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Elder Abuse and Neglect

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Presented by the American Society on Aging (ASA), this webinar addresses the often-overlooked issue of elder abuse and neglect. With nearly 1 in 10 Americans over the age of 60 experiencing some form of abuse, the session will define different types of abuse, offer examples within the older adult population, and explore investigative techniques applied to abuse cases.

Participants in this webinar will learn to: 

  • Define abuse and neglect.

Webinar on Care Navigators for People Living With Dementia and Their Caregivers

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Explore the integral role of Care Navigators in interdisciplinary dementia care teams through insights shared in an upcoming webinar jointly hosted by the Administration for Community Living (ACL), the National Alzheimer's and Dementia Resource Center (NADRC), and RTI International. Care Navigators are valuable members of interdisciplinary dementia care and support teams that assist people living with dementia and their caregivers in connecting with needed resources and providing important insight and information about their clients to the full dementia team. 

Disability Advisory Committee Meeting

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The next Federal Communications Commission (FCC) -  Disability Advisory Committee (DAC) meeting, where DAC members will engage in discussions covering a working group report and recommendation on the transmittal of audio description files to Internet Protocol programming, will be held on Tuesday, January 30. Participants will also receive updates on best practices for quality Telecommunications Relay Services and the use of artificial intelligence to caption live video programming during this meeting.

Immunization Strategies for Long-Term Care: Stories from the Field Webinar

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Quality Innovation Network-Quality Improvement Organizations and nursing home leaders are invited to a webinar hosted by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) and Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS), addressing the critical issue of low COVID-19 vaccination rates among nursing home residents. Despite the vulnerability of nursing home residents to COVID-19 infection, only 37% of nursing home residents were up to date with their COVID-19 vaccinations as of December 31, 2023.

Results from the 2023 National Household Survey on Disaster Preparedness

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Join the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) for an upcoming webinar discussing their annual survey of the nation’s actions and attitudes related to disaster preparedness and sharing the survey results with the public. This webinar will feature key findings from the recently released results from the 2023 National Household Survey on Disaster Preparedness.

Recognizing National Poverty in America Awareness Month

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During January, the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services Office of Minority Health (CMS OMH) recognizes National Poverty in America Awareness Month. In 2022, the national poverty rate was 11.5%, remaining the same as in 2021. CMS OMH recognizes the importance of advancing health equity for Americans in all areas during National Poverty in America Awareness Month and encourages readers to review and share the materials in this resource hub throughout January and the rest of the year.

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7th Annual Older Adult Mental Health Day Symposium

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Registration for the National Council on Aging’s (NCOA) 7th Annual Older Adult Mental Health Awareness Day Symposium is currently underway.  The May 2nd online event is free of charge and will feature presentations addressing the mental health needs of older adults. The Symposium is open to public health practitioners, aging network professionals, mental health providers, health care professionals, and anyone interested in ensuring the mental health of older adults. The symposium is sponsored by NCOA, the U.S.

Using Data to Protect Nursing Home Residents

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Explore the critical role of data in protecting nursing home residents from poor care in an upcoming webinar hosted by the National Consumer Voice. In this webinar, Consumer Voice will discuss how leveraging information on ownership, staffing, and finances can empower regulators to proactively hold facilities accountable for poor care and prevent harm to nursing home residents.

IACC Request for Public Comments on Co-Occurring Conditions in Autism

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The U.S Department of Health and Human Services’ (HHS) Interagency Autism Coordinating Committee (IACC), a federal advisory committee that coordinates federal efforts and provides advice to the Secretary of HHS on issues related to autism spectrum disorder (ASD), is seeking public comments to assist the committee in identifying priorities related to physical health, mental health, and other related conditions that commonly co-occur with autism.

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