As healthcare payers and systems dial up efforts to address racial and health inequity, it’s crucial to recognize that the social structures that drive inequity typically manifest in places—neighborhoods, communities, or regions—and we can amplify our effectiveness by aligning resources and collaborating with partners in these places. The need to work in concert in communities …
The next installment of TFAH's 2022 Age-Friendly Public Health Systems training series will focus on how livable communities are addressing social determinants of health. Speakers will share national and local level innovative practices in livable communities and note valuable partnerships with departments of public health. AARP defines a livable community as one “that is safe …
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USAging members report that one of the biggest challenges facing the Aging Network is the struggle to attract and retain its workforce. In this 30-minute webinar, Traci Wilson, USAging’s Director of Research, will share results from our recent survey of AAAs on their workforce challenges and the impacts they have on agencies and the older …
Indiana University (IU) was awarded grant funding in 2020 under the Administration for Community Living Alzheimer’s Dementia Programs Initiative to implement the Caregiver Stress Prevention Bundle (CSPB) for people living …
On September 15th, Join ACL’s Office of Nutrition and Health Promotion Programs (ONHPP) for a webinar on identifying and screening for food insecurity in older adults. Research in this area …
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Join engAGED: The National Resource Center for Engaging Older Adults for a webinar September 19, 2022 from 12:00-1:00 PM EST focused on social engagement for people living with dementia. During …
Each year, The John A. Hartford Foundation Business Innovation Award recognizes community-based organizations that are improving health outcomes and quality of life for older adults and/or persons with disabilities through …
According to a recent USAging poll, direct care worker shortages are threatening the ability of older adults to age well at home. While larger systems change and policy solutions are …
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Communities across the U.S. face an array of complex health equity challenges, including meeting the health care needs of people experiencing homelessness, reducing poverty, and improving care for rural populations. …
The Eldercare Workforce Alliance, leading advocate for the workforce that cares for older adults, is sponsoring a webinar to highlight important reports on workforce data, shortages, career ladders, job quality and chronic disease family caregiving. Panelists Amy York, Executive Director, Eldercare Workforce Alliance Jenna Kellerman, Director of Workforce Strategy and Development, LeadingAge Sam Brooks, Director …
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Among health systems, healthcare providers, and health insurers, the importance of addressing SDOH — particularly for those with complex care needs — has come into sharp focus. The Partnership to …
Health care organizations are increasingly exploring ways to partner with patients and communities of color to reduce health disparities and advance health equity. Meaningful patient engagement can help health care organizations build trust within communities, improve their understanding of cultural preferences and needs in the community, and inform organizational policies and practices. This Center for …
