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May 2, 2017
Justice in Aging Webinar on Elder Financial Abuse and Medicaid Denials
Justice in Aging is holding a webinar on Wednesday, May 17th at 2:00pm ET regarding Elder Financial Abuse and Medicaid Denials. For low-income older adults who rely on Medicaid for their long-term care, financial exploitation can be devastating. In some cases, older adults who are victims of financial abuse have been denied Medicaid eligibility because their abuser will not turn over their bank records. Losing Medicaid eligibility can mean some older adults can no longer pay for their nursing home care and can be threatened with eviction or involuntary discharge. This webinar will cover how to identify victims of elder financial abuse, what problems exploitation can cause with Medicaid eligibility, and how legal services attorneys can help clients receive Medicaid benefits. Register here.
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It's Older Americans Month!
Older Americans Month (OAM), led by the Administration for Community Living, is a time to celebrate older Americans, their stories, and their contributions. The annual observance offers a special opportunity to learn about, support, and recognize our nation’s older citizens. This year’s theme, “Age Out Loud,” emphasizes the ways older adults are living their lives with boldness, confidence, and passion while serving as an inspiration to people of all ages. OAM 2017 focuses on how older adults in our community are redefining aging—through work or family interests, by taking charge of their health and staying independent for as long as possible, and through their community and advocacy efforts. Get involved by completing the sentence "I age out loud by..." and sharing a selfie with your statement. Find more information on the OAM website.
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NASMHPD Webinar on Building Relationships Between Mental Health and Aging Services
The National Association of State Mental Health Program Directors (NASMHPD) is hosting an informational webinar in recognition of Older Americans Month and Mental Health Awareness Month in May. "Building Relationships between Mental Health and Aging Services" will be held on Wednesday, May 10th at 2:00pm ET. The webinar will focus on strategies to integrate mental health into aging service settings. The presenters will discuss approaches to build relationships between mental health and aging service agencies and evidence-based practices implemented in New York to screen and treat older adults with depression and other mental health disorders in non-traditional mental health settings. Register here.
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Materials Available from Recent NORC Webinars on LTCOP Rule
Materials are now available from recent NORC webinars - "LTCOP Rule: Identifying and Addressing Individual Conflicts of Interest" and "LTCOP Rule: Supporting Person-Centered Advocacy - Complaint Investigations and Abuse Reporting". Listen to the recordings, download the slides, and find links to additional information here. Delve deeper into these issues and find more information about the Long-Term Care Ombudsman Program Final Rule on NORC's website.
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NCOA Webinar: A Spolight on Older Adults and Behavioral Health
The National Council on Aging (NCOA) is holding a webinar on older adults and behavioral health issues and services. One in four older Americans experience a behavioral health issue that is not a normal part of aging, yet they are less likely to receive treatment than younger individuals.
This webinar takes place on Thursday, May 18 at 2:00 pm E.T. Register today.
In this webinar, participants will be informed on:
- The latest national data from the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA) on depression, suicide, and substance abuse or misuse in older adults.
- A description of the Mental Health Association of New York City’s (MHA-NYC) initiatives to improve access to behavioral health services for older adults.
After registering, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the webinar.
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Last Week: National Volunteer Appreciation Week
In honor of National Volunteer Appreciation Week, NORC invited Ombudsman programs to publicly recognize their volunteers by sending in brief messages of appreciation for their service. NORC shared messages, pictures, and stories on its website and featured one submission each day last week via social media. Read stories from New York, Maryland, Idaho, Ohio, Minnesota, and Washington on the NORC website here.
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Spotlight on Resources
The Consumer Voice and the National Ombudsman Resource Center (NORC) have a multitude of resources available online covering a wide range of long-term care topics. Visit the Consumer Voice website and the NORC website to explore all the available resources. Take a look at this week's highlighted resource:
10 Things LTC Ombudsmen Can Do to Protect Long-Term Care Consumers: Preventing, Detecting and Reporting Financial Exploitation - This fact sheet from NORC offers tips and action steps to help LTCO protect long-term care consumers from financial exploitation.
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In this Issue
Justice in Aging Webinar on Elder Financial Abuse and Medicaid Denials
It's Older Americans Month!
NASMHPD Webinar on Building Relationships Between Mental Health and Aging Services
Materials Available from Recent NORC Webinars on LTCOP Rule
NCOA Webinar: A Spolight on Older Adults and Behavioral Health
Last Week: National Appreciation Volunteer Week
Spotlight on Resources
Combined Federal Campaign
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Calendar of Events
May: Older Americans Month
Wednesday, May 10: Building Relationships Between Mental Health and Aging Services, 2:00pm ET, Webinar from National Association of State Mental Health Program Directors
Wednesday, May 17: Elder Financial Abuse and Medicaid Denials, 2:00pm ET, Webinar from Justice in Aging
Thursday, May 18: A Spotlight on Older Adults and Behavioral Health, 2:00pm ET, Webinar from National Council on Aging
Wednesday, May 31: LTCOP Volunteer Management: Model Materials and Sharing of Best Practices, 3:00pm ET, NORC Webinar
November 5-8, 2017: Consumer Voice 41st Annual Conference, Arlington, VA
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