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SUMMARY:Room-by-Room Home Safety: Practical Tips to Age in Place
DESCRIPTION:Available on demand March 6–May 3\, 2026 \nRegister Now \nIncludes one complimentary Continuing Education (CE) credit. \nContinuing Education Credits:\n\nCalifornia Board of Registered Nursing\nCalifornia Professional Fiduciaries Bureau\nNational Academy of Certified Care Managers\nNational Commission for Health Education Credentialing\nNational Council of Certified Dementia Practitioners\nSociety of Certified Senior Advisors\n\n  \nOur homes should be a place of comfort and security\, especially as we age. Yet\, many common household features can become safety hazards over time. In this interactive webinar\, we’ll take a virtual walk through the home\, room by room\, identifying risks and offering practical modifications that enhance safety\, independence and peace of mind. \nFrom preventing falls in the bathroom to improving lighting in hallways and organizing kitchens for easier access\, this session is packed with actionable tips you can implement immediately. Whether you’re an older adult\, a caregiver\, or a professional supporting someone who wants to age in place\, this webinar will equip you with knowledge to create a safer living environment. \n  \nParticipants in this webinar will be able to:\n\nIdentify common safety hazards in different areas of the home\, including the bathroom\, kitchen\, bedroom and more.\nLearn about practical home modifications and assistive devices that support aging in place.\nUnderstand how simple design changes can prevent injuries and promote independence.\nGain confidence in assessing a home for safety risks and planning proactive solutions.\n\n  \nPresenter:\nLakelyn Eichenberger\, PhD\, is a gerontologist and caregiving advocate at Home Instead\, an Honor Company. She began her career working with older adults and Care Professionals at the Omaha Home Instead franchise office and now educates professionals\, families and communities on aging challenges and resources. She is a regular contributor to media outlets including ForbesHealth\, Newsweek\, and hosts Caregiver Chats\, a podcast focused on providing support and resources to family caregivers. She serves on numerous boards including the National Alliance for Caregiving\, Mosaic\, and is a member of the Alzheimer’s Association’s Dementia Care Provider Roundtable. \n  \n  \n  \nAccessibility:\nClosed captions are available for live and on-demand courses within specific browsers. Click here to see how to access and turn on the browser setting. If you still need to request speech-to-text captioning during this event\, please contact us at least 5 business days prior to the live webinar so we may accommodate your needs. \nRegister Now
URL:https://asaging.org/event/room-by-room-home-safety-practical-tips-to-age-in-place/
CATEGORIES:On Demand Webinar
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SUMMARY:Promoting Older Adults' Wellness and Resilience
DESCRIPTION:Available on demand Mar. 13–May 10\, 2026 \nRegister Now \nIncludes one complimentary Continuing Education (CE) credit. \nContinuing Education Credits:\n\nCalifornia Board of Registered Nursing\nCalifornia Professional Fiduciaries Bureau\nNational Academy of Certified Care Managers\nNational Commission for Health Education Credentialing\nNational Council of Certified Dementia Practitioners\nNew York State Education Department\nSociety of Certified Senior Advisors\n\n  \nFor older adults\, wellness is multifaceted and rooted in healthy views about the aging process. However\, societal ageism and narrow depictions of wellness that focus only on physical health interfere with the pursuit of holistic wellness as people age. In this thought-provoking presentation\, participants will examine the role of ageism and other barriers to wellness and explore an eight-dimensional framework for whole-person wellness that has been applied with older adults across the country. \n  \nParticipants in this webinar will be able to:\n\nDescribe the relationship between ageism and older adults’ pursuit of wellness.\nAnalyze a multidimensional framework for wellness in older adulthood.\nDevelop two strategies for reducing ageism and promoting whole-person wellness in one’s current professional role.\n\n  \nPresenter:\nMatthew Fullen PhD\, LPCC (OH)\, is an associate professor at Virginia Tech. His research\, teaching\, and advocacy focus on the mental health needs of older adults\, with an emphasis on improving Medicare mental health policy and developing programs to enhance resilience and wellness and prevent suicide among older adults. Dr. Fullen has collaborated on more than $6 million in research grant funding to develop programs supporting older adults’ mental health. \n  \n  \n  \nAccessibility:\nClosed captions are available for live and on-demand courses within specific browsers. Click here to see how to access and turn on the browser setting. If you still need to request speech-to-text captioning during this event\, please contact us at least 5 business days prior to the live webinar so we may accommodate your needs. \nRegister Now
