National Institute on Aging Website
SUMMARY: Part of the National Institutes of Health, the NIA website offers up-to-date information on aging research. Visit the site to find out the latest research and which clinical trials are recruiting as well as funding opportunities. Studies are related to aging issues such as Alzheimer's, muscular diseases, Osteoarthritis, Insulin Resistance, High Blood Pressure, Caregiver Stress, Mobility Limitation, Sleep Disorders and more. The site is also now available in Spanish.
TOPIC(S): Aging Issues
Source: National Institute on Aging
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Nursing Home Diversion Modernization Grants Program Press Release
SUMMARY: HHS announced an $8.8 million investment to help states provide more affordable choices to individuals struggling to remain in their homes and communities as they age. A total of $5.7 million in federal funding was awarded to 12 states for grants for this nursing home diversion program that will improve state efforts to assist individuals avoid unnecessary nursing home placement, impoverishment and spend-down to Medicaid.
TOPIC(S): Aging Issues, Consumer Direction, Financing HCBS, Money Follows the Person, Transition/ Diversion from Institutions
Source: AoA, HHS
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Oklahoma Partnership Manual Handouts
SUMMARY: The fundamental structure to both of Oklahoma's Real Choice System Change grants is an infrastructure that supports a service delivery system that is accountable to Oklahoma long-term care stakeholders. Grant monies will be used to create and support an Oklahoma Partnerships consisting of consumers and advocates. This handout offers an introduction to the system and terms used in the grant partnership.
TOPIC(S): Long-Term Care
Source: Grantee produced, Oklahoma, Oklahoma Long Term Care Authority
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Partnership Development: Aging and Developmental Disability Coalition
SUMMARY: Diverse partnerships ensure that the needs and interests of all aging and developmental disability client groups are represented. The Georgia ADRC developed this resource to help organizations build partnerships between Aging and Developmental Disability groups. Partnerships often emerge naturally between individuals and organizations who share a common vision or concern. This resource provides a series of questions and points to consider when partnering organizations and networks.
TOPIC(S): Aging Issues, Developmental/Psychiatric Disabilities, Resource Center
Source: Grantee produced, Georgia
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All About Developmental Disabilities (AADD) is Atlanta's preeminent resource on developmental disabilities, providing support services to families for more than 55 years. We are often the one place where people with developmental disabilities can go to achieve personal empowerment, family stability and community participation. AADD provides family support; public policy and advocacy; and community engagement.
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