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SUMMARY:The Role of the Black Church in Mental Health for Older Black Seniors
DESCRIPTION:Register Now \nDate: Wednesday\, July 23\, 2025\nStart time: 9 AM Pacific | 12 PM Eastern\nEnd time: 10 AM Pacific | 1 PM Eastern \nAccording to Nguyen (2018)\, historically\, Black congregants’ relationships with the Black church are an informal counseling resource for coping with racial discrimination and the daily stressors of living in America. The lack of utilization of clinical services for mental health symptoms within the Black church underscores the need for accessible interventions and mental health education for this population and the Black community in general (Hankerson et al.\, 2018). Community partners learning the problem and how to partner with Black churches can help older Black adults who are experiencing social isolation and physical or mental challenges. The participants will take a deep dive into the historical trauma of older Black adults and fear. \nPresenter:\nJohnola Morales\, DSW\, serves as chief of staff at the Council on Aging\, where her primary responsibility is to provide support and guidance to the agency’s programs\, which assist clients with their individual or family needs. She has an extensive background as a social worker\, with more than three decades’ experience in various areas such as foster care\, preventive services\, Adult Protective Services\, Child Protective Services\, long term care case management\, and other community-based programs in the New York City government and nonprofit organizations. \nRegister Now
URL:https://asaging.org/event/the-role-of-the-black-church-in-mental-health-for-older-black-seniors/
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SUMMARY:Creative Sustainability: Strategic Routes for Sustaining Health-Related Social Needs Programs
DESCRIPTION:Register Now \nDate: Tuesday\, July 22\, 2025\nStart time: 9 AM Pacific | 12 PM Eastern\nEnd time: 10 AM Pacific | 1 PM Eastern \nLong-term program sustainability is key for organizations serving older adults\, particularly when there are not clear financial reimbursement mechanisms. While many organizations address health-related social needs\, there is currently no single clear path to sustainability – yet such programs have unique value in knowing community needs and developing trust with older adults. Come learn how to apply a creative and strategic mindset for identifying potential pathways that leverage your unique organizational resources\, operations\, and priorities. Hear how several rural aging programs applied this mindset to pursue sustainability pathways including cross-sector partnerships\, auxiliary staffing strategies\, in-home use of technology\, and more. \nPresenters:\nGwen Beckler\, MSSL\, began her career in 2015 in elder care\, focusing on sales and marketing\, and later grew into a role as the executive director for an assisted living community. With more than 20 years’ experience in fundraising\, marketing\, and development\, she joined Missouri Slope in 2022 to lead the launch and development of Missouri Slope at Home. \nRegan McManus\, MHA\, is director of Aging Initiatives at Lutheran Services in America. Previously she directed INCOG Area Agency on Aging in Tulsa\, Okla.\, where she oversaw the day-to-day operations of administering federal\, state and philanthropic funding\, direct services\, and planning for older Oklahomans. McManus also was president of the Oklahoma Association of Area Agencies on Aging\, a member of USAging’s national board\, and an aging advocate at local\, state and national levels. Prior to working in public service\, McManus was a recreation therapist for a large nonprofit health system’s physical rehabilitation unit\, where she assisted patients with adapting their leisure interests and regaining access to the community after a life-changing medical event. \nKimberly Smathers\, MBA\, as principal and owner of Flourishing Spark\, Kimberly Smathers partners with organizations working to shape systems and environments to support the flourishing of humans\, particularly those disproportionally vulnerable to diminished health and well-being due to sociodemographic factors\, age\, trauma background\, or behavioral or physical health conditions. Smather’s work draws on her more than 20 years’ multisector experience in strategy\, business development\, research\, human-centered design\, aging and disability\, trauma-informed care\, Medicare-Medicaid integration\, behavioral health\, and health-related social needs. \nRegister Now
URL:https://asaging.org/event/creative-sustainability-strategic-routes-for-sustaining-health-related-social-needs-programs/
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SUMMARY:Storytelling to Bridge Generations and Cultivate Cultural Awareness
DESCRIPTION:Register Now \nDate: Thursday\, July 17\, 2025\nStart time: 10 AM Pacific | 1 PM Eastern\nEnd time: 11 AM Pacific | 2 PM Eastern \nJoin us for a screening and discussion of “Enduring Voices: Supporting Intersectional Aging\,” a project by UCSF’s Training and Health Equity Collaborative. This initiative highlights diverse elders and their experiences with ageism\, caregiving\, and managing chronic HIV. Discover how storytelling enhances training for service providers and drives improvements in aging services by using innovative qualitative data. \nPresenters:\nJB Del Rosario\, MPH\, is a training manager at the Training and Health Equity Collaborative (THE Collaborative)\, where he uplifts voices from fellow communities impacted by health disparities and believes in building a more just world through community care and collective action. He has dedicated his growing career to community-driven health equity work\, beginning his advocacy through the California Planning Group and later as an HIV test counselor and researcher focused on under-resourced populations. While earning his graduate degree at UC Berkeley\, he deepened his expertise in program design and implementation research. \nJaDawn Wright-Morgan\, MA\, brings more than 20 years’ experience in HIV healthcare\, with a focus on technical assistance\, training\, project management\, and quality improvement. Her work is rooted in health equity and culturally affirming practices\, centering the voices of communities most impacted by HIV/AIDS. As deputy director of the Training and Health Equity Collaborative (THE Collaborative)\, she supports initiatives across multiple programs including Pacific AETC and the HIV Age Positively West Region Care & Wellbeing Center. She leads program implementation and evaluation teams with a deep commitment to advancing equitable care. \nRegister Now
URL:https://asaging.org/event/storytelling-to-bridge-generations-and-cultivate-cultural-awareness/
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SUMMARY:A New Canvas: Partnering with the Arts for Stronger Aging Communities
DESCRIPTION:Register Now \nDate: Wednesday\, July 16\, 2025\nStart time: 9 AM Pacific | 12 PM Eastern\nEnd time: 10 AM Pacific | 1 PM Eastern \nThe arts are a proven yet underused strategy for improving health\, reducing social isolation\, and enhancing well-being among older adults. This interactive session will inspire aging services professionals to rethink traditional approaches and explore how partnerships with the arts sector can expand and enrich their work. Participants will examine case studies of successful arts-aging collaborations\, participate in a short creative engagement demo\, and discuss opportunities for embedding creativity into older adult programming\, services\, and care in ways that will add life to years. Presenters also will share preliminary findings from Lifetime Arts’ policy landscape analysis\, highlighting emerging opportunities to integrate the arts into broader aging initiatives and state plans. Whether you’re a service provider\, funder or community partner\, this session will spark new ideas for leveraging the power of the arts to build healthier\, more connected communities for older adults. \nPresenters:\nLiza Cucco\, MFA\, driven by a lifelong belief in the power of art to connect people and inspire change\, Liza Cucco is dedicated