Older adults living in rural areas are especially vulnerable during the COVID-19 public health emergency, even as their needs for nutrition and socialization services are rising. Rural residents face persistent challenges related to accessing long-term services and supports, healthcare, transportation,…
Virtual Intertribal Food Summit
How to Attend? There are a couple ways to attend and participate in this Virtual Intertribal Food Summit: Live Zoom roundtables and livestreams to facebook. See the schedule for these live events and make sure you are registered to receive the…
Older Adults, Coronavirus, and Food Security
Millions of older adults sheltering at home face another crisis—food insecurity. Many lack the financial cushion to stock up on groceries or fear risking a trip to the supermarket. Online ordering is a non-starter for those who lack the technology.…
Local and National Initiatives to Combat Older Adult Malnutrition
The webinar discusses the National Blueprint: Achieving Quality Malnutrition Care for Older Adults, 2020 Update’s new features and resources, including its updated research and tools; practical strategies for community-based organizations to use to combat malnutrition, both locally and through state…
COVID-19: Disproportionate Impact on Navajo Nation and Tribal Communities
This webinar is part of County Health Rankings & Roadmaps’ special topic series, Health Equity and Social Solidarity in the Time of Pandemic: Strategies for COVID-19 Response and Recovery. The Navajo Nation has long experienced barriers to health and opportunity.…
Advancing Federal Nutrition Research to Improve America’s Health
The COVID-19 pandemic has further emphasized the need to bolster nutrition research as the disease has challenged the food system and exacerbated food insecurity for millions of Americans. Greater federal coordination and investment in nutrition research could accelerate discoveries across…
Successfully Engaging Older Adults and Adults with Disabilities Via Technology
Across the country, community-based organizations are responding to the needs of older adults and adults with disabilities by expanding options for virtual programming and service delivery. Virtual offerings can promote service continuity in lieu of in-person interactions, as well as…
African American Older Adults and COVID-19: Addressing Mental Health Needs, Supporting Strength
The primary issues explored during this webinar will be: (1) prevalent mental health concerns of older African Americans (OAA) during the pandemic: depression, anxiety, race related stress, PTSD, escalating dementia symptoms, social isolation, grief, mourning, (2) tips and strategies for…
Addressing Nutrition and Social Connection Needs of Rural Older Adults During the COVID-19 Emergency
Older adults living in rural areas are especially vulnerable during the COVID-19 public health emergency, even as their needs for nutrition and socialization services are rising. Rural residents face persistent challenges related to accessing long-term services and supports, healthcare, transportation,…
Caring for Older Adults with Complex Needs in the COVID-19 Pandemic: Lessons from PACE Innovations
The Program of All-Inclusive Care for the Elderly (PACE) is an evidence-based care model for older adults who meet a nursing-home level of care but live in community settings. These organizations blend funding from Medicare and Medicaid to integrate preventive, acute,…
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