16th Annual Katz Policy Lecture: Diversity in Aging
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18th Annual Katz Policy Lecture: Mental Health & Aging
This 18th Annual Katz Policy Lecture examines emerging and existing policies associated with mental health and aging and their implications for older adults and their loved ones. Our keynote speaker, Matthew Fullen, Ph.D., LPCC, Associate Professor at Virginia Tech, discusses recent developments in Medicare policy related to older adult mental health care, and opportunities for stakeholders in the behavioral health and aging services sectors.
19th Annual Katz Policy Lecture: Advancing Dementia Caregiving
June 17, 2025 1:00 pm
Please join Benjamin Rose for our 19th Annual Katz Policy Lecture: Advancing Dementia Caregiving on Tuesday, June 17, 2025, from 1:00 to 3:00 p.m. EST. The lecture convenes advocates to explore potential policy approaches to important aging. This year, the 19th annual Katz Policy Lecture will examine groundbreaking research and innovations in dementia care. Dr....
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17th Annual Katz Policy Lecture: Safe, Affordable and Accessible Housing for Older Adults
This year, the 17th annual Katz Policy Lecture examines safe, affordable, and sustainable housing for older adults. Our keynote speaker, Diane Yentel, President and CEO of the National Low Income Housing Coalition, discusses new directions in national and state housing policies related to older adults and their family and friend caregivers. Following the keynote address, a reactor panel of industry experts offer their responses to the presentation and discuss how housing issues impact individuals and the communities they are a part of.
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15th Annual Katz Policy Lecture: National Family Caregiving Strategies and Policy Recommendations from the RAISE Family Caregiving Advisory Council
This year, the 15th annual Katz Policy Lecture, sponsored by AARP Ohio, will examine the RAISE Family Caregivers Act, which directs the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services to develop and maintain a national strategy to recognize and support family caregivers. The Act identifies actions that communities, providers, the government and others are taking to help family and friend caregivers, and aims to improve information sharing, collaboration, government support and assessment of caregiver programming across these efforts. Our keynote speaker, Alan B. Stevens, PhD, will discuss family caregiving strategies and policy recommendations from the RAISE Family Caregiving Advisory Council, and the impact these will have on our communities. Following our keynote speaker, a reactor panel of industry experts will give their responses to the presentation, and discuss how the Act impacts different types of individuals and communities, as well as state level policy.
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Aging in Place
What’s the best way to successfully age in place? This webinar will review our newest homeownership workshop: “Aging in Place: Know Your Housing Options.” We’ll discuss how you can assess your loved one’s home for safety, accessibility and affordability; how your loved one can use their home equity to keep their home; ways to explore the many housing options available to your loved one; additional benefits; and legal and tax issues. We’ll also share an overview of Ohio’s first nonprofit real estate agency, and the many services offered to help both first time homebuyers purchase their first home and older adults transition out of their last homes.
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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Advocacy, Policy and Aging Services in the New Administration: A Conversation with Bob Blancato
Bob Blancato discusses policy trends, funding challenges, and advocacy strategies for aging services.
Resources for Aging Adults
Explore articles and resources to help you live well as you age. Our topics include aging in place, avoiding scams, organizing finances, caring for your mental health and so much more!