to reshaping narratives about aging and shifting our approach to later life. A dynamic leader in social impact and creative aging advocacy\, she drives initiatives that elevate public awareness\, expand partnerships\, and amplify impact. With more than a decade’s experience in communications\, media arts and organizational development\, Cucco blends creativity with strategy to champion the creative rights of older adults. \nHeather Ikemire\, PhD\, has been a champion of creative aging since 2007\, the year she first read Dr. Gene Cohen’s “Creativity and Aging Study” and helped launch the National Guild for Community Arts Education’s seminal guide\, “Creativity Matters: The Arts and Aging Toolkit.” Following the Toolkit’s launch\, Ikemire spent more than a decade catalyzing creative aging nationally in her role as the Guild’s chief program officer. She now serves as executive director of Lifetime Arts\, a leading creative aging training and advocacy organization. \nJulie Kline as director of program strategy\, Julie Kline plays a central leadership role in driving the vision\, strategy and execution of Lifetime Arts’ large-scale programmatic initiatives and offerings. Kline oversees Lifetime Arts’ program design\, implementation\, and evaluation while cultivating partnerships\, developing strategic initiatives\, and leading a team of creative aging experts\, trainers and guest artists. Klein also presents nationally on creative aging and its impacts. Klein previously worked with Elders Share the Arts\, the intergenerational ensemble Roots & Branches Theater\, and was a multiple grantee of SPARC/SU-CASA\, funded by NYC’s Department of Cultural Affairs and the Department of the Aging. \nRegister Now
URL:https://asaging.org/event/a-new-canvas-partnering-with-the-arts-for-stronger-aging-communities/
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SUMMARY:Palliative Care: Communicating Effectively to Promote Patient and Caregiver Well-Being
DESCRIPTION:Register Now \nIncludes one complimentary Continuing Education (CE) credit. \nContinuing Education Credits:\n\nCalifornia Board of Registered Nursing\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  \nPalliative care is a highly beneficial yet often overlooked aspect of managing chronic and end-stage diseases. This session will define palliative care and related terminology\, highlighting its critical role in enhancing quality of life for patients and their caregivers. The discussion will clarify how and when to address end-of-life care and provide practical resources for these important conversations. Whether you’re a healthcare professional or a caregiver\, this webinar will equip you with the tools to enhance patient and caregiver well-being through effective communication. \n  \nParticipants in this webinar will be able to:\n\nDefine palliative care and related terminology.\nIdentify when palliative care is appropriate.\nClarify how and when to discuss end-of-life care.\nReview practical resources for palliative care conversations.\n\n  \nPresenter:\nDavid Hage\, PhD\, is a gerontologist and licensed clinical social worker. He serves as a member of the faculty at Florida Gulf Coast University’s Social Work Department and Affiliate Faculty at Shady Rest Institute on Positive Aging. Dr. Hage is a 2024 Jewish Healthcare Foundation Feinstein Death & Dying Fellow and has a sustained record of commitment to collaborating with older adults and their caregivers since 2010. He was recognized as the 2025 recipient of the Southern Gerontological Society’s Applied Gerontologist Award. \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/palliative-care-communicating-effectively-to-promote-patient-and-caregiver-well-being/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250714T090000
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SUMMARY:Wisdom of the Ages: Lessons from 20 Years of Intergenerational Programming
DESCRIPTION:Register Now \nDate: Monday\, July 14\, 2025\nStart time: 9 AM Pacific | 12 PM Eastern\nEnd time: 10 AM Pacific | 1 PM Eastern \nThe County of San Diego Health and Human Services Agency\, Aging & Independence Services\, has been implementing intergenerational programs for 20 years. Join our session to learn from our successes and mistakes. Gain awareness of tools\, strategies and pitfalls\, laying a foundation from which you can plan your own intergenerational programs\, including activity selection\, recruitment strategies\, and ways to select partner sites. Learn how to leverage the talents of younger and older community members to improve connectedness and achieve a variety of desired outcomes. \nPresenters:\nRachel Lehnert is an Aging Program Specialist II on the Health Promotion Team at Aging & Independence Services\, a division of the County of San Diego Health and Human Services Agency. She brings extensive experience in the field of aging\, including older adult transportation\, senior centers\, care management\, elder and dependent adult abuse investigations\, and programming for individuals living with Alzheimer’s disease and related dementias. In her current role\, Lehnert oversees initiatives focused on dementia\, brain health\, and fall prevention. She is pursuing a Master of Science in Dementia and Aging Studies at Texas State University. \nPam Plimpton\, MSW\, has worked in older adult services for more than 25 years. Since 2014\, she has served as an intergenerational coordinator for the County of San Diego’s Health and Human Services Agency\, specifically in the Department of Aging & Independence Services\, the County’s Area Agency on Aging. In this role\, she facilitates efforts to bring people of all ages together with the aim of enhancing the lives of those involved and addressing critical community challenges through intergenerational strategies. \nRegister Now
URL:https://asaging.org/event/wisdom-of-the-ages-lessons-from-20-years-of-intergenerational-programming/
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SUMMARY:Creating Local Multisector Plans for Aging in Rural Communities
DESCRIPTION:Register Now \nDate: Wednesday\, July 9\, 2025\nStart time: 9 AM Pacific | 12 PM Eastern\nEnd time: 10 AM Pacific | 1 PM Eastern \nJoin this interactive session focused on developing local Multisector Plans for Aging (MPAs) in rural communities. Insights from The SCAN Foundation’s Rural MPA Initiative will be shared\, highlighting successful strategies for engaging diverse stakeholders\, creating a shared learning community\, soliciting diverse community input\, and forming effective workgroups. Learn about developing inclusive policies\, cross-sector partnerships\, and the “Rural MPA Toolkit\,” designed to guide rural leaders nationwide. Participants will discuss practical steps for creating actionable MPAs\, and will have the opportunity to brainstorm\, network\, and collaborate with peers to enhance the quality of life for older adults in their communities. \nPresenters:\nMegan R. Burke\, LCSW\, is a director for California Health and Aging Policy at The SCAN Foundation. In this role\, she executes the Foundation’s public policy strategies and grantmaking to advance state and federal solutions that improve the lives of older adults\, people with complex care needs\, and their family caregivers. Burke has extensive experience in policy analysis\, communications\, and coalition building\, as well as direct service in aging\, family caregiving\, health\, and long-term services and supports. Previously\, she served as senior analyst for The SCAN Foundation\, prior to which she was a policy analyst for Paraquad (a Center for Independent Living in Missouri)\, and for the Missouri Developmental Disabilities Council. \nPauline DeLange Martinez\, PhD\, is a researcher and community-engagement expert specializing in program and policy evaluation\, cross-sector partnerships\, and capacity-building to enhance the quality of life for older adults and caregivers. She leads evaluation projects at the Betty Irene Moore School of Nursing’s Family Caregiving Institute. In this role\, she consults with the California Department of Aging on the Local Aging and Disability Action Planning grant program\, providing evaluation and technical assistance to 20 counties and 12 cities statewide. Supported by The SCAN Foundation\, she is developing a toolkit to help rural leaders create local MPAs\, building on her previous work (2022–2023) aiding seven rural counties in California with their MPA development. \nRegister Now
