Stay tuned for the January LTSS webinar
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We hope you are enjoying the LTSS webinars, which provide experts from the field opportunities to share information on long-term services and supports for elders and people with disabilities.
Please stay tuned for details regarding the next LTSS webinar. In the meantime, check out last January’s LTSS webinar, such as Robotics in Aging.
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Differences between palliative care and hospice care
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Deciding whether a seriously ill person should receive palliative care or hospice care often falls to that person’s primary caregiver. However, many caregivers may not be familiar with either type of care.
To help caregivers become better informed, the National Institute on Aging’s (NIA) Myths About Palliative and Hospice Care infographic (PDF, 241 KB, 1 p):
- Explains how palliative care and hospice care differ
- Addresses myths about each type of care
For more information, visit NIA’s web page, What Are Palliative Care and Hospice Care?
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RAISE transportation discretionary grants
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Applications due: January 30, 2025 Learn more about the RAISE funding opportunity
The U.S. Department of Transportation is offering Rebuilding American Infrastructure with Sustainability and Equity (RAISE) grants for freight and passenger transportation infrastructure projects. Tribes are encouraged to propose capital or planning projects that prioritize:
- Safety
- Environmental sustainability
- Quality of life
- Mobility and community connectivity
- Economic competitiveness and opportunity
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Webinar on addressing social isolation and loneliness
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January 15, 2025, at 1 p.m. Eastern Register for the webinar on social isolation and loneliness
Join the American Society on Aging for a webinar on helping elders overcome loneliness and find joy, especially around holidays, anniversaries, and personal milestones. The webinar will cover strategies to promote:
- Development of social support networks
- Engagement in meaningful activities
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Webinar about telehealth for elders
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January 29, 2025, at 2 p.m. Eastern Register for the webinar about telehealth
Attend a webinar focused on key developments and best practices for delivering telehealth services that align with the needs and preferences of elders and their caregivers.
Hosted by the National Center for Equitable Care for Elders at Harvard University, the webinar will review principles and guidelines for making sure services are equitable, accessible, person-centered, and coordinated.
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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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