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A Personal Journey Through Caregiving for a Loved One with Early Onset Dementia
Dementia Friendly Week in Cleveland Heights is a time to learn, connect, and come together in support of those affected by dementia. Hosted annually by Heights Libraries, this weeklong event features workshops, book talks and educational programs like Dementia Friends sessions. It’s about more than information: it’s about building a community that understands and supports individuals with dementia and their caregivers. For Nancy Levin, Director of the Cleveland Heights-University Heights Public Library, the mission of Dementia Friendly Week is deeply personal.
Celebrating Milestones in Elder Care: A Look Back—and Forward—at Aging Policy in 2025
This year marks a momentous time for elder care in the United States. As we celebrate several milestone anniversaries of foundational aging policies, including Social Security turning 90 and Medicare, Medicaid, and the Older Americans Act (OAA) reaching 60, we are reminded not only of the progress made but also of the advocacy still required…
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Celebrating Milestones in Elder Care
Join Benjamin Rose Institute on Aging and the Elder Justice Coalition as we mark the anniversaries of three groundbreaking pieces of legislation that have shaped the landscape of elder care in the United States: the Elder Justice Act, the Affordable Care Act (ACA), and the National Family Caregiver Support Program (NFCSP).
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How Loved Ones Can Intervene in a Hoarding Situation: Navigating the Process and Getting Professional Help
Hoarding is a complex condition that can severely affect both the individual who hoards and their loved ones. While people who hoard often resist help, intervention is sometimes necessary to prevent further harm and ensure the person’s safety and well-being. Loved ones may feel unsure of how to begin this process, especially given the emotional and logistical challenges involved.
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Effective Strategies for Recruiting and Engaging People Living with Dementia and Their Caregivers
Join us for an in-depth conversation on effective strategies for recruiting and engaging family and friend caregivers and people living with dementia in evidence-based dementia care programs. This session highlights marketing tools and outreach strategies provided by BRI Care Consultation, with a particular focus on the specific recruitment needs of GUIDE Model Participating Sites.
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Access to Resources in Ohio for Individuals Living With Dementia and Their Caregivers
Since 2022, Benjamin Rose Institute on Aging has partnered with Ohio State University, the Ohio Department of Aging, and several other aging organizations throughout the state to develop critical resources for individuals living with dementia and their family and friend caregivers. This partnership has led to the creation of Ohio’s first Alzheimer’s Disease and Other Dementias Statewide Resource Program, offering both virtual and in-person access to training, resources, and research on dementia and dementia care.
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Using Best Programs for Caregiving as a Resource for GUIDE Model Implementation
Take a tour of the innovative Best Programs for Caregiving (BPC) website, a free online directory that for the first time brings together nearly 50 evidence-based dementia caregiving programs (bpc.caregiver.org). In addition to a demo, you’ll learn how the database can be used as a valuable resource for GUIDE Participating Sites and Care Navigators to learn about and incorporate evidence-based programs to support GUIDE Model implementations.
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Navigating Change: The Impact of Shifting Administration and Congress on Aging Policies
Join Benjamin Rose Institute on Aging and the Elder Justice Coalition the first session of our 2025 Advocacy Webinar Series: “Navigating Change: The Impact of Shifting Administration and Congress on Aging Policies.” This timely and insightful webinar dives into how recent changes in the Administration and Congress may impact aging policies across the nation.
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Everything You Need to Know About the CMS GUIDE Model- And How Ohio Organizations Can Get Involved
This 30-minute presentation, followed by Q&A, includes an overview of CMS’ objectives for developing GUIDE, a review of the 9 required elements of GUIDE delivery, including clinical, care navigation, respite and other services, eligibility parameters, as well as the unique role that older adult services and healthcare organizations can play in the process.