Administration for Community Living (ACL)
Behavioral Health Resources from ACL (includes training and toolkits, publications, behavioral health profiles, and archived event materials).
Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS)
Website: https://www.cms.gov/
CMS supports “whole-person care,” which includes physical health, behavioral health, oral health, long-term services and supports, and health-related social needs. Health equity is a pillar of CMS’s strategic vision, with a commitment to address systemic inequities in care delivery.
Resources:
E4 Center of Excellence for Behavioral Health Disparities in Aging
Website: https://e4center.org/
The E4 Center advances training and workforce capacity with a specific focus on the community-based implementation of evidence-based practices and programs for vulnerable older adults who experience the greatest behavioral and physical health disparities in the nation.
Check out our upcoming live events, webinar archive, and resources!
National Caucus and Center on Black Aging, Inc. (NCBA)
Website: https://ncba-aging.org/
“Black and Aging in America”, a demographic report published in 2022 by the National Caucus and Center on Black Aging that presents summaries, statistics, and perspectives on the status of Older African Americans. By examining social, economic, health and other indicators, in comparison to other racial and ethnic groups, this report illustrates progress as well as the many challenges that remain. Click here to download a copy of “Black and Aging in America”.
National Council on Aging (NCOA)
Website: https://www.ncoa.org/
NCOA’s website includes trusted content on topics such as managing chronic conditions, falls prevention, healthy eating, Medicare, financial well-being and the benefits of senior centers.
As a part of Older Adult Mental Health Awareness Day this year, we asked experts to submit the latest information on mental health and aging. Explore content from experts across the country:
- How Common is Depression in Older Adults?
- Anxiety and Older Adults: A Guide to Getting the Relief You Need
- How to Find Trustworthy Mental Health Information Online, Authors: Matthew Picchiello & Brian Carpenter
- Eating Disorders Don’t Discriminate on the Basis of Age or Gender, Author: Cynthia M. Bulik
- Tips for Talking to Older Adults About Substance Use, Author: Erin Woodhead
- Navigating Social Isolation and Loneliness as an Older Adult, Authors: Edward Garcia & Rachel Jordan
Check out some of our tools for older adults:
- BenefitsCheckUp.org – A free benefits screening tool
- AgeWellPlanner.org – Personalized assistance on topics such as finance, Medicare, health, and wellness
Save the date for Fall Prevention Awareness Week on September 18-24, 2022:
- Join our webinar on June 2 to get ready for Falls Prevention Awareness Week 2022
- New materials coming soon!: ncoa.org/FallsToolkit
- Share our Falls Free CheckUp: ncoa.org/FallsFreeCheckUp
Register today for NCOA’s Age + Action virtual conference on June 6-8 at AgeAction.org.
Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA)
USAging
Website:
Resources:
- Transportation Options for Older Adults and People with Disabilities
- Before You Give Up the Keys: Create a Roadmap for Transportation Independence
- Dementia, Caregiving and Transportation Publication
- Staying Connected and Healthy During the COVID-19 Pandemic
- Tapping into Technology to Stay Connected and Engaged
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