Join engAGED and Commit to Connect for a joint two-day Virtual Summit! Taking place August 2 and 3 from 1:00-3:30 pm ET, the Summit will bring together researchers and national, state and local leaders for discussions regarding the current state of social isolation research and practical implications for the social engagement work of the Aging …
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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 with dementia and their informal caregivers. The CSPB is delivered through five area agencies on aging (AAA) by trained care coaches who are community health …
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 has been limited, but there are promising practices and resources available to help senior nutrition programs and others in the aging network address food insecurity. …
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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 the webinar, Rush Alzheimer’s Disease Center will provide a framer on social isolation and loneliness among people living with dementia. Pima Council on Aging and …
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 health care contracting. During this webinar, the 2022 recipients of The John A. Hartford Business Innovation Award, Direction Home Aging & Disabilities and the runners-up, …
In partnership with the National Aging and Disability Transportation Center (NADTC), the engAGED September Office Hours call will focus on transportation and social engagement. Participants will hear from NV Rides on how its network of volunteer driver programs helps older adults stay socially engaged and connected. engAGED and NADTC will also highlight resources to support …
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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 needed, AAAs are using a variety of innovative stop-gap measures to address workforce shortages and ensure that older adults can receive the services and supports …
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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. Addressing these issues requires robust collaboration and cross-sector data sharing to better understand how community members access health care. While states and community-based organizations (CBOs) …
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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