URL:https://asaging.org/event/creating-local-multisector-plans-for-aging-in-rural-communities/
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SUMMARY:Navigating Ethical Issues in the Care of Older Adults
DESCRIPTION:Register Now \nIncludes one complimentary Continuing Education (CE) credit. \nContinuing Education Credits:\n\nCalifornia Board of Registered Nursing\nCalifornia Department of Consumer Affairs 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  \nThere are a variety of areas where ethical issues can emerge when working with older adults: complex family dynamics\, end-of-life wishes\, preserving dignity and respect\, promoting independence\, and keeping the individual safe. When these issues arise\, it can be challenging to navigate the best course of action. Join this webinar to learn about ethical principles that can guide professionals in the support of older adults and their families. Learning about these principles and ethical decision-making models can help people to understand how to reduce the risk of harm\, how to advocate for the older adult\, and how to report issues to the proper authorities when necessary. \n  \nParticipants in this webinar will be able to:\n\nReview ethical principles of caregiving.\nDiscuss the prevention of neglect\, abuse and ill intent.\nUnderstand how to support decision-making\, independence and dignity.\nLearn decision-making models to help address ethical issues when working with aging adults.\n\n  \nPresenter:\nLakelyn Eichenberger\, PhD\,  is a gerontologist and caregiving advocate for Honor and Home Instead\, the world’s largest provider of home care. She began her career in a local Home Instead\, working one-on-one with older adults. Today she works to educate professionals\, families and communities on the unique challenges older adults face and the resources available to help them thrive. Eichenberger earned a doctorate in Gerontology from the University of Nebraska. She has spoken nationally and internationally on the topic of caregiving and aging and serves as a resource to major media. \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/navigating-ethical-issues-in-the-care-of-older-adults/
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SUMMARY:100 Miles: Outcomes from a No-Cost Transportation Program for Older Adults
DESCRIPTION:Register Now \nDate: Tuesday\, July 8\, 2025\nStart time: 9 AM Pacific | 12 PM Eastern\nEnd time: 10 AM Pacific | 1 PM Eastern \nTransportation is crucial for maintaining independence\, accessing needed services\, and staying socially engaged. In October 2022\, the County of San Diego Health and Human Services Agency\, Aging & Independence Services (AIS)\, with support from On the Go (OTG) rides\, launched a No-Cost Transportation program for Older Adults\, providing up to 100 miles of transportation per month to eligible older adults. Following the pilot phase\, ending in September 2024\, the program will be extended to enhance its impact. AIS and OTG are excited to share strategies\, lessons learned\, and adjustments made. This session will highlight program outcomes such as transportation utilization\, program costs\, and evaluation results. \nPresenters:\nJacob Carson  is a digital inclusion and active transportation specialist with the County of San Diego Health and Human Services Agency\, Aging & Independence Services\, and a graduate student in the Joint Doctoral Program in Public Health at San Diego State University\, researching equity in the built environment and physical-activity promotion. Carson assists with the Age Well San Diego Initiative and the County’s Aging Roadmap\, with a particular focus on transportation and community connections. \nMaureen Glaser is director of operations for On the Go at Charitable Adult Rides and Services (CARS). As the first employee of national start-up On the Go rides\, she has overseen all aspects of the program. On the Go has grown from 1 full-time employee to a team of 31\, providing more than 12\,000 rides/month in 23 states. Glaser has developed a centralized\, cost effective\, efficient and low-barrier method of ride fulfillment with a human touch. Through this method\, On the Go partners realize cost savings by decreasing staff duplication\, dispatch and labor. Prior to working at CARS\, she coordinated the On the Go regional rideshare program at Jewish Family Service of San Diego and was a member of the COVID Critical Response Team to pilot a Lyft initiative delivering meals and groceries to vulnerable populations in San Diego. \nRoberto Ramirez\, MPH\, serves as health promotion manager at the County of San Diego Health and Human Services Agency\, Aging & Independence Services (AIS). At AIS\, he oversees the planning and implementation of various health and wellness programs and initiatives that help older adults live healthy\, safe and thriving lives\, including fall prevention\, Older Americans Act Title IIID evidence-based health promotion programs\, Alzheimer’s disease and dementia programs\, and CalFresh Healthy Living nutrition education\, among others. Ramirez has been practicing in the field of public health for more than 10 years. \nRegister Now
URL:https://asaging.org/event/100-miles-outcomes-from-a-no-cost-transportation-program-for-older-adults/
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DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20250824
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SUMMARY:Supporting Family Caregivers of Older Adults Through Technology & Community Resources
DESCRIPTION:Register Now \nIncludes one complimentary Continuing Education (CE) credit. \nContinuing Education Credits:\n\nCalifornia Board of Registered Nursing\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  \nAs the older adult population grows\, family caregivers play an increasingly vital role in supporting them. However\, caregiving comes with significant challenges\, including emotional\, financial and logistical burdens. \nThis webinar explores how technology\, community resources and strategic communication can ease these burdens\, improve caregiver well-being\, and enhance the quality of care for older adults. Participants will gain practical strategies and tools to better support family caregivers. \n  \nParticipants in this webinar will be able to:\n\nIdentify the evolving challenges family caregivers face today.\nEvaluate technological solutions that enhance caregiving efficiency\, safety\, and communication.\nImplement strategies to connect caregivers with community-based support and practical resources.\nEffectively communicate with family caregivers to encourage the adoption of available tools and services.\n\n  \nPresenter:\nJamie L. Jones\, LMSW-Macro\, CSA\, CHC\, ODCP\, is a licensed social worker in the state of Michigan. She maintains certifications as a Senior Advisor\, Health Coach\, and in Organizational Development. She leads a team of customer service advisors and social workers who provide product support and remote social work services for consumer and commercial customers at Best Buy Health. \n  \n  \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/supporting-family-caregivers-of-older-adults-through-technology-community-resources/
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20250611
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20250811
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SUMMARY:Generational Differences in Communication
