LTSS Newsletter—August 2023

Stay tuned for the September 2023 LTSS webinar

Request for stories about memory loss

The International Association for Indigenous Aging (IA²) invites elders and caregivers to submit stories, photos, or videos about memory loss.

IA² is interested in submissions that focus on the overall experience of memory loss or highlight taboos and misconceptions surrounding memory loss and dementia in Native communities.

People who share their perspective with IA² by August 31 may be eligible to receive a $30 gift card.

Healthy Brain Initiative Road Map

The Healthy Brain Initiative Road Map, State and Local Roadmap for Public Health, 2023–2027 (PDF, 21 MB, 80 pp) is now available online.

The updated road map:

• Integrates brain health and caregiving into state and local public health practice
• Addresses social determinants of health that impact brain health

Recently, CDC and the Alzheimer’s Association requested input from tribal organizations to help update the Healthy Brain Initiative’s Road Map for Indian Country. Interested tribal organizations are invited to complete a brief survey online.

National Immunization Awareness Month

August is National Immunization Awareness Month, an ideal time for caregivers and LTSS providers to check and see if their vaccinations are up to date.

Regardless of care setting, elders are at high risk for serious illness due to complications from influenza and COVID-19.

Help keep elders healthy by urging all caregivers and LTSS providers to talk with a health care professional about which vaccines are right for them. Also, download and share list of vaccinations for adults (PDF, 179 KB, 1 p).

Stay tuned for the September LTSS webinar

Preventing burnout and enhancing resilience

Veterans housing rehabilitation and modification

Deadline: August 31
Learn more about the Veterans housing rehabilitation/modification funding opportunity

U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) grants are available to help nonprofit organizations rehabilitate and modify the primary residence of Veterans who are low-income and have disabilities.

HUD expects to award six grants of up to $1 million each.

Webinar on National AAA Survey findings

August 23 at 1 p.m. Eastern

Register for the webinar on National AAA Survey findings

USAging will host a webinar to review findings from the latest National Area Agency on Aging (AAA) Survey. The webinar will:

• Discuss trends that have emerged since the previous National AAA Survey
• Explain how AAA programs and services have adapted in response to evolving needs and challenges
• Introduce new tools and resources that AAAs can use to promote their work and advocate for funding

Webinar on ethics of elder care

August 23 at 1 p.m. Eastern

Register for the webinar on ethics of elder care

The American Society on Aging will hold a webinar on ethical considerations surrounding autonomy, informed consent, and mental capacity.

The webinar is intended to help attendees recognize biases that could impact their ability to provide elders with person-centered care.

Webinar on physical activity and social engagement

August 24 at 1 p.m. Eastern

Register for the webinar on physical activity and social engagement

Plan to attend a webinar on using physical activity to promote and encourage social engagement among elders.

Hosted by engAGED: The National Resource Center for Engaging Older Adults, the webinar will feature presenters from:

• YMCA of the USA
• National Council on Aging
• National Recreation and Park Association