American Society on Aging

My Health Priorities: Provider Training
2025-10-16 - 2026-10-15
Available On Demand (October 18, 2025–October 15, 2026)
Price:
ASA Member Rate: $35*
Non-member Rate: $45*
Certificates & Credits:
Continuing Education credits are not available for this course. We will offer a Certificate of Attendance.
A yearly ASA membership is $275 for individuals and $100 for retired professionals & students. ASA also offers Organizational Membership. Learn more about membership here.
*This course is non-refundable.
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Description:
Do the older adults you support need help identifying what matters most to them? Do they need assistance communicating their needs and concerns to healthcare providers? This course will introduce an online resource called My Health Priorities (MyHP), which helps older adults identify what matters most to them regarding health, life goals and care preferences.
MyHP supports the nationwide effort of Age-Friendly Health Systems and the 4 Ms (what matters most, mentation, medications, mobility) to ensure care is more responsive to older adult needs. This course will demonstrate the value MyHP offers to elders, review questions asked in MyHP, and discuss ways in which it can be used by healthcare providers, social workers, service coordinators, and others who touch the lives of older adults. Case studies will be used to highlight how MyHP can improve healthcare and social services delivery, as well as older adult physical and mental health and quality of life.
Learning Objectives:

Attendees will understand the common barriers patients face when communicating with healthcare providers and how to address them.
Attendees will develop skills to better assess patient needs and wishes.
Attendees will be equipped to incorporate the MyHP program into their services.

On Aging Institute Faculty:
Claire Davenport, MD, is a geriatrician and internist with national leadership experience in Patient Priorities Care (PPC) implementation. She has led PPC training and integration efforts in value-based primary care and PACE, supporting interdisciplinary teams in aligning care with what matters most. Her work focuses on practical tools, mentorship, and system redesign to make person-driven care sustainable and measurable.
Who should attend this session:

Older Adults and Care Partners
Geriatric care managers
Social workers
Healthcare advocates
Healthcare providers
Case managers
Senior living staff
Homecare organizations
Aging services professionals
Patient navigators

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This course is made possible in part by the generous support of Next50.

Building a Culture of Inclusion and Care: From Digital Accessibility to Organizational Change
2025-10-23 - 2026-10-23
Available On Demand (October 25, 2025–October 23, 2026)
Price:
ASA Member Rate: $35*
Non-member Rate: $45*
Certificates & Credits:
Continuing Education credits are not available for this course. We will offer a Certificate of Attendance.
A yearly ASA membership is $275 for individuals and $100 for retired professionals & students. ASA also offers Organizational Membership. Learn more about membership here.
*This course is non-refundable.
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Description:
This course invites nonprofit and aging services professionals to rethink digital accessibility, not as a checklist, but as a reflection of values. The presentation explores how accessibility intersects with organizational culture, leadership and justice—and offers clear, actionable strategies for integrating accessibility into everyday workflows, budgets and team roles.

Key Takeaways:

Understand digital accessibility as a form of inclusion, not just compliance
Learn how aging and disability inform design and engagement practices
Explore how leadership and culture shape access outcomes
Discover small, meaningful shifts that build long-term accessibility capacity

Learning Objectives:

Identify common barriers that make websites and online content inaccessible to older adults and people with disabilities.
Apply practical strategies to improve digital accessibility in your organization’s online spaces.
Understand how accessibility intersects with leadership, organizational culture, and social justice. .

On Aging Institute Faculty:
Betsy Dorsett (she/they) is a nonprofit communications consultant and digital accessibility educator and advocate. A DHS Certified Trusted Tester, Betsy has experience supporting organizations focused on disability and aging. She leads accessibility workshops and consults on inclusive digital strategy, and organizes digital accessibility and inclusive design meetups in Western North Carolina.

Who should attend this session:

Nonprofit professionals working with older adults or people with disabilities
Aging services providers and administrators
Communications and digital content managers
Organizational leaders and decision-makers committed to advancing equity and inclusion

Accessibility:

An American Sign Language (ASL) Interpreter will be provided for this course.
A full transcript will be available after the live event.
ASA will share a handout of key takeaways and other materials related to this course after the live event.
Please reach out to institute@asaging.org to share how ASA can support your accessibility needs.

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This course is made possible in part by the generous support of Next50.

