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October 16, 2018
NIFA Listens: An
Initiative to Seeking Stakeholder Input - Help us spread the word that
NIFA is requesting stakeholder input related to the challenges, priorities and
needed breakthroughs in food and agricultural sciences through the “NIFA
Listens: Investing in Science to Transform Lives,” initiative. Four in-person listening sessions,
in combination with an online stakeholder input form, will offer stakeholders opportunities to provide
feedback to the following questions:
- What is the greatest
challenge that should be addressed through NIFA’s research, education, and
extension programs?
- In your field, what
is the most-needed breakthrough in science/technology that would advance your
agricultural enterprise?
- What is your top
priority in food and agricultural research, extension, or education that NIFA
should address?
We have created a website
filled with all the resources for stakeholders to learn about and participate
in this effort, including the Federal Register Notice, Press Release and a Fact
Sheet. Please encourage your networks to participate by developing thoughtful
answers to our questions, providing those through our stakeholder input form,
or by participating in person.
NIFA Grant Opportunities. Check out the funding opportunities available through NIFA. The listing is a complete listing of grant opportunities that are available in 2018. Some deadlines may have passed. If you see an opportunity you're interested in learning more about, call or email the program contact to learn more.
Caregiving.com's National
Caregiving Conference | Chicago, IL and ONLINE | Nov. 8-11, 2018
Aging
in America Conference.
American Society on Aging. New
Orleans, LA | April 15-18, 2019
20th Global
Intergenerational Conference. Generations
United and Bridge Meadows. Portland,
OR | June 12-14, 2019
Caregivers are superheroes.
Managing medications. Getting to doctor appointments. Balancing work and home.
How can family caregivers handle it all? Even superheroes need tools!
Thankfully, new caregiving tools can help lighten the load. Each year, Caregiver Action Network (CAN) sets the theme
for November's National Family Caregivers Month. CAN recently announced that
this year's theme will be "Supercharge Your Caregiving."
For a downloadable version of this year's theme, click here. For more information
on National Family Caregivers Month, click here.
Taking Steps to Prevent Falls as We Age. One in four adults aged 65
or older falls each year, often in or near their homes. While many falls are
minor, an older adult dies from complications from a fall every 19 minutes.
Falls are so common that if you are a caregiver of an older family members, I
am sure you can relate to this issue. The Administration for Community Living (ACL) is working with partners and people across the nation to
realize our goal of making community living possible for everyone. ACL
funds the National Falls Prevention Resource Center, which is leading the way in helping our
nation’s older adults prevent falls. The National Falls Prevention Resource
Center has developed excellent tools and resources for older adults, service
providers, and caregivers who are looking to do more to prevent a fall. Check
out this excellent webpage for tips, advice, and a great video- Preventing Falls: Tips for Older Adults and Caregivers
Identifying Challenges for Elderly Renters. The number of elderly
renters in the U.S. is expected to double to 12 million in 2030 as retirees
remain in their homes, a trend that can yield substantial savings but also
presents challenges. North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University
(NC A&T) researchers studied the obstacles faced by low-income elderly
renters who are aging-in-place and found that these seniors often struggle with
unaffordable housing, unsupportive home environments, and a lack of formal and
informal resources. Identifying these challenges will help local, state
and federal agencies develop practical strategies to support aging-in-place
renters. Read more about
this NC A&T research project.
Rural Health and Safety Education: Combating Opioids Webinar Series. The
Rural Health and Safety Education webinar series "Combating Opioids"
is hosted by Purdue University Extension and the NCRCRD as part of a USDA/NIFA
grant.* To join any of the webinars, click here ; log in as a "Guest" (type your first and last name) and "enter
room".
Strengthening
Health and Farm & Ranch Vitality: Tools You Can Use Webinar |
October 24, 2018 | 1:00
PM – 2:30 PM EST | Health, access to care and health insurance affect the
vitality of agricultural enterprises and farm and ranch families, according to
results from a national research project funded by the USDA. The webinar is
designed for Extension, agricultural advisers, tax, loan, health insurance and
health professionals as well as farm operators.
The webinar will provide an overview of USDA and other research findings. It
will introduce some practical tools educators and advisers can use to help
farmers and ranchers make informed decisions for their health and farm
vitality.
Click here to register.
Proposals are now Due for Bridging the Generations. Submit your proposal to present at Generations United's 20th Global Intergenerational Conference. Focus areas include intergenerational community building; grandfamilies and kinship care; shared sites and spaces; and intergenerational workforce. Submissions are due by October 31, 2018.
Pension Lump-Sum Payouts and Your Retirement Security. The
Office of Financial Protection for Older Americans (OA) of The
Office of Financial Protection for Older Americans (OA) offers financial
education and fraud prevention resources for free to consumers and
intermediaries. You can download the materials and print them yourself or order
single or bulk copies of many of our educational materials. This
week’s highlight: Pension Lump-Sum Payouts and Your Retirement Security – a
guide to help you consider things to know and do if you have the option of
taking out a lump-sum payout on your pension.
- Order free single copies
- Order free bulk copies
- Download your copy now
No More Excuses! Overcome Exercise Barriers. Caregivers have a lot on their to-do list. Don't let exercise slip to the bottom - or off the list entirely! So many things can get in the way of being active. Get tips on how you can overcome exercise barriers and stop making excuses. Share this infographic and help spread the word about overcoming exercise barriers.
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