service is a cornerstone of the ADRC. This guide provides tools that I&A supervisors can use to cultivate, mentor and maintain a top-notch team of professionals. It incorporates tools developed and used by two ADRC’s in Wisconsin, and includes tools for recruitment and hiring, ongoing communication, training, and performance feedback and appraisal. A number of sample forms are provided.

Explore unique approaches to help your nonprofit achieve "organizational abundance", including ideas, strategies, and the latest information about how to get more resources. Check out this site which offers “12 Sources of Millions & Billions for Aging Services & Programs” including tapping into self-pay, strategic partnerships and alliances, in-kind support, health insurance and third-party pay options and more.

High caregiving stress has been associated with poor physical and psychological health, and with increased mortality among spouse caregivers. This study examined the differential effects of stress on stroke and coronary heart disease (CHD) risk by race and sex. Caregiving strain was significantly associated with higher estimated risk for men, particularly African American men, providing caregiving to their wives.

Are you looking for state data on people who are simultaneously enrolled in Medicare and Medicaid? Find a number of useful interactive tables, charts, and graphs including Medicaid spending by service, spending per dual eligible, dual eligible enrollment, duals as a percentage of Medicaid enrollees, and more.