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Staying Safe in a Pandemic: Holiday Edition

As we approach the holiday season, we must still keep in mind that the COVID-19 pandemic is not over. The National Caucus and Center on Black Aging (NCBA) has created an infographic to help older adults and their families practice safety measures. This infographic includes thought-provoking information on the COVID-19 vaccine, traveling and shopping safety tips, and so much more.
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Long-Term Care Ombudsman Program: What You Must Know

Under the federal Older Americans Act (OAA) every state is required to have an ombudsman program that addresses complaints and advocates for improvements in the long-term care system. Each state has an Office of the State Long-Term Care Ombudsman Program headed by a full-time State Long-Term Care Ombudsman who directs the program statewide. Across the nation, staff and thousands of volunteers are designated by State Ombudsmen as representatives to directly serve residents.
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Blog Post Templates to engAGE Older Adults & Caregivers During COVID-19

country, engAGED has developed a six-part series of sample blog posts intended to help organizations working with older adults encourage them to stay active, engaged and connected in their communities. Our goal is for organizations to use this information in their own messaging, resources and outreach to help them better meet the needs of older adults in their communities during these changing times
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Aging in Style: Health Topics Among Hispanics/Latinos

Most older adults would prefer to live out their golden years in the comfort of their homes. This population continues to grow more diverse – by 2060, Hispanic Americans are projected to make up 21% of the entire older adult population.1 For Hispanic/Latino elders, there are unique challenges to safely aging in place including managing multiple chronic diseases, language barriers, difficulty navigating the US health care system, minimal financial resources to meet the needs that come with aging at home, receiving sufficient support for family caregivers, and maintaining important connections with loved ones. As this population grows, it will become even more important for service providers to understand how to meet these needs.
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