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Archive December 2016

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Help Isolated Seniors Get Connected For Holidays

With the holidays just around the corner, too many older adults are facing a season of isolation, which is why your support of this year's Eldercare Locator Home for the Holidays Campaign is urgently needed.

 

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Webinar Showcases AAAs Leading the Charge to Combat Isolation & Loneliness

Last week, nearly 150 AAAs and other aging organizations joined a webinar showcasing best practices for educating the public about the problem of social isolation and loneliness in older Americans. 

 

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Campaign to Combat Isolation & Loneliness Kicks into High Gear!

Although it’s been less than three weeks since we launched our national campaign, in partnership with AARP Foundation, to raise awareness of the growing problem of social isolation and loneliness in older adults, the response has been outstanding!

 

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Course on Human Services Transportation Coming in January

In January, the National Aging and Disability Transportation Center (NADTC) will launch a free online course that offers an in-depth look into human services transportation, through videos, resources and learning assignments.

 

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Countdown to Pharmacy Benefits Week Win Up To $2,000 For Your Agency!

We're counting down to the launch of our second annual Answers on AgingTM Pharmacy Benefits Week (PBW) to be held January 30—February 3, 2017.

 

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Senate Approves First Step in ACA Repeal

After a marathon late-night session, the Senate voted to advance a budget resolution for FY 2017 early this morning by a vote of 51-48. 

 

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Bergen County AAA Celebrates Milestone Anniversary

Bergen County Division of Senior Services, the first Area Agency on Aging in the country, celebrated its 50th anniversary at an event held in Garfield, NJ on January 10. As the first AAA in the nation, Bergen County Division of Senior Services helped pave the way for the other 621 AAAs across the country.
 

 

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Montgomery County Launches Dementia Friendly Initiative

On December 5, Montgomery County (MD) launched its Dementia Friendly Initiative which aims to support people with dementia and their caregivers. Communities across the country are working to become dementia-friendly by taking part in the national Dementia Friendly America (DFA) Initiative, which n4a co-chairs.

 

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Campaign to Combat Isolation and Loneliness - We Want to Hear From You!

With 160-plus Area Agencies on Aging and other aging organizations in 40 states participating,  the response to the Eldercare Locator Home for the Holidays Campaign has been outstanding. 

 

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n4a Seeks Request for Proposals on Health IT

n4a is seeking response to a Request for Proposals (RFP). The proposed project will identify and summarize opportunities for the Aging Network related to health information technology (HIT), such as health information exchanges (HIEs) and Health Information Technology for Economic and Clinical Health (HITECH) funding.

 

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