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Archive June 2018

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Tell us About Your Health Care Partnerships!

n4a’s Aging and Disability Business Institute recently launched its second request for information to better understand contracting relationships between community-based organizations and health care entities. Complete the survey by Monday, July 2 to be entered into a drawing for a registration (up to $700) to attend a conference of your choice.

 

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Apply for Trauma-Informed Care Funding Opportunity

The Jewish Federations of North America's (JFNA) Center for Advancing Holocaust Survivor Care recently released an RFP to expand person-centered, trauma-informed services for Holocaust survivors throughout the United States. Applicants must complete an Intent to Apply form by July 16 to submit an application.

 

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Lawmakers Preserve Last Year's Increases for OAA and Other Aging Programs

While we don’t have full details on final funding levels proposed for OAA and other critical aging programs, it appears that lawmakers held funding steady at FY 2018 levels in FY 2019. n4a will release specifics when we can confirm them, but we are likely not looking at any cuts to federal aging funding for next year, which is good news in this environment.

 

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How to Build a Business Case for CBO Services

A new resource guide from n4a's Aging and Disability Business Institute offers an overview of the new opportunities community-based organizations can use to further their missions by partnering with managed care organizations (MCO), health systems and other payers to address the social determinants of health affecting their clients, particularly older adults and people with disabilities.

 

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Strut Your Stuff: n4a Members Leading the Community

Throughout the month of June, we've been highlighting some of the top posts from our Strut Your Stuff social media campaign that illustrate the diversity of services and community activities led by members of the Aging Network. In this week's Strut Your Stuff feature, we focus on community leadership! Learn about the initiatives, partnerships and special events that position n4a members as community leaders and influencers.

 

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New Business Institute Blog Showcases a Virginia AAA's Innovative VD-HCBS Program

A new blog post from n4a's Aging and Disability Business Institute, written by Melissa Blake, Director of the Bay Aging Veteran Directed Home and Community Based Services (VD-HCBS) program, describes a VD-HCBS program that helps disabled veterans continue to live independently in their own homes.

 

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Tell Your Members of Congress to Support MFP!

On June 22, n4a and other national aging and disability advocacy organizations are participating in a nationwide call-in and social media day to encourage Congress to support Money Follows the Person reauthorization.

 

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Online Course on Helping Older Adults Prepare for Transportation Independence

Don't miss this free online course from the National Aging and Disability Transportation Center, which is co-administered by n4a and Easterseals. The course, Driver Safety and Transition: Understanding Shared Interests, Challenges and Opportunities for Collaboration in Supporting Transportation, will run from June 8 to July 6. Registration closes TODAY.

 

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Resources You Can Use to Educate Your Community About Elder Abuse

Learn how you can join aging advocates across the world to educate your community about the variety of resources available to identify, address and prevent elder abuse.

 

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FY 2019 OAA Funding Bill Clears First Step in House

This morning, in a party-line vote, the House appropriations subcommittee that has jurisdiction over Older Americans Act and other critical aging programs approved a measure that would largely fund these programs at current levels.

 

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