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Policy and Advocacy
	ASA’s professional education and training services and programs use 10 main topics to structure our knowledge offerings; these ten topics form the basis for the subject-matter organization of our annual conference and webinars, and of our web site. You can most quickly locate articles and other resources relating to these specific topics by selecting one from the main Education or side navigation menus. This is the starting page for topics related to Policy and Advocacy which covers such areas as Advocacy Initiatives; Elder Rights; Healthcare Reform; Livable Communities/Environments; Medicare; Older Americans Act; Politics and Aging; and Social Security.
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How Does the Affordable Care Act Affect Home and Community-Based Services?

By Kathleen Wilber

The Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act (ACA) is often recognized for its effect on traditional healthcare. When people think about the ACA and long-term services and supports (LTSS), they often think about the Community Living Assistance Services and Supports (CLASS) program, a voluntary insurance system that would have provided cash benefits for LTSS. Unfortunately, CLASS was rescinded because of financial viability concerns.

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Generations Going Green: Intergenerational Programs Connecting Young and Old to Improve Our Environment

By Sheri Y. Steinig and Donna M. Butts

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Eco-Elders: Legacy and Environmental Advocacy

By H. R. Moody

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National Crime Victims’ Rights Week

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This week (April 21-27, 2013) is National Crime Victims’ Rights Week (NCVRW). NCVRW, organized by The National Center for Victims of Crime, in partnership with the Office for Victims of Crime (OVC), Office of Justice Programs, U.S. Department of Justice, gives us an opportunity to pay special attention to victims of crime, including elders. With a theme of “New Challenges. New Solutions,” one focus of National Crime Victims’ Rights Week is elder financial abuse.

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Call for Abstracts: Aging…from Cells to Society

Event Date:

04.30.2013 (All day)

Time Zone:

(GMT-05:00) Eastern Time

Event Link

Event URL:

http://www.cagacg.ca/CAG2013

Short Description:

Deadline for submitting abstracts for Canadian Association on Gerontology

Full Description:

Call for Abstracts: Aging…from Cells to Society

Extended Deadline: April 30, 2013!

42nd Annual Scientific and Educational Meeting
Canadian Association on Gerontology

October 17–19, 2013, Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada

The deadline to submit abstracts for CAG2013 has been extended to April 30, 2013!

We know that busy workloads prevent many us from working on our submissions until the deadline looms. We understand, and so we have extended the deadline for submission of abstracts for oral, poster, symposium and workshop presentations to April 30, 2013.

Don't delay—submit your abstract before the FINAL deadline of April 30, 2013 (really, there won't be another extension!). You don't want to miss being a part of CAG2013!

Abstracts are welcomed from all disciplines and all interests in aging, including research, practice, policy and related work. International submissions are encouraged. We are also pleased to offer a Student Poster Competition and travel assistance grants. CAG2013 features exciting and stimulating keynote speakers; oral, paper, poster and symposium sessions; and interactive pre-conference and conference workshops. There is also an exhibit hall and numerous networking opportunities. All of this is set against the beautiful backdrop of Halifax, Nova Scotia, with the charm and hospitality of Canada’s East Coast.

For more information on CAG2013 and to view programs and presentations from our previous meetings, please visit http://www.cagacg.ca/CAG2013. CAG2013 is hosted by the Division of Geriatric Medicine, Dalhousie University.

Medicare Comes Up Short on Cultural Competencies

For the more than 5 million older adults whose primary language is not English, language barriers can create huge obstacles to getting the healthcare they need. Explaining where they hurt, understanding a doctor’s questions and knowing how to take medications can be major challenges for elders with limited English proficiency (LEP). Elders who must rely solely on friends or family members (s...

The ACA Proffers Panacea for Health Disparities

President Obama’s re-election and the decision of the Supreme Court confirmed that the Affordable Care Act (ACA) is law. State and federal health insurance exchanges and the expansion of Medicaid to poor adults can proceed, and more than 30 million people without health insurance can access affordable comprehensive coverage in 2014—if all states participate.

Quick Question: Is having a global perspective on aging important?

Last week we asked if having a global perspective on aging is important to you and for the work you do. While some replied that they had to focus on local concerns and funding issues, many commented that being informed about global aging issues enhanced their work.

It is important to have this information because this is such a big issue with so many changes coming, it is good to see how other countries are handling the changes.

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Webinar- Understanding the Scams Seniors Face

Event Date:

08.14.2013 10:00 AM - 11:00 AM

Time Zone:

(GMT-08:00) Pacific Time

Event Link

Event URL:

http://asaging.org/august-14-or-21-2013

Link to Registration:

http://members.asaging.org/members_online/registration/register.asp?mt=W...

Short Description:

Part of the Family Caregiver Support Series, sponsored by Home Instead Senior Care

Full Description:

The annual financial loss by victims of elder financial abuse is estimated to be at least $2.9 billion dollars. If you are worried an older adult you know will become a victim of a senior scam, this webinar will offer plenty of advice on how to protect a senior loved one. The “how’s” and “why’s” of senior scams will be examined, as well as the top scams to watch out for. Real-world advice on preventing and reporting scams against older adults will also be offered.