Senior Companions and Foster Grandparents
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Wednesday, April 24
This presentation will highlight how senior companion and foster grandparent programs can improve lives, strengthen communities, and foster civic engagement.
Objectives:
- Explain how a senior companion program benefits homebound elders and the volunteers who assist them
- Discuss how a foster grandparent program enhances the emotional and social well-being of volunteers and the children they serve
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Please note your
location's call-in time:
8 a.m. Hawaii
10 a.m. Alaska
11 a.m. Pacific
12 p.m. Mountain
1 p.m. Central
2 p.m. Eastern
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Have questions for our presenter? Let us know before the webinar by emailing ltssinfo@kauffmaninc.com.
Register now.
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Presenter
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Annette Quam
Senior Volunteer Coordinator
Pueblo of Zuni
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Recommendations for family caregivers
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A nurse practitioner with expertise in elder care has published an article offering recommendations for family caregivers, based on her own experience as an unpaid caregiver for two aging parents. Some of those recommendations include:
- Encouraging elders to engage in advance care planning while they are still able to make informed decisions
- Accepting offers of help from family, friends, and neighbors
- Setting aside time for daily self-care, even if it brings just a few moments of peace and joy
To learn more about culturally appropriate advance care planning, visit the online LTSS TA Center and watch a webinar titled My Advance Care Plan & Guide for Native Americans and Other Resources.
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Nutrition programs for elders
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Applications due: May 6
Learn more about the nutrition programs funding opportunity
The Administration for Community Living is offering funds to support projects that will enhance the quality and effectiveness of nutrition programs for elders who are aging in place.
One cooperative agreement will be awarded. Tribes and tribal organizations are encouraged to apply.
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Virtual talking circles on IDDs and brain health
April 23, from 3–4:30 p.m. Eastern
May 7, from 3–4:30 p.m. Eastern
Register for a virtual talking circle
The International Association for Indigenous Aging and the University of Illinois at Chicago, HealthMatters Program, will hold virtual talking circles to learn more about Native people’s experiences with:
- Intellectual and developmental disabilities (IDDs)
- Brain health
- Alzheimer’s disease and related dementias
Community members are encouraged to attend.
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Symposium on the mental health of elders
May 2, from 10 a.m.–5 p.m. Eastern
Register for the symposium
Join the National Council on Aging for this year’s Older Adult Mental Health Awareness Day Symposium.
The virtual event will highlight resources and case studies to help attendees better address issues surrounding mental health and substance use disorders in adults ages 50 and older.
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Age+Action Conference
May 6–8, in Arlington, Virginia
Register for Age+Action
Hosted by the National Council on Aging, the Age+Action Conference is intended for professionals who serve elders. Session categories include:
- Diverse populations
- Healthy living
- Public policy, advocacy, and research
- Senior centers
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NIHB National Tribal Health Conference
May 20–23, in Rapid City, South Dakota
Register for the NIHB conference
“Tribal Health Equity on Our Terms” is the theme of this year’s National Tribal Health Conference, which is hosted by the National Indian Health Board (NIHB). Attendees will have opportunities to attend workshops on topics such as:
- Medicaid reimbursement for home- and community-based services
- Indigenous perspectives on disability
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49th Annual USAging Conference and Tradeshow
July 8–11, in Tampa, Florida
Register for the USAging event
Make plans now to attend this summer’s USAging Conference and Tradeshow. Sessions will cover areas such as:
- Best practices in healthy aging
- Elder justice
- Title VI Native American aging programs
Discounted registration is available through May 10.
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Send us your news
Do you have news to share about LTSS in Indian Country? Send it to ltssinfo@kauffmaninc.com for possible inclusion in an upcoming newsletter. Contact us with other comments or feedback, too.
About the newsletter
American Indian/Alaska Native Long-Term Services and Supports Solutions is published monthly by the CMS Division of Tribal Affairs to share information, funding opportunities, and resources with LTSS planners, tribal leaders, and supporters.
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