Administration for Community Living

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Ready Seniors Virtual Workshop

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ACL is hosting a virtual workshop to address the impact on services for older adults who depend on community service providers for basic needs and social supports during a major disaster. ACL has partnered with the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) Region II to provide a workshop to better prepare area agencies on aging (AAAs) and other organizations who provide support services for older adults for emergencies. Topics for the workshop include:

APS Study on the Impact of COVID-19

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APS TARC is hosting a webinar to share results from its recent study on the impact of COVID-19 on adult protective services. The survey gathered data via interviews from state administrators and local staff focused on changes and challenges in adapting to pandemic restrictions. Presenters will discuss findings from the national study on COVID-19’s effect on work and workload, policies and practices, and partnerships and preparedness.

This webinar will be held on Tuesday, December 15, 2020 from 3:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. ET.

Person-Centered Supports for People with Dementia Living in the Community

Event Description: 

NCAPPS is hosting a webinar highlighting personal and professional experiences with dementia from a spectrum of panelists. This webinar will also discuss approaches to make supports for people with dementia more person-centered on the individual, community, and system level. Presenters will offer an overview of person-centered thinking, planning, and practice.

This webinar will be held on Monday, November 30, 2020 at 2:00 p.m. ET.

Social Engagement Approaches for American Indian, Alaska Native, and Native Hawaiian Elders During COVID-19

Event Description: 

In recognition of National Native American Heritage Month, join ACL, engAGED: The National Resource Center for Engaging Older Adults, the National Indian Council on Aging, and the Northern Cheyenne Tribe Title VI program for a webinar focused on social engagement interventions for American Indian, Alaska Native and Native Hawaiian elders. Attendees can expect to learn about social engagement programs and approaches and how Title VI Native American aging programs are creatively addressing social isolation during the COVID-19 pandemic to keep elders engaged.

Centering Individuals with Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities During Crises & Emergencies

Event Description: 

The Mental Health and Developmental Disabilities National Training Center (MHDD-NTC) is hosting a webinar to discuss how to focus on individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities’ mental health and well-being during disaster and emergencies.

Attendees can expect to learn:

RAISE Family Caregiving Advisory Council Upcoming Virtual Full Council Meeting

Event Description: 

ACL is hosting the sixth meeting of the RAISE Family Caregiving Advisory Council. The Advisory Council’s purpose is to support the development and execution of a national family caregiving strategy. The virtual meeting is open to the public and the agenda and webinar link will be posted to the RAISE webpage before the meeting.

This meeting will be held on Wednesday, November 18 from 12:30 p.m. to 4:30 p.m. ET.

HCBS Innovation During COVID--Medicaid HCBS Payers & Providers

Event Description: 

ACL and CMS are hosting a webinar discussing the experiences of home and community-based services payers and providers in altering their service delivery models in response to the COVID-19 public health emergency. Presenters will also discuss how they have addressed social determinants of health (SDOH) This webinar is part of a monthly webinar series highlighting HCBS promising practices.

This webinar will be held on Thursday, November 12 from 3:00 p.m. to 4:30 p.m. ET.

Maintaining Services and Supports for People Living with Dementia and their Caregivers During COVID-19

Event Description: 

ASA, in partnership with the National Alzheimer’s and Dementia Resource Center (NADRC), is hosting a webinar to discuss the unique challenges caregivers face in providing care for individuals with dementia during the COVID-19 pandemic. This webinar will highlight two ACL dementia grantees who have shifted their work in caring for clients in innovative ways.

Presenters: 

Christine Jensen, Ph.D., Director, Health Services Research, Riverside Center for Excellence in Aging and Lifelong Health

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