Increasingly, frail older adults with complex health issues live alone in the community, far from their relatives and caregivers. An older adult may depend upon community service providers for basic necessities and psychosocial support prior to a disastrous event. However,…
Healthy Aging: Strategies for Addressing Social Isolation During a Pandemic
ProMedica and AARP Foundation are committed to ensuring the health and well-being of our nation’s older adults and to developing new models for healthy aging. Part of that commitment includes recognizing social isolation as a social determinant of health and…
2020 Hunger Free Communities (Virtual) Summit
Hosted by the Alliance to End Hunger, the goals of the 2020 Hunger Free Communities Virtual Summit are to understand the changing landscape of hunger and build a resilient post-pandemic America. We will accomplish this by: Highlighting effective policies and…
NCOA Tele-Town Hall: Caring for Older Adults During the COVID-19 (Coronavirus) Pandemic
This tele-town hall will focus on galvanizing efforts with our partners to provide information, resources, and guidance on COVID-19. The coronavirus pandemic has caused a severe vulnerability for aging populations and people with chronic conditions who are most at risk…
Brain Health Across the Lifespan: A Workshop
On September 24 and 25, 2019, the National Academies’ Board on Population Health and Public Health Practice will host a two-day public workshop exploring issues related to brain health throughout the life span, from birth through old age. The workshop…
National Older Adult Mental Health Awareness Day 2019
The Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration, the Administration for Community Living, and the National Coalition on Mental Health and Aging invite you to attend the Older Adult Mental Health Awareness Day 2019 on Monday, May 20, 2019 from…
Consumer Food Safety Education Conference – LIVE BROADCASTING
On Thursday the 2019 Consumer Food Safety Education Conference From Consumers to Chefs: Food Safety Education Matters starts and they have great news to share! They will be LIVE BROADCASTING four plenary sessions for free. This is an opportunity for you to…
Hidden Dangers and Costs Behind Geriatric Malnutrition
To learn more about how Maryland’s aging network is addressing the Hidden Dangers and Costs of geriatric malnutrition, please plan to participate in this upcoming webinar. All participants will have the opportunity to learn from innovative senior nutrition programs, hear…
Community Nutrition Resources: What is Available for the Discharged Patient?
Description This webinar will address the continuum of malnutrition from the hospital to the home and highlight available community nutrition resources to aid in combating community malnutrition. Learning Objectives Explain how addressing malnutrition in the community setting can reduce hospital…
Combatting Older Adult Malnutrition: Tools and Best Practices for Community-Based Organizations
The number of older adults facing malnutrition is increasing, with 1 in 2 older adults currently at risk. Attend this webinar to learn more about the impact of malnutrition on health care costs, health outcomes, and overall quality of life.…
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