URL:https://asaging.org/event/promoting-older-adults-wellness-and-resilience/
CATEGORIES:On Demand Webinar
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260408
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260608
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SUMMARY:Bridging Aging and Disability: Strategies for Aging Well
DESCRIPTION:Available on demand Apr. 9–June 7\, 2026 \nRegister Now \nIncludes one complimentary Continuing Education (CE) credit. \nContinuing Education Credits:\n\nCalifornia Board of Registered Nursing\nCalifornia Professional Fiduciaries Bureau\nNational Academy of Certified Care Managers\nNational Commission for Health Education Credentialing\nNational Council of Certified Dementia Practitioners\nNew York State Education Department\nSociety of Certified Senior Advisors\n\n  \nThis engaging session explores how adults with intellectual-developmental disabilities (IDD)\, and physical disabilities (PD) can age well. We’ll examine age-related health needs\, social and environmental factors\, and practical strategies to support this population. Learn how to reduce health disparities\, promote wellness\, and implement effective services and interventions. Discover innovative policies and practices that connect the fields of aging and disability—creating a stronger framework for healthy aging. \n  \nParticipants in this webinar will be able to:\n\nIdentify demographic trends affecting adults aging with IDD and PD.\nExplain age-related changes in health and socio-environmental aspects for adults aging with IDD and PD\nApply innovative models for supporting adults aging with IDD and PD\, and their families.\nDescribe ways to bridge aging and disabilities.\n\n  \nPresenter:\nTamar Heller\, PhD\, is a distinguished professor in Disability and Human Development (DHD) and director of the Institute on Disability and Human Development at the University of Illinois Chicago. She is a Co-Principal Investigator of the Rehabilitation Research and Training Center (RRTC) on Family Support to Bridge Aging and Disabilities\, and previously directed the RRTC on Developmental Disabilities and Health and the RRTC on Family Support. \n  \n  \n  \nAccessibility:\nClosed captions are available for live and on-demand courses within specific browsers. Click here to see how to access and turn on the browser setting. If you still need to request speech-to-text captioning during this event\, please contact us at least 5 business days prior to the live webinar so we may accommodate your needs. \nRegister Now
URL:https://asaging.org/event/bridging-aging-and-disability-strategies-for-aging-well/
CATEGORIES:On Demand Webinar
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SUMMARY:Creating Belonging: Supporting Older Adults Across Cultures and Communities
DESCRIPTION:Available on demand May 8–July 5\, 2026 \nRegister Now \nIncludes one complimentary Continuing Education (CE) credit. \nContinuing Education Credits:\n\nCalifornia Board of Registered Nursing\nCalifornia Professional Fiduciaries Bureau\nNational Academy of Certified Care Managers\nNational Commission for Health Education Credentialing\nNational Council of Certified Dementia Practitioners\nSociety of Certified Senior Advisors\n\n  \nBelonging is a universal human need\, yet many older adults face isolation\, cultural disconnection\, or barriers to fully participating in their communities. For professionals working with diverse older populations\, creating a sense of belonging means recognizing unique cultural values\, traditions and perspectives\, and weaving them into the care experience. \nThis webinar will explore how to foster inclusion and belonging for older adults from varied cultural\, racial and ethnic backgrounds. Participants will learn practical ways to honor cultural identity\, reduce barriers to engagement\, and support community connections that promote dignity and well-being in later life. \n  \nParticipants in this webinar will be able to:\n\nDefine belonging in the context of aging and why it matters for health and quality of life.\nRecognize cultural differences and barriers that can affect older adults’ sense of connection and participation.\nApply practical strategies to foster cultural inclusion in care and community settings.\nSupport family and community connections that strengthen belonging and reduce isolation.\nPromote dignity and respect by honoring the traditions\, values and voices of older adults across cultures.