Thank You to Congress New
On November 20, 2009, NASUA and several stakeholders in long-term care sent Congress a letter thanking them for including Nursing Home Transparency and Improvement, the Elder Justice Act, and criminal background checks on long-term care workers in the Senate's Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act.
Click here to view the letter
NASUA Brief New
Social Networking: Are You Tweeting Yet?
Release November 20, 2009
In this brief NASUA discusses the potential value and benefit of social networking for the aging network as a professional tool to enhance communication internally and externally with older Americans. It provides a snapshot of the State Units on Aging's knowledge and interested in this new phenomenon.
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NASUA Report New
State of Aging: 2009 State Perspectives on State Units on Aging Policies and Practices
Released November 19, 2009
NASUA has been analyzing and reporting on the state role in the evolution of home and community based services and supports for 45 years. This report, based on responses received from 52 states and territories, continues that strong tradition.
Key finding of this report reflect the diversity, not only of aging programming among the states, but of the population served within the states. States are grappling with financial pressures due to the economic decline and decreases in other sources of funding while successfully strengthening, enhancing, and expanding many of their aging programs and services.
Click here to read the full report; (Errata)
Letter to Congress on Health Reform
On Saturday, November 7, 2009, the House of Representatives passed the Affordable Health Care for America Act (H.R. 3962) by a vote of 220-215. The Senate is poised to act next on a separate health reform bill, combining S. 1796 and S. 1697, which is being put together by Senate Majority Leader Harry Reid. NASUA has sent a letter to Congress commenting on provisions in both of the Senate bills as well as the House-passed bill.
Click here to view NASUA's letter.
National Alzheimer's Disease Awareness Month, November 2009
November is National Alzheimer's Disease Awareness Month. It is estimated that over 5 million people in the United States have Alzheimer's disease and over 10 million family members support and care for someone with Alzheimer's disease. It is unknown what causes this disease and currently there is no cure. This month is a time to raise awareness about the issue and to pay tribute to all of those with Alzheimer's disease, their caregivers and families, and to those who strive to find a cure.
To read the presidential proclamation click here.
National Memory Screening Day is November 17, 2009
Sites across the nation will be offering free, confidential memory screenings and educational materials. To learn more, click here.
National Family Caregivers Month November 2009
National Family Caregivers month is organized annually by the National Family Caregivers Association. This is a time to thank, support, educate, celebrate, and empower family caregivers across the nation. "Any given year there are over 50 million unpaid caregivers in the United States -- caregivers who dedicate their time and energy at no cost, providing services that would otherwise cost over $257 billion each year to the long-term care industry. As we honor our caregivers this month, we must also continue our commitment to support those who give of themselves generously so someone else may have a fulfilling life," said Irene Collins, NASUA's President.
To read the presidential proclamation click here.
25th National Home and Community Based Services Conference
CBS Conference in the News
HCBS Presentation Now Available!
October 7, 2009
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Other Announcements...
Leading Aging Organizations Applaud HHS Announcement of Stimulus Package Funds for Prevention and Wellness
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Economic Downturn Survey Report
In late spring 2009, NASUA conducted a follow-up survey of the State Units on Aging to assess the effects of the economic downturn on state aging programs. The report on the findings was released in July.
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Click here to view PowerPoint Presentation of the findings
Click here to view the press release
National Aging I&R Support Center Lecture Series
The National Aging I&R Support Center's Innovations in I&R Lecture Series takes a look at the Complexity of Customer Delight. Learn about strategic planning, performance measurement, and program evaluation in customer service. For a copy of the powerpoint presentation click here.
Supporting the Information Needs of Private Paying Consumers
NASUA is please to provide a copy of its new issue brief, Supporting the Information Needs of Private Paying Consumers. This brief explores the capacity of aging network consumer information programs to serve private paying consumers.
For a copy of the brief please click here.
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