Economics of Caregiving: Understanding Costs, Inequities and Solutions
2025-11-06 - 2026-11-05
Available On Demand (November 7, 2025–November 5, 2026)
Price:
ASA Member Rate: $35*
Non-member Rate: $45*
Certificates & Credits:
Continuing Education credits are not available for this course. We will offer a Certificate of Attendance.
A yearly ASA membership is $275 for individuals and $100 for retired professionals & students. ASA also offers Organizational Membership. Learn more about membership here.
*This course is non-refundable.
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Description:
Caregiving is the foundation of our society—yet its full value and burden often remain hidden. This course takes an in-depth look at the economic (financial and otherwise) realities of caregiving, who provides it, and who benefits. We’ll begin with a broad overview of the latest data and research, then dig into the four caregiving categories—paid, unpaid, formal and informal—to understand where costs and responsibilities fall. From there, we’ll examine how gender, family roles, cultural norms, geography and health conditions shape these dynamics and drive inequities. Finally, we’ll explore policy strategies and practical interventions to reduce disparities and ensure caregivers receive the recognition and support they deserve. Join us for a thought-provoking conversation that blends data, dialogue, lived experiences and actionable solutions.
Learning Objectives:

Attendees will understand the economic realities of caregiving, drawing on current data and research.
Attendees will analyze caregiving across paid, unpaid, formal and informal categories, and the distribution of costs and responsibilities.
Attendees will examine how gender, cultural norms, geography and health conditions shape caregiving dynamics and inequities.
Attendees will identify policy and practice strategies to reduce disparities and strengthen support for caregivers.

On Aging Institute Faculty:
Mónika López Anuarbe, PhD, is a professor of Economics at Connecticut College. She specializes in the economics of aging and caregiving, health disparities and equity, brain health and Alzheimer’s disease, generational wealth and access to healthcare. López Anuarbe has received research grants and awards from the National Institutes of Health, National Institute on Aging, National Institute on Minority Health and Health Disparities, and the Resource Center for Minority Aging Research, among others. In 2024, she was featured by the American Society of Hispanic Economists during Hispanic Heritage Month, and won the King Teaching Award, granted by Connecticut College to the top professor of the year.
Who should attend this session:

Policymakers, advocates and nonprofit leaders interested in caregiving and family support policies.
Health and social service professionals who work with caregivers or care recipients.
Researchers, analysts and students studying aging, health economics or social policy.
Employers, HR professionals and organizational leaders seeking to understand and support caregiving employees.
Anyone interested in understanding the social and economic impact of caregiving and exploring strategies to reduce inequities.

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This course is made possible in part by the generous support of Next50.

SAGECare: Alzheimer’s and other Dementia Training
2025-12-10 - 2026-12-09
Available On Demand (December 10, 2025–December 9, 2026)
Format:
On Demand Course
Price:
ASA Member Rate: $35*
Non-member Rate: $45*
Certificates & Credits:
Continuing Education credits are not available for this course. SAGECare will offer a Certificate of Completion once all modules are completed.
A yearly ASA membership is $275 for individuals and $100 for retired professionals & students. ASA also offers Organizational Membership. Learn more about membership here.
*This course is non-refundable.
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This course is presented in partnership with SAGECare.

Description:
During this presentation, participants will focus on three key areas. First, information that providers can use to make sure their services are welcoming to LGBTQ+ people with dementia. Second, how to support caregivers who identify as LGBTQ+—these may be partners of people with dementia, or they may be the adult children or friends of people with dementia. Finally, we will look at ways providers can help advocate for LGBTQ+ people with dementia, including working in your local communities to help reach LGBTQ+ people and ensure you can connect them to affirming services.
Learning Objectives:

Identify key practices and environmental factors that make dementia care services welcoming and affirming for LGBTQ+ individuals.
Describe strategies to effectively support caregivers who identify as LGBTQ+, including partners, adult children and friends of people living with dementia.
Demonstrate ways providers can advocate for and connect LGBTQ+ people with dementia to affirming resources and community supports.

Who should attend this session:

Aging services providers and dementia care specialists
Social workers, case managers and care coordinators
Long-term care and home-care staff
LGBTQ+ community advocates and service providers
Healthcare professionals, including nurses, therapists and physicians
Program directors, administrators and policy professionals working in aging or community services

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This course is made possible in part by the generous support of Next50.