DESCRIPTION:Register Now \nIncludes one complimentary Continuing Education (CE) credit. \nContinuing Education Credits:\n\nCalifornia Board of Registered Nursing\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  \nIn today’s diverse workplace\, managing four generations simultaneously is a unique challenge. This session explores the evolution of communication styles over the past 50 years\, providing insights into how each generation communicates differently. It includes an in-depth review of the latest communication devices\, popular terminology\, dress codes and more\, illustrating consistent changes across generations. Ideal for professionals seeking to enhance their communication skills and manage a multigenerational team\, this webinar offers practical strategies and fun facts to navigate today’s workforce complexities. \n  \nParticipants in this webinar will be able to:\n\nRecognize distinct generational communication preferences.\nApply effective communication strategies to manage a multigenerational team.\nDifferentiate the various communication styles and understand their impact on workplace interactions.\n\n  \nPresenter:\nJill Gafner Livingston is a behavior-based trainer\, public speaker\, author and owner of Global Training Experts\, LLC. She is a Certified Dementia Practitioner\, earning her credential through the National Council of Certified Dementia Practitioners. Whereas she acknowledges the benefit of her credential\, Jill sees her highest achievement as surviving 21 years of caregiving for her husband\, who had lung cancer\, brain cancer and dementia\, all while raising a family and managing the chaos. Jill published “Personal Positioning for the Caregiver” in 2006 (Aardvark Global Publishing) to help other caregivers manage the incredible challenges of caregiving. \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/generational-differences-in-communication/
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SUMMARY:Supporting Older Individuals Through Difficulties and Change
DESCRIPTION:Register Now \nIncludes one complimentary Continuing Education (CE) credit. \nContinuing Education Credits:\n\nCalifornia Board of Registered Nursing\nCalifornia Department of Consumer Affairs 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  \nAs individuals age\, they often face significant life changes and challenges\, such as a receiving health diagnoses\, transitioning into retirement\, relocating from their home\, losing a spouse\, or accepting care and support. Adapting to these changes can be difficult\, and many older adults struggle to embrace their new reality. This webinar will provide tools\, resources and strategies to help support older adults through these transitions. Participants will gain insights into the challenges older adults face and learn effective approaches to guide them through change\, with empathy and understanding. Join us to enhance your ability to provide meaningful support to older adults as they navigate life’s changes. \n  \nParticipants in this webinar will be able to:\n\nReview common difficulties and transitions experienced by older adults.\nIdentify factors influencing an individual’s ability to adapt to change.\nExplore models and frameworks to support older adults through life transitions.\nDiscover communication strategies for navigating difficult conversations.\n\n  \nPresenters:\nLakelyn Eichenberger\, PhD\,  is a gerontologist and caregiving advocate for Honor and Home Instead\, the world’s largest provider of home care. She began her career in a local Home Instead\, working one-on-one with older adults. Today she works to educate professionals\, families and communities on the unique challenges older adults face and the resources available to help them thrive. Eichenberger earned a doctorate in Gerontology from the University of Nebraska. She has spoken nationally and internationally on the topic of caregiving and aging and serves as a resource to major media. \n  \n  \n  \nTherese Zdesar\, RN\, BSN. In 2001\, Zdesar opened her business QualCare\, LLC\, dba\, Home Instead Senior Care\, a company helping older adults with private duty care at home. Prior to Home Instead\, she worked in administration at The MetroHealth System in Cleveland and as an RN in various settings. She is the co-author of “Perspectives\,” by Kristin Tull\, Therese Zdesar\, and LeeAnn Cochran (2019\, Smart Business Books). \n  \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/supporting-older-individuals-through-difficulties-and-change/
CATEGORIES:On Demand Webinar
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250528T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250528T230000
DTSTAMP:20260403T162449
CREATED:20250520T130431Z
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SUMMARY:Making the Most of your ASA Membership
DESCRIPTION:Date: Wednesday\, May 28\, 2025\nStart time: 10 AM Pacific | 1 PM Eastern\nEnd time: 11 AM Pacific | 2 PM Eastern \n  \nClick here to register now.\n  \nDescription: \nJoin us to meet ASA’s Membership Team and learn how to take full advantage of ASA Membership Benefits! \n\nBecome an expert in leveraging the ASA Communities Platform as a valuable networking tool\nDiscover which upcoming On Aging Institute events best complement your work\nBetter understand which ASA resources and publications can benefit you!\n\nand more! We would also love the opportunity to connect with you and answer any questions you may have about your membership with ASA. Register now! \nRegister Now
URL:https://asaging.org/event/making-the-most-of-your-asa-membership/
CATEGORIES:ASA Event
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20250507
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20250707
DTSTAMP:20260403T162449
CREATED:20250108T043441Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250624T202709Z
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SUMMARY:Veterans Assistance (VA) Benefits: What to Know and How to Apply
DESCRIPTION:Register Now \nIncludes one complimentary Continuing Education (CE) credit. \nContinuing Education Credits:\n\nCalifornia Board of Registered Nursing\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  \nMany families may not realize there is support available to older veterans through the Department of Veterans Affairs. These Veterans Assistance (VA) benefits are not just helpful in easing the caregiving burden—they are well-earned by the men and women who have dedicated themselves to defending our country. Unfortunately\, navigating the VA system and accessing these resources can be overwhelming. Join this webinar to learn more about the four main VA programs that support older veterans and their caregivers and the process of applying for benefits. \n  \nParticipants in this webinar will be able to:\n\nOverview of VA caregiver programs\, benefits and qualifications.\nUnderstand how to get started and who to contact.\nDiscover tips for a successful VA application process.\n\n  \nPresenters:\nLakelyn Eichenberger\, PhD\,  is a gerontologist and caregiving advocate for Honor and Home Instead\, the world’s largest provider of home care. She began her career in a local Home Instead\, working one-on-one with older adults. Today she works to educate professionals\, families and communities on the unique challenges older adults face and the resources available to help them thrive. Eichenberger earned a doctorate in Gerontology from the University of Nebraska. She has spoken nationally and internationally on the topic of caregiving and aging and serves as a resource to major media. \n  \n  \n  \nJacob Taitel\,  director of Research and Strategy at Paradigm Senior Services\, is a leading expert on Medicaid and VA programs for home-care agencies. His deep knowledge of policy\, compliance\, and reimbursement structures has helped agencies across the country navigate Medicaid regulations and the complexities of VA programs—including the Community Care Network\, VA Aid & Attendance\, and others. Taitel’s research-driven approach ensures providers stay ahead of policy changes\, maintain compliance\, and optimize operations for long-term sustainability. \n  \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/veterans-assistance-va-benefits-what-to-know-and-how-to-apply/
CATEGORIES:On Demand Webinar
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20250326
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20251001
DTSTAMP:20260403T162449
CREATED:20250108T033936Z
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SUMMARY:Addressing Ageism in Healthcare
