Yifan Lou, MLSW, Doctoral Fellowship, Columbia University School of Social, will offer this presentation as part of the UMass Boston Gerontology Speaker Series. The series is sponsored by the University of Massachusetts Boston’s Department of Gerontology and Gerontology Institute and the University of Massachusetts Medical School’s Department of Population Health…...
Moving Forward Nursing Home Quality Coalition Conversation: Care Partners & Family Members
The Moving Forward Nursing Home Quality Coalition is holding this virtual conversation to allow care partners and family members to share their experiences with nursing homes and with the work of the Moving Forward Coalition. The Moving Forward Coalition was established to ensure that the quality of nursing home life…...
Diverse Elders Coalition Training: Caring for Those Who Care—Meeting the Needs of African American and Black Caregivers
The Diverse Elders Coalition (DEC) is hosting this free training in collaboration with the National Caucus and Center on Black Aging, Inc. This DEI-centered training session will help healthcare providers, aging professionals, and social service providers better serve African American and Black family caregivers. This training is an extension of…...
Save the Date: Center for Innovation Conference 2023
For the first time ever, The Green House Project and Pioneer Network will host a conference under the new Center for Innovation (CFI) banner. From July 23 to 26, 2023, eldercare visionaries and changemakers from around the U.S., and the world will gather for education, fellowship, and fun in Pittsburgh.…...
Opening Doors to Aging Services Workforce: Strategies to Boost Recruiting Workshop
LeadingAge can help you distinguish your organization’s workforce recruiting efforts. Using unique market research among potential employees, we have prepared comprehensive strategic guidance to help members communicate the many benefits of working in aging services. Learn how to build your recruiting communications around tested messages and strategies. Learn more and…...
On Aging 2023: American Society on Aging (ASA) Annual Conference
The theme of this year’s ASA annual conference is “Advancing Health & Well-being.” Three days of programming will focus on several thematic tracks: justice and equity; innovation and social impact; health and well-being; economic security; and ageism and culture. LTSS Center Co-Director Robyn Stone will participate in two sessions: Developing Social Work in…...
Let’s Talk about Federal Advocacy: Session 3 of the LeadingAge Leaders of Color Network Advocacy Webinar Series
How can leaders get involved in advocacy at the federal level? Panelists participating in this webinar will answer that question after providing an overview of the federal advocacy process. Listen while members of the LeadingAge public policy and advocacy team discuss their federal advocacy agenda and outline ways leaders of…...
Let’s Talk about State Advocacy: Session 2 of the LeadingAge Leaders of Color Network. Advocacy Webinar Series
Effective advocacy at the state level is becoming more important with each passing year. This webinar will help you understand how state advocacy works, how it impacts providers of aging services, and how people at all levels of an aging services organization can become engaged in advocacy. Leaders of color…...
The ABCs of Advocacy: Session 1 of the LeadingAge Leaders of Color Network Advocacy Webinar Series
Leaders attending this webinar will learn the basics of advocacy and how it influences public policy and laws. Panelists will discuss what advocacy is, the role it can play in creating meaningful change, the impact it can have on provider organizations, and the unique perspectives that leaders of color can…...