\n\n  \nPresenters:\nLakelyn Eichenberger\, PhD\, is a gerontologist and caregiving advocate at Home Instead\, an Honor Company. She began her career working with older adults and Care Professionals at the Omaha Home Instead franchise office and now educates professionals\, families and communities on aging challenges and resources. She is a regular contributor to media outlets including ForbesHealth\, Newsweek\, and hosts Caregiver Chats\, a podcast focused on providing support and resources to family caregivers. She serves on numerous boards including the National Alliance for Caregiving\, Mosaic\, and is a member of the Alzheimer’s Association’s Dementia Care Provider Roundtable.\n  \n  \n \nGregorio Sanchez\, Jr.\, PhD\, is a Home Instead franchise owner\, a position catalyzed by his experience as a family caregiver and desire to provide the highest quality of care. Dr. Sanchez is a staunch advocate for “person-centered” care in the aging adult and developmentally disabled populations. He is a member of the Service Provider Action Committee for the Lanterman Regional Center; the Co-Chair for the California Chapter of the Home Care Association of America; an adult education advisor\, focused on enhancing home care aide training programs throughout the state. Dr. Sanchez is a preceptor for the USC Lenord Davis School of Gerontology graduate students interested in non-medical home care case management and holds an adjunct faculty position at Pasadena City College. \n  \n  \n  \nAccessibility:\nClosed captions are available for live and on-demand courses within specific browsers. Click here to see how to access and turn on the browser setting. If you still need to request speech-to-text captioning during this event\, please contact us at least 5 business days prior to the live webinar so we may accommodate your needs. \nRegister Now
URL:https://asaging.org/event/creating-belonging-supporting-older-adults-across-cultures-and-communities/
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260520
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SUMMARY:Trends in Home Care Funding
DESCRIPTION:Available on demand May 22–July 19\, 2026 \nRegister Now \nIncludes one complimentary Continuing Education (CE) credit. \nContinuing Education Credits:\n\nCalifornia Board of Registered Nursing\nCalifornia Professional Fiduciaries Bureau\nNational Academy of Certified Care Managers\nNational Commission for Health Education Credentialing\nNational Council of Certified Dementia Practitioners\nNew York State Education Department\nSociety of Certified Senior Advisors\n\n  \nNavigating home-care funding can be complex for families and the professionals who support them. This webinar provides an overview of key funding options\, including federal\, state\, veteran\, and private-pay models. Learn how the “stackability” of funds expands access to in-home care and respite services\, and how respite can be positioned as preventive clinical support. Attendees will leave better equipped to guide families toward funding pathways that promote independence\, caregiver stability\, and safety at home. \n  \nParticipants in this webinar will be able to:\n\nIdentify major home-care and caregiver funding models\, including Medicare’s GUIDE program\, U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs benefits\, and public and private pay options.\nExplain how multiple funding sources can be used concurrently to expand access to in-home care and respite services.\nReframe respite care as preventive clinical support by linking its use to health and patient safety.\n\n  \nPresenters:\nDoug Robertson is the senior director of Government Affairs at Right at Home. His work focuses on advocating for improvements in public policy and legislation related to home care for older adults and those with disabilities. He advises Right at Home locations on government-reimbursed care and current policies and regulations affecting the home-care industry. \n  \n  \n \n \n  \nLisa Thomsen\, RN\, BSN\, is a highly experienced registered nurse with more than 25 years in the healthcare industry. As a director and consultant for Right at Home\, she leverages her extensive nursing background to build strong relationships with healthcare providers and foster collaborative partnerships. Her hands-on experience in hospital and home health settings provides her with invaluable insights into the challenges faced by older adults\, families\, and healthcare providers\, making her a dedicated advocate for holistic and quality care for the aging population. \n  \n  \n  \nAccessibility:\nClosed captions are available for live and on-demand courses within specific browsers. Click here to see how to access and turn on the browser setting. If you still need to request speech-to-text captioning during this event\, please contact us at least 5 business days prior to the live webinar so we may accommodate your needs. \nRegister Now
URL:https://asaging.org/event/trends-in-home-care-funding/
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