Celebrating Milestones in Elder Care
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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...
Celebrating Milestones in Elder Care: The Anniversaries of the Elder Justice Act, Affordable Care Act, and National Family Caregiver Support Program
April 15, 2025 1:00 pm
Join Benjamin Rose Institute on Aging and the Elder Justice Coalition on Tuesday, April 15, 2025, at 1:00 PM EST for a 90-minute webinar 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...
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Understanding the Role of a Geriatric Care Manager in Elder Care
Those of us who provide care for a loved one have probably heard the term “Geriatric Care Manager” on a regular basis. However, even though the phrase is a familiar one, we may not know exactly what one is since it’s a relatively new profession in the field of eldercare. A geriatric care manager is a licensed professional, often a nursing or social work specialist, with expertise in geriatrics. Families hire them to evaluate their loved one's needs and coordinate care using community resources. This profession proves particularly valuable when families live far away or are unable to manage all caregiving responsibilities themselves. Geriatric care managers can act as "professional relatives" supporting the family.
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The Elder Index
Each year, the Social Security Administration updates its Cost of Living Allowance (COLA) for Social Security beneficiaries. Beginning in January 2021, participants received a 1.3 percent increase in their monthly benefit. According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, the overall inflation rate (the Consumer Price Index or CPI) was 1.4 percent. Earlier this month, the Social Security Administration announced...
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Collaborative Approaches in Elder Justice for Protecting Adults Living with Dementia and IDD
Join us for a thought-provoking webinar featuring esteemed experts in the field on elder justice, specifically highlighting work to protect those with dementia or IDD. Dr. Ronan Factora of the Cleveland Clinic and Natasha Pietrocola of the Cuyahoga County Division of Senior and Adult Services describe an innovative collaboration to provide virtual capacity assessments to Adult Protective Service (APS) clients who need them. Dr. Jess Bibbo from Benjamin Rose Institute on Aging presents emerging evidence about the impact of pets in the lives of people affected by dementia, as well as the benefits and challenges of client pet ownership encountered by APS professionals. Courtney Reynolds from Benjamin Rose shares information about a training program designed to educate mandatory reporters on abuse, neglect and exploitation. Discover collaborative approaches, innovative solutions, and the latest research aimed at ensuring the dignity and safety of older and disabled adults living with dementia and other impairments.
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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.
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Mandated Reporting of Elder Abuse: What to Know
Elder abuse affects millions of older adults every year. As our population continues to age, the risk of abuse, neglect and exploitation also rises. To combat this, many states have established mandated reporting laws requiring certain professionals to report suspected or confirmed cases of elder abuse.
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Breaking Down the Seven Types of Elder Abuse
Caregivers play an important role in protecting not just a loved one’s health, but their overall safety and wellness as well. According to the National Council on Aging, one in 10 Americans age 60 and older are the victims of elder abuse, but only around one in every 24 cases of abuse is reported. In cases when a loved one is unable or even unwilling to report, caregivers may be the person in the best position to get help. However, it can be hard to identify the problem if we are unfamiliar with the types of actions that qualify as abuse.
