Veterans who served in Afghanistan may be experiencing a range of challenging emotions related to the U.S withdrawal from the country and the events unfolding now. Veterans who served during other conflicts also may be feeling strong emotions, as they may be reminded of their own deployment experiences. This blog post from the Department of Veterans Affairs talks about some of the common reactions and strategies for managing ongoing stress.
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August 20, 2021
August 18, 2021
A number of federal policy updates have been put in place for borrowers facing COVID-19 hardships. Older adults, and particularly older workers, have been hit hard by the pandemic and will need access to relief options to help them avoid foreclosure. A significant number of reverse mortgage borrowers also need assistance to keep their homes.
August 16, 2021
In the fall of 2020 the ACL launched a competition to strengthen the direct support professional (DSP) workforce to increase the overall stability of home- and community-based services (HCBS) for individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities (ID/DD). The
August 16, 2021
The Aging and Disability Business Institute (Business Institute) at the National Association of Area Agencies on Aging (n4a) wants to hear about health care contracting experiences!
August 13, 2021
DOL announced an alliance with AAAED to promote people with disabilities in the national organization's workplace equity efforts.
August 12, 2021
The United States has been experiencing intense wildfires and is expecting an increase in hurricane activity during the coming months.
August 11, 2021
The Latest from CDC: As we learn more about the Delta variant, CDC has updated its masking guidance for people who are vaccinated. Here is what you need to know:
August 11, 2021
August is National Immunization Awareness Month (NIAM). This annual observance highlights the importance of receiving recommended vaccines throughout your life.
August 9, 2021
Communicating clearly and effectively about a community-based organization’s capabilities removes one of the biggest barriers to health care contracting for aging and disability community-based organizations (CBOs), allowing for successful cross-sector partnerships and healthier communities. A new toolkit guides aging and disability CBOs seeking partnerships and conducting outreach with potential health care partners.