ADvancing States took action during the novel coronavirus (COVID-19) crisis to assist state aging and disability agencies in responding to, and meeting the needs of, facility residents and an older adult population sheltering at home. This resource was created through…
Toolkit: Senior Nutrition Network COVID-19 Response Townhall
In an effort to address the national senior nutrition network’s most pressing questions and provide up-to-the-minute information on the response, Meals on Wheels America and the National Association of Nutrition and Aging Services Programs (NANASP) teamed up to host a…
HHS Releases Resources for COVID-19
A number of HHS divisions are releasing COVID-19-related information on funding and guidance. Below is information on key issues to keep you up-to-date.Funding for States to Address COVID-19 Today, the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) announced upcoming action…
COVID-19 Response Brief & Webinar: Facilitating Remote Application Assistance for SNAP
The COVID-19 pandemic has increased the need for food assistance and made it harder for people to get the help they need. While some people can apply for benefits online, others may lack internet access or need more personalized assistance.…
Why COVID-19 Preys on Older Adults: What the Science Says (and Doesn’t Say)
Older people are most prone to hospitalization, disability, and death following infection with the novel coronavirus. Among those infected, people 80 and older die at 184 times the rate of someone in their 20s. This webinar, the first in the…
COVID-19 and the Food Industry: the Key Principles of GMPs, Sanitation and the COVID-19 ‘Equation’
The COVID-19 pandemic has impacted consumers and businesses around the world. The food industry is playing a critical role in continuing to provide a safe food supply to consumers while mitigating risk of the novel coronavirus, SARS-CoV-2. While key attention…
COVID-19: Keeping our Food Safe During the Pandemic
Ensuring food safety is a major concern during times of crisis. This 75-minute webinar will explore the food safety considerations and implications of a prolonged and global COVID-19 pandemic from both the standpoint of consumer concerns and food production. In…
How COVID-19 Can Spark Transformative Change in LTSS
While the current pandemic has had devastating consequences, it’s also teaching us valuable lessons. As the federal government has relaxed certain regulations around program acceptance, alternate care settings, and use of remote technologies, agencies that provide long term services and…
Social Isolation and Loneliness During COVID-19: Evidence, Policy and Advocacy
The stress and isolation of living in a pandemic are taking their toll on everyone. It’s a message many mental health experts have been sending in recent weeks, as millions face not just the spread of a new and dangerous…
A Cry for Help – The Healthcare Cost Crisis Amid COVID-19
Join experts from Gallup and West Health to learn what ongoing polling of Americans on the impact of high healthcare costs, including during the COVID-19 crisis, illuminates about the desperate choices many Americans have to make between staying well and…
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