DESCRIPTION:Dates:\nAvailable from Mar. 26 – Sept. 30\, 2025 \nFormat:\nOn Demand \nPrice:\nASA Member Rate: $50*\nNon-member Rate: $75* \nCertificates & Credits:\nRegistered Nurses\, we will provide 2.0 Continuing Education Credit Hours for registered nurses from all 50 states upon full participation in the training and completion of the post-test activity. \nThe training will consist of a presentation\, video\, self-reflection\, polling\, and a quiz. \nWe highly recommend that all healthcare professionals participate. \nA yearly ASA membership is $275 for individuals and $100 for retired professionals & students. ASA also offers Organizational Membership. Learn more about membership here. \n*This offering is non-refundable. \nRegister Now  \nDescription: \nBuilding and expanding your knowledge about ageism in healthcare can positively impact you\, your patients and your colleagues. Using evidence-based research\, we will explore the harmful effects of ageism on the physical and mental health of patients. This training will lead to improved health outcomes and better provider-patient interactions. From this training\, you will take the opportunity to change lives with new insights and actionable next steps. \nBy attending this educational program\, you will: \n\nIncrease your awareness about the negative impacts ageism has on the health of older adult patients\nRecognize your own ageist beliefs and learn how to demonstrate non-ageist communications and behaviors with older adult patients\n\n  \nOn Aging Institute Faculty: \nKris Geerken\, MHA\, focuses on raising awareness about the impacts of ageism. For the past five years\, she has worked with Changing the Narrative to develop its Age-Friendly Healthcare program and produced the educational film “Antidotes for Ageism.” She also developed a toolkit for intergenerational conversations on ageism. Kris is an adjunct instructor with Metropolitan State University of Denver’s Department of Health Professions\, where she teaches a course on ageism and ableism. Her previous experience working in hospice care reinforced her belief in treating all individuals with dignity\, compassion and respect. \nJanet Masters\, MSN\, APRN\, MSCP\, NP-C\, is a board-certified adult geriatric nurse practitioner and certified menopause practitioner. She built an employer population health coaching business that was acquired by CIGNA Healthcare\, and consulted with corporations across the globe on employer population health strategies to bend the trend of their healthcare costs. As an advanced practice provider\, she use her training and experience in behavior change methodologies and integrative medicine to positively impact their health and well-being\, with a focus on helping women traverse midlife\, especially when transitioning through menopause. Masters also is a change agent for Changing the Narrative. \n \nRegister Now  \n \n \n \n  \nThis course is made possible in part by the generous support of Next50.
URL:https://asaging.org/event/addressing-ageism-in-healthcare/
CATEGORIES:On Demand Course
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250305T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250305T110000
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SUMMARY:Transforming Dementia Care Through Music
DESCRIPTION:Wednesday\, March 05\, 2025\n10:00 AM Pacific\n11:00 AM Pacific\n\n\n\n1–2 PM Eastern | 10–11 AM Pacific \nAlso available on demand Mar. 8 – May 4\, 2025 \n  \n>>> Important <<<\nWe have launched ASA’s new webinar platform. Find helpful information about the platform here.\nRegister Now\nIncludes one complimentary Continuing Education (CE) credit. \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. \n  \n  \nThe long-term memory of music is stored in one of the last parts of the brain to be affected by dementia. For that reason\, music can be a powerful tool in caring for people living with dementia. Join this webinar to discover from board-certified music therapist Tara Jenkins how music can profoundly impact dementia care by fostering deep connections\, reducing frustration\, and enhancing the quality of life for people living with dementia. Explore practical strategies to create transformative musical moments that enrich lives and align with person-centered care goals. \nParticipants in this webinar will be able to:\n\nUnderstand the benefits of music for dementia care: identify how and why music positively impacts the brain and enhances the well-being of older adults living with dementia.\nPersonalize music experiences: learn to curate individualized music experiences that align with personal preferences\, fostering meaningful connections and engagement in dementia care.\nApply practical music strategies: develop hands-on techniques and practical skills to address specific challenges in dementia care using music as an effective\, person-centered tool.\n\nPresenters:\nLakelyn Eichenberger\, PhD\, is a gerontologist and caregiving advocate for Honor and Home Instead\, the world’s largest provider of home care. She began her career in a local Home Instead\, working one-on-one with older adults. Today she works to educate professionals\, families and communities on the unique challenges older adults face and the resources available to help them thrive. Eichenberger earned a doctorate in Gerontology from the University of Nebraska. She has spoken nationally and internationally on the topic of caregiving and aging and serves as a resource to major media.
URL:https://asaging.org/event/transforming-dementia-care-through-music/
CATEGORIES:Webinar
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250218T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250218T110000
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SUMMARY:Social Isolation\, Loneliness and Trauma in the Aging Community: Understanding Impacts and Challenges
DESCRIPTION:Tuesday\, February 18\, 2025\n10:00 AM Pacific\n11:00 AM Pacific\n\n\n\n1–2 PM Eastern | 10–11 AM Pacific \nAlso available on demand Feb. 21 – Apr. 18\, 2026 \n  \n>>> Important <<<\nWe have launched ASA’s new webinar platform. Find helpful information about the platform here.\nRegister Now\nIncludes one complimentary Continuing Education (CE) credit. \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. \n  \n  \nWSocial isolation\, loneliness and trauma significantly impact older adults\, their caregivers and the mental health professionals who support them. This webinar delves into the critical issues surrounding these challenges in the aging community\, offering professionals in the field valuable insights to enhance their understanding and care strategies. \nParticipants will explore the distinctions and intersections between social isolation and loneliness\, understand the profound impacts of trauma on older adults\, and examine the emotional toll on family caregivers. Additionally\, the session will address mental health considerations for older adults and the professionals who work alongside them. \nParticipants in this webinar will be able to:\n\nDefine and distinguish between social isolation and loneliness and identify their causes and prevalence among older adults.\nRecognize the impact of winter weather on older adults.\nRecognize the types of trauma that affect older adults\, including connections to social isolation and loneliness.\nExamine the emotional and psychological toll of caregiving\, including the impact of intergenerational trauma on family dynamics.\nUnderstand mental health considerations for older adults and the professionals who provide their care.\n\nPresenters:\nMaureen Feldman\, MA\, directs the Social Isolation Impact Project at The Motion Picture & Television Fund\, and is founding chair of the Social Isolation Impact Coalition. She specializes in social connectivity\, technology\, and cross-generational mentorship\, and created Stay Connected: Communicating in the 21st Century\, a course to help older adults and others navigate modern technology. Feldman has presented widely on topics such as Combating Chronic Loneliness: Digital Literacy\, Social Media\, and the Aging Population and Social Isolation and Loneliness: Preparing for the Next Epidemic. And she has consulted for the Los Angeles Department of Public Health\, serving as Vice-Chair of the Los Angeles Collaborative for Healthy Active Children.
