Although a growing body of research suggests that social determinants of health—social, functional, environmental, cultural and psychological factors—are intricately linked to health and wellness, our fragmented medical and social services are underequipped to address these needs. The Ambulatory Integration of…
Free Online Course: Screen & Intervene: Addressing Food Insecurity Among Older Adults
The Food Research & Action Center and AARP Foundation released a free, online course, “Screen & Intervene: Addressing Food Insecurity Among Older Adults,” to educate health care and community-based providers around the country about the extent of senior hunger and…
Report on the Evaluation of Home and Community-Based Support Services for Older American Indians, Alaskan Natives, and Native Hawaiians
In 2016 ACL/AoA contracted ICF International (ICF) to conduct a participatory evaluation of the Title VI Grant Program, which provides home and community-based supportive services for older American Indian, Alaskan Native, and Native Hawaiian populations. The evaluation seeks to answer…
Webinar: The State of the States: Key Data on State Medicaid Long-Term Services and Supports Programs
As the primary payer for long-term services and supports (LTSS) in the U.S., Medicaid accounts for more than 50 percent of all public and private spending on LTSS. For states, paying for LTSS represents a steep financial commitment. Medicaid-funded LTSS…
Webinar: Social isolation: Impact and Age-Friendly Interventions
Loneliness or social isolation among older adults has been demonstrated to adversely impact both mental and physical wellbeing. Recent studies have outlined that social isolation among older adults is associated with increased health care spending by Medicare. Some suggest that…
Toolkit: Exploring the New Older Adults and In-Home Safety Report
This webinar allowed participants to learn about the new Older Adults and In-Home Safety report funded through Meals on Wheels America’s strategic partnership with The Home Depot Foundation. In an ongoing effort to provide the Aging Network with the tools…
Webinar: Strengthening Long-Term Services and Supports: Reform Strategies for States
Long-term services and supports (LTSS) enable more than 12 million Americans to meet their personal care needs and live with dignity and independence in various community and institutional settings. With Medicaid LTSS costs totaling more than $140 billion annually and…
Webinar: Environmental Scanning for CBOs
Environmental scanning is a key first step in the development of a business plan for community-based organizations (CBOs). This process can help CBOs identify internal and external factors that will affect long-term sustainability. Who are potential Competitors, Comparatives, Complements, and…
TIM Talks: Business Acumen Webinar Series
The Administration for Community Living (ACL), Office of Nutrition and Health Promotion Programs (ONHPP), in collaboration with consultant Tim McNeill, hosts a Business Acumen webinar series entitled, TIM Talks. Webinars feature discussions on various business acumen related topics in an…
2018 Healthy Aging Summit
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