The Home Care Alliance of Massachusetts will gather its members for an LTSS workforce confab, “Building a Plan for a 21st Century LTSS Workforce.” On the agenda are several panels and group dialogues around best practices in such areas as leveraging technology and creating team support. The goal is to…...
2019 Innovations in Alzheimer’s Caregiving Awards
The application deadline has been extended for the 2019 Innovations in Alzheimer’s Caregiving Awards. The submission deadline is now 5 p.m. PST, Monday, Oct. 21, 2019. The Family Caregiver Alliance (FCA) oversees the annual awards program with support from The Rosalinde and Arthur Gilbert Foundation and the Helen Daniels Bader Fund, a Bader Philanthropy. The…...
GSA 2019 Annual Scientific Meeting
The 2019 GSA Annual Scientific Meeting will be held in Austin, Texas, from Nov. 13-17, 2019, with the theme, “Strength in Age—Harnessing the Power of Networks.” Several LTSS Center fellows—including Kathrin Boener, Verena Cimarolli, Marc Cohen, Edward Miller, Pamela Nadash, Alisha Sanders, Robyn Stone, and Jane Tavares—will be participating in…...
LeadingAge Nebraska Fall Annual Meeting & Exhibit Show
LeadingAge Nebraska’s Annual Meeting features 3 education tracks: Administrator Track; Nursing Track and Assisted Living & Dietary. LTSS Center Senior Research Assistant Natasha Bryant and LeadingAge Vice President of Workforce Initiatives Susan Hildebrandt will present 2 sessions: “Strategies for Recruiting and Retaining an Older Adult Services Workforce” on Thursday Oct.…...
Pioneer Network Annual Conference: Pioneering a New Culture of Aging
The Pioneer Network Annual Conference brings together individuals from across the United States and other nations who care deeply about changing the culture of aging, creating opportunities for communication, networking, and learning with and from each other as they share innovative thought and best practices. For more information, visit the conference…...
Generations United: Programs of Distinction
The application deadline has been extended for the Generations United: Programs of Distinction. Launched in 2010 by the New York Life Foundation, the Generations United: Programs of Distinction was created to recognize excellence and range among intergenerational programs. The designation is active for 3 years. The submission deadline is Friday,…...
Aging & Trauma: Innovations in Person-Centered, Trauma-Informed Care for Diverse Older Populations
The plenary session, “Changemakers in Trauma-Informed Care and Aging,” will feature LTSS Center Co-Director Robyn Stone and other changemakers, who will share their ideas on the future of trauma-informed care and aging. This session takes place on Sept. 25 at 1:30 pm. Sponsored by Jewish Federations of North America Center for Advancing…...
American Political Science Association Annual Meeting
The 115th Annual Meeting & Exhibition of the American Political Science Association will address the latest scholarship in political science while exploring the 2019 theme, “Populism and Privilege.” LTSS Center Fellow Edward Miller will present his research on “Barriers and Facilitators to Implementing the ACA’s Balancing Incentive Program” on Aug. 30 at 4…...
LeadingAge Annual Meeting & EXPO
Join other dedicated professionals to exchange ideas, explore new strategies and master the latest best practices all while reigniting your commitment and dedication to the people you serve. Several LTSS Center researchers will be presenting at the conference: Verena R. Cimarolli, senior health services research associate, will present, “Substance Abuse…...
Medicare Advantage and Community-Based Organizations: Opportunities and Challenges in Caring for People with Complex Needs
The Balanced Budget Act of 2018, which included the Creating High-Quality Results and Outcomes Necessary to Improve Chronic (CHRONIC) Care Act, offers new flexibility for Medicare Advantage (MA) plans to provide additional supplemental benefits to people with Medicare who have chronic illnesses, and functional and health-related social needs. This offers…...