URL:https://asaging.org/event/social-isolation-loneliness-and-trauma-in-the-aging-community-understanding-impacts-and-challenges/
CATEGORIES:Webinar
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SUMMARY:AgeTech for Elder Care Professionals: Elevating Care through Innovation
DESCRIPTION:Dates:\nAvailable from Feb. 18 – Sept. 30\, 2025 \nFormat:\nOn Demand\, approximately 3 hours. \nPrice:\nMember Rate: $497*\nNon-member Rate: $575* \nCertificates & Credits:\nContinuing Education credits are not available for this course. We will offer a Certificate of Attendance. \nA yearly ASA membership is $275 for individuals and $100 for retired professionals & students. ASA also offers Organizational Membership. Learn more about membership here. \n*This offering is non-refundable. \nRegister Now \nDescription: \nAging professionals are invited to revolutionize their approach to care with our exclusive AgeTech for Elder Care Professionals seminar. Tailored for those dedicated to providing exceptional care for older adults\, this extended course goes beyond the basics\, covering the foundations of AgeTech\, challenges of aging\, and specific modules designed to empower attendees in sourcing\, validating\, and implementing cutting-edge tech solutions. This seminar can be completed in 3 hours. Key Topics Include: \n\nFoundations of AgeTech: Explore the nuanced foundations shaping the AgeTech landscape. Navigate the variety of AgeTech offerings and understand available solutions.\nExplore the challenges of aging through the lens of tech-enabled solutions: Delve into case studies showcasing innovative tech solutions that can transform how we age.\nSourcing AgeTech Solutions: Learn effective strategies for identifying and selecting technologies that align with the unique needs of attendees’ clients/ organizations.\nValidating AgeTech Solutions: Develop skills to critically assess and validate AgeTech solutions. Gain insights into best practices for ensuring the reliability\, safety and effectiveness of technologies in elder care settings.\nImplementing AgeTech Solutions: Create a roadmap for seamless integration of tech solutions in organizations. Learn practical implementation strategies\, ensuring successful adoption (on staff and client levels) and improved caregiving outcomes.\nThe business case for AgeTech—how do we get decision makers to fund innovations?\nThe ethical case for AgeTech—how do we make our service better for our clients?\n\n  \nCourse Schedule:   \nModule 1: Foundations of AgeTech \n\nWhat is AgeTech? Why do we need it? Why now?\n\n\nDefining key concepts\n\n\nUnderstanding the underlying trends that drive and impact the AgeTech ecosystem\n\nModule 2: The Challenges of Aging \n\nExploring the challenges of aging through tech-enabled solutions\n\n\nDelve into case studies showcasing innovative tech solutions transforming the aging experience.\n\nModule 3: Sourcing\, Validating\, and Implementing Tech Solutions  \n\nSourcing AgeTech Solutions\n\n\nLearn effective strategies for identifying and selecting technologies that align with the unique needs of attendees’ clients/organizations.\n\n\nValidating AgeTech Solutions\n\n\nDevelop skills to critically assess and validate AgeTech solutions.\n\n\nGain insights into best practices for ensuring the reliability\, safety and effectiveness of technologies in elder care settings.\n\nModule 4: Implementing AgeTech Solutions  \n\nImplementing AgeTech Solutions\n\n\nCreate a roadmap for seamless integration of tech solutions into any organization.\n\n\nLearn practical implementation strategies\, ensuring successful adoption (on staff and client levels) and improved caregiving outcomes.\n\n\nThe Business Case for AgeTech\n\n\nThe Ethical Case for AgeTech\n\n  \nOn Aging Institute Faculty: \nKeren Etkin  is the author of The AgeTech Revolution—a book about the intersection of technology and aging\, and founder of TheGerontechnologist.com—a media platform that covers the global AgeTech ecosystem and offers AgeTech education through the AgeTech Academy. She is also the founder-director of AgeLabIL at the Shenkar Institute for Design\, Engineering and Art. Named one of the most influential people in aging by Next Avenue\, Etkin works with startups\, big tech companies\, elder-care providers\, public sector organizations and NGOs on the development and adoption of AgeTech solutions. \nPreviously\, she was the first employee at Intuition Robotics\, the startup behind ElliQ—the world’s first social robot designed with and for older adults\, and co-founder and Vice President of Product at Sensi.Ai\, a startup that developed the first and only AI solution for remote care monitoring. \nShe holds a master’s in Gerontology and a bachelor’s in Life Sciences from Ben-Gurion University. \n \nRegister Now \n \n \n \n  \nThis course is made possible in part by the generous support of Next50.
URL:https://asaging.org/event/agetech-for-elder-care-professionals-elevating-care-through-innovation/
CATEGORIES:On Demand Course
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250212T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250212T110000
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SUMMARY:Ethics and Cultural Competency
DESCRIPTION:Wednesday\, February 12\, 2025\n10:00 AM Pacific\n11:00 AM Pacific\n\n\n\n1–2 PM Eastern | 10–11 AM Pacific \nAlso available on demand Feb. 15 – Apr. 13\, 2025 \n  \n>>> Important <<<\nWe have launched ASA’s new webinar platform. Find helpful information about the platform here.\nRegister Now\nIncludes one complimentary Continuing Education (CE) credit. \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. \n  \n  \nSocial service professionals frequently face complex ethical dilemmas. Questions arise about the boundaries of client confidentiality\, managing professional boundaries and dual relationships\, and the ethical use of digital technologies\, including remote services and artificial intelligence. Join us for an engaging discussion to help navigate cultural and diverse ethical encounters and more. \nParticipants in this webinar will be able to:\n\nIdentify ethical issues and challenges in the delivery of social services.\nManage ethical dilemmas consistent with prevailing ethical standards.\nImplement ethics-sensitive policies and protocols to protect clients and prevent litigation and licensing board complaints.\n\nPresenter:\nFrederic Reamer\, PhD\, is a faculty member at the School of Social Work\, Rhode Island College\, where he teaches and conducts research on professional ethics\, criminal justice\, mental health\, healthcare and public policy. He chaired the national task force that developed the Code of Ethics for the National Association of Social Workers\, wrote 25 books\, has more than 190 published works\, and served as an expert witness and consultant in 150 court and licensing board cases related to professional ethics.
