Community Living for American Indian, Alaskan Native, and Native Hawaiian Elders
One aspect of the Administration for Community Living’s (ACL) mission is to assist American Indian, Alaskan Native, and Native Hawaiian Elders to live with dignity and self-determination, while participating fully in their communities. The Administration on Aging, which is part of ACL, implements this mission through its Older Americans Act programs and relationships with other federal agencies and their services.
Emerging Technologies to Support an Aging Population
This report identifies a range of emerging technologies that have significant potential to assist older adults with successfully aging in place, each categorized by their role in supporting a set of primary capabilities. It identifies a number of focus areas that could support each capability and provides recommendations for research and development (R&D) that are required to develop key technology solutions over the coming decade. Cross-cutting topics that affect multiple capabilities are also discussed.
The National Council on the Aging (NCOA)
This association of organizations and professionals is dedicated to promoting the dignity, self-determination, well-being, and contributions of older persons. The Aging Well section provides resources for individuals and caregivers: For most older adults, good health and financial wellness ensures independence, security, and the ability to afford a longer life. Discover tools and resources to improve quality of life and tips to make the most of your money.
The National Consumer Voice for Quality Long-Term Care
Consumer Voice is the leading national voice representing consumers in issues related to long-term care, helping to ensure consumers are empowered to advocate for themselves. They are a primary source of information and tools for consumers, families, caregivers, advocates, and Ombudsmen to help ensure quality care for the individual. They maintain the Long-Term Care Ombudsman Resource Center, funded by ACL. The section for “new ombudsmen” is a rich resource for learning about the history, law, funding streams, key organizations, and best practices.
The National Long-Term Ombudsman Resource Center
The National Long-Term Care Ombudsman Resource Center (NORC) provides support, technical assistance, and training to the 53 State Long-Term Care Ombudsman Programs and their statewide networks. NORC’s objectives are to enhance the skills, knowledge, and management capacity of the State programs to enable them to effectively represent resident interests in both individual and systems advocacy.
Source: The National Long-Term Ombudsman Resource Center, 2025
https://ltcombudsman.org/home
Sexual Violence in Later Life Information Packet
Sexual violence can affect individuals across the life span, including people in later life. NSVRC has created a series of new resources related to sexual violence in later life. The Sexual Violence in Later Life Information Packet was developed by Holly Ramsey-Klawsnik, Phd, in conjunction with the National Sexual Violence Resource Center. The packet includes the following: fact sheet, technical assistance bulletin, technical assistance guide, resource list, annotated bibliography, research brief, and an online collection.
2025 Public Health Institute
Sponsored by the University of Minnesota School of Public Health
Looking to broaden your career options, gain new skills, or simply explore topics in public health? Take part in Public Health Institute (PHI) at the University of Minnesota School of Public Health. Participants can design an educational experience that can be applied toward a degree program or professional continuing education. Most courses span one week and provide participants with skills that can be applied to their area of work.
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Health & Risk Communication in Pandemics & Beyond: Strategies for a System Thinking, Community-Centered, Equity-Driven Approach
Health and Risk Communication in Pandemics and Beyond: Strategies for a System Thinking, Community-Centered, and Equity-Driven Approach
A Global Health Communication Institute
Rome, Italy, July 7-18, 2025
This 10-day summer institute and professional development course focuses on lessons learned, future directions, and advanced conversations on health and risk communication related to the COVID-19 pandemic and other ongoing and past epidemics and emerging disease outbreaks in different regions worldwide.
Case Competition Workshop: Teaching Collaboration Through Team-Based Problem-Solving and Appreciative Inquiry
This webinar is part of the Nexus Summit 2024 Seminar Showcase series.
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