URL:https://asaging.org/event/ethics-and-cultural-competency/
CATEGORIES:Webinar
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250205T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250205T110000
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SUMMARY:Finding the Right Fit: Options for Care at Home
DESCRIPTION:Wednesday\, February 05\, 2025\n10:00 AM Pacific\n11:00 AM Pacific\n\n\n\n1–2 PM Eastern | 10–11 AM Pacific \nAlso available on demand Feb. 8 – Apr. 6\, 2025 \n  \n>>> Important <<<\nWe have launched ASA’s new webinar platform. Find helpful information about the platform here.\nRegister Now\nIncludes one complimentary Continuing Education (CE) credit. \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. \n  \n  \nMost older adults want to age at home\, in a place where they feel comfort and familiarity. But the reality is that to remain at home\, they will need extra support. The options for care can be overwhelming and confusing\, but with education\, older adults and their families can find a solution that best fits them and their situation. Join this webinar to discover the options available to older adults needing help at home\, including resources for planning to age in place with help. \nParticipants in this webinar will be able to:\n\nReview important considerations for aging in place at home.\nUnderstand the signs that more help in the home may be needed.\nDiscover questions that older adults and their families should consider when choosing a homecare provider.\nReview the costs of care and options for financing.\n\nPresenter:\nLakelyn Eichenberger\, PhD\, is a gerontologist and caregiving advocate for Honor and Home Instead\, the world’s largest provider of home care. She began her career in a local Home Instead\, working one-on-one with older adults. Today she works to educate professionals\, families and communities on the unique challenges older adults face and the resources available to help them thrive. Eichenberger earned a doctorate in Gerontology from the University of Nebraska. She has spoken nationally and internationally on the topic of caregiving and aging and serves as a resource to major media.
URL:https://asaging.org/event/finding-the-right-fit-options-for-care-at-home/
CATEGORIES:Webinar
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250121T090000
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SUMMARY:What to Expect in the First 100 Days
DESCRIPTION:Date: Tuesday\, Jan. 21\, 2025\nStart time: 9 AM Pacific | 12 PM Eastern\nEnd time: 10 AM Pacific | 1 PM Eastern \n  \nClick here to register now.\n  \nDescription: \nAs newly elected officials begin to shape their policy agendas\, implications for aging services are taking form. In a previous members-only event\, we explored potential shifts in aging policy and healthcare following the November election. Join us Jan. 21 for our second installment of this ASA members-only series as we delve deeper into the anticipated changes that may impact aging services during the first 100 days of the new administration. \nIn this session\, policy experts Amy Herr\, Bob Blancato and Joel White will provide insights into expected legislative\, regulatory and funding priorities. From healthcare and workforce development to housing and social services\, we’ll discuss the key issues that could redefine aging services in the months ahead. \nPresenters: \nBob Blancato is national coordinator of the bipartisan 3\,000-member Elder Justice Coalition\, and president of Matz\, Blancato and Associates\, executive director of the National Association of Nutrition and Aging Services Programs\, and national coordinator of the Defeat Malnutrition Today coalition. Blancato has long been recognized as a policy expert and national advocate for older adults. In 2019\, the Senate Finance Committee and House Ways and Means Committee invited him to testify on a range of issues\, including elder justice. His prior work history includes 17 years as a congressional staffer and service as executive director of the 1995 White House Conference on Aging. He is a member of the Senior Executive Service. \nAmy Herr\, MHS\, directs Health Policy for the nonprofit\, nonpartisan West Health Policy Center and an expert in state and federal health policy analysis\, focusing on Medicare and Medicaid program policy development and implementation\, specifically related to integrated care models for older adults. Before joining West Health\, Herr was a managing consultant with The Lewin Group\, and prior to that she was a health policy analyst for the National Association of State Medicaid Directors and a legislative assistant in the U.S. Senate. Herr serves on ASA’s Board of Directors. \nJoel White is founder and president of Horizon Government Affairs\, a healthcare consultancy that represents several dozen clients and runs 4 coalitions comprising 200 organizations dedicated to reforms that improve the health system. Since Horizon’s founding in 2007\, his team has helped enact more than 50 laws and shape countless regulations governing all aspects of the U.S. healthcare system. Previously\, Joel spent 12 years on Capitol Hill\, including as staff director of the Ways and Means Health Subcommittee. \nRegister Now \n 
URL:https://asaging.org/event/what-to-expect-in-the-first-100-days/
CATEGORIES:ASA Event
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DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250115T231500
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CREATED:20250108T035413Z
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SUMMARY:On the Same pAGE: Facilitating Intergenerational Conversations About Ageism
DESCRIPTION:Date & Time:\nWednesday\, January 15\, 2025\n1–2:15 PM Eastern | 10 AM–11:15 PM Pacific \n  \nFormat:\nLive Workshop\nAvailable On Demand Jan. 17–May 15\, 2025 \n  \nPrice:\nFree to ASA Members!\nNon-member Rate: $75* \n  \nCertificates & Credits:\nContinuing Education credits are not available for this course. We will offer a Certificate of Attendance. \n  \nA yearly ASA membership is $275 for individuals and $100 for retired professionals & students. ASA also offers Organizational Membership. Learn more about membership here. \n  \n*This offering is non-refundable. \n  \nClick here to register now.\n  \nDescription: \nResearch tells us that intergenerational education and connection are important antidotes to ageism\, and can bring communities together. Yet intergenerational connection and relationships are rare\, a situation reinforced by the age segregation that’s embedded in many of our communities and institutions. \nWhat can we do about it? We can start by deliberately bringing younger and older people together in situations where they have equal status and facilitating conversations. \nIn this interactive workshop\, you will learn: \n\nHow to bring people together\, and under what conditions\nHow to facilitate intergenerational conversations—in this case about ageism\nKey mistakes to avoid\nHow to apply the principles of facilitating intergenerational conversations about ageism to other conversations\nHow to maintain the momentum and connections formed beyond the initial conversation\nRecognize your own ageist beliefs and learn how to demonstrate non-ageist communications and behaviors with older adult patients\n\nThe workshop will include some breakout room practice. Participants will leave with a toolkit for hosting their own conversations\, as well as some sample activities for dispelling stereotypes and finding common ground. \nOn Aging Institute Faculty: \nJanine Vanderburg\, JD\, is CEO of Encore Roadmap\, and speaks\, writes\, and consults with businesses\, media and brands on how they can end ageism\, become more age-inclusive\, and leverage the benefits of intergenerational collaboration. Her ageism activism is informed not only by research\, but also by 3½ decades running a social sector consulting firm. In 2018\, Janine co-founded Changing the Narrative\, a leading U.S. campaign to end ageism\, through which she has trained 30\,000 people in 50 states and 49 countries in ageism\, reframing aging\, and creating more age-inclusive workplaces\, marketing and communications. In 2019\, Janine launched Changing the Narrative’s on the same pAGE campaign\, hosting 60 intergenerational conversations about ageism throughout the U.S. and beyond in 10 days. \nWho should attend this session: \nThis session is for anyone who: \n\nWould like to improve relationships between and better manage multigenerational workforces\nRuns gerontological or other higher education programs and would like their students to experience intergenerational conversations\nWorks in an age-friendly university that deliberately tries to connect older and younger students\nDesigns and operates intergenerational mentoring programs\nOperates programs that serve older adults (e.g.\, senior centers\, area agencies on aging\, senior living facilities)\nAdvocates for older adult issues and wants to host intergenerational conversations to better understand of how younger people experience specific issues\nBelieves in finding common ground among older and younger people\, and in dispelling us vs. them stereotypes\nWants to DO SOMETHING meaningful about ageism\n\nRegister Now
URL:https://asaging.org/event/on-the-same-page-facilitating-intergenerational-conversations-about-ageism/
CATEGORIES:ASA Event
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SUMMARY:Addressing Social Isolation and Loneliness in Older Adults: Special Focus on Holidays and Anniversaries
DESCRIPTION:Wednesday\, January 15\, 2025\n10:00 AM Pacific\n11:00 AM Pacific\n\n\n\n1–2 PM Eastern | 10–11 AM Pacific \nAlso available on demand Jan. 17 – Mar. 15\, 2025 \n  \n>>> Important <<<\nWe have launched ASA’s new webinar platform. Find helpful information about the platform here.\nRegister Now\nIncludes one complimentary Continuing Education (CE) credit. \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. \n  \n  \nJoin us for a deep look into the lives of older adults facing the challenges of social isolation and loneliness. This webinar reveals the emotional toll of holidays\, anniversaries and personal milestones\, shedding light on how occasions and the loss of loved ones can amplify feelings of solitude. The session explores lifestyle and health challenges that deepen this isolation and provides compassionate solutions\, such as building social support networks\, planning holiday connections\, and engaging in meaningful activities. Through real-life case studies and professional tools\, you’ll gain actionable strategies to help older adults overcome loneliness and find joy in later life. \nParticipants in this webinar will be able to:\n\nRecognize the psychological and physical impacts of isolation.\nExplain how loneliness is exacerbated around the holidays and anniversaries of loss.\nIdentify practical interventions to mitigate loneliness.\n\nPresenters:\nCarol Marak is a nationally recognized expert in solo aging and longevity planning. She aims to empower older adults to age with dignity\, security and joy. Marak consults with aging care professionals to integrate holistic planning and proactive strategies into their services. She developed the Life Plan Assessment\, a unique tool that provides comprehensive feedback about an older adult’s top aging risks\, and the “Solo and Smart” YouTube channel.
URL:https://asaging.org/event/addressing-social-isolation-and-loneliness-in-older-adults-special-focus-on-holidays-and-anniversaries/
CATEGORIES:Webinar
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SUMMARY:The Power of Age-Inclusive Healthcare
DESCRIPTION:Dates:\nAvailable from Nov. 13–Jun. 30\, 2025 \nFormat:\nOn Demand \nPrice:\nFree for ASA Members!\nNon-member Rate: $150* \nCertificates & Credits:\nContinuing Education credits are not available for this course. We will offer a Certificate of Attendance. \nA yearly ASA membership is $275 for individuals and $100 for retired professionals & students. ASA also offers Organizational Membership. Learn more about membership here. \n*This offering is non-refundable. \nRegister Now \n  \nDescription: \nBuilding upon the foundation of our recent members only event\, “How Ageism Impacts Health and What You Can Do\,” where we explored the harmful effects of ageism on health\, this live workshop will take a deeper dive into the intersectionality of ageism in healthcare. We will explore actionable areas of age advocacy and empowerment. \nAgeism does not exist in isolation; it often intersects with other forms of discrimination based upon abilities\, disabilities\, race\, gender\, socioeconomic status and more. Recognizing this intersectionality is crucial to addressing age-related bias in healthcare and our everyday lives. \nOn Aging Institute Faculty: \nKris Geerken\, MHA\, focuses on raising awareness about the impacts of ageism. For the past five years\, she has worked with Changing the Narrative to develop its Age-Friendly Healthcare program and produced the educational film “Antidotes for Ageism.” She also developed a toolkit for intergenerational conversations on ageism. Kris is an adjunct instructor with Metropolitan State University of Denver’s Department of Health Professions\, where she teaches a course on ageism and ableism. Her previous experience working in hospice care reinforced her belief in treating all individuals with dignity\, compassion and respect. \nRegister Now
URL:https://asaging.org/event/the-power-of-age-inclusive-healthcare/
CATEGORIES:Course
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SUMMARY:Ending Ageism Together
DESCRIPTION:Dates:\nAvailable from Oct. 11–Dec. 31\, 2025 \nFormat:\nOn Demand \nPrice:\nFree for ASA Members!\nNon-member Rate: $150* \nCertificates & Credits:\nContinuing Education credits are not available for this course. We will offer a Certificate of Attendance. \nA yearly ASA membership is $275 for individuals and $100 for retired professionals & students. ASA also offers Organizational Membership. Learn more about membership here. \n*This offering is non-refundable. \nRegister Now \nDescription: \nAgeism is rampant\, in ourselves\, our work\, our organizations and our policies. And we know it has extraordinarily negative effects on economic opportunity\, health\, social connection and community\, as well as on our ability to reach and successfully serve older adults.\nThe good news is that we can do something about it. \nFor Ageism Awareness Day\, anti-ageism activist and age-inclusion expert Janine Vanderburg will deliver a special presentation for the American Society on Aging\, covering: \n\nAgeism and its impact on everything that surrounds us\nHow we can identify ageism in ourselves\, our work and in public policy\nEffective strategies for addressing ageism\, and how we can use successful lessons from social change movements to end ageism\n\nThe presentation will end with a call for participants to take actions to end ageism together. The call will include 9 things anyone can do in 10 minutes or less. \nOn Aging Institute Faculty: \nJanine Vanderburg is CEO of Encore Roadmap\, and speaks\, writes\, and consults with businesses\, media and brands on how they can end ageism and become more age-inclusive. Her ageism activism is informed not only by research\, but also by three and a half decades running a social sector consulting firm\, where she worked with leading changemakers across the United States and beyond to develop social and organizational change strategies\, raise funds and evaluate impact\, and design and implement large-scale capacity-building initiatives for the federal government and private foundations. In 2018\, Janine co-founded Changing the Narrative\, a leading U.S. campaign to end ageism\, through which she has trained 30\,000 people in all in 50 states and 49 countries in ageism\, reframing aging\, and creating more age-inclusive workplaces\, marketing and communications. \n \nRegister Now \n \n \n \n  \nThis course is made possible in part by the generous support of Next50.
URL:https://asaging.org/event/ending-ageism-together/
CATEGORIES:On Demand Course
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