Navigating Change: The Impact of Shifting Administration and Congress on Aging Policies
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Navigating Change: The Impact of Shifting Administration and Congress on Aging Policies
March 11, 2025 1:00 pm
Join Benjamin Rose Institute on Aging and the Elder Justice Coalition on Tuesday, March 11, 2025, from 1:00 – 2:00 PM for 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 will dive into how recent changes in...
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The Impact of Caregiving on Family Members and Friends
Family members and friends provide an average of 80% of the help needed by older adults who are unable to independently complete all their daily activities due to an illness or disability. While assistance from professionals or paid helpers may also be beneficial, most of the time, family members and friends are the main source of support, with one or more assisting and serving in the role of caregiver.
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The Impact of Cybercrimes on Mental Health in Older Adults
Cybercrimes have increased 20 percent since the onset of COVID-19 in 2020. Romance scams stole more than $139 million from older adults in 2020. According to a report by the Federal Trade Commission, that’s a 65 percent increase from 2019, when reported losses were nearly $84 million. While the monetary loss is staggering, it is often the devastating emotional toll that impacts the mental health of older adults, their families and those that care for them the most. This webinar will explore the topic of cybercrimes, why older adults are targets, the impact this trauma can have on an individual's mental health and ways to find help in the community.
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The Impact of Alcohol Consumption on Older Adults and How Caregivers Can Help
In many cultures, alcohol consumption is so engrained in social rituals that not drinking seems much stranger to people than frequently drinking. However, alcohol is never without its risks, and this is especially true for older people. Older adults are much more vulnerable to the adverse effects of alcohol than younger people due to age-related changes to their bodies, medication interactions and other health conditions. And though reckless drinking is an issue most people associate with younger people, older adults, especially those in the 55-64 range, are more at risk of alcohol-induced deaths than any other age category, according to data from the CDC.
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The Impact of Intergenerational Programming
Intergenerational programs provide opportunities to bridge generations through interactive activities and shared experiences. The impact and benefits of intergenerational programming can be measured on many levels. Whether you’re an older adult interested in participating in these activities or an organizer interested in planning them, here are just a few real world examples from the Benjamin Rose Institute on Aging’s Rose Centers for Aging Well of how intergenerational activities have benefited various generations of participants.
Rose on the Go: Navigating the Digital World
August 19th @ 4:30 - 5:30 PM Part of the "For Grown Folks Only" workshop series, you're invited to join Benjamin Rose and DigitalC for an informative lesson on best practices for navigating the internet. Residents who attend three of the six workshops will be entered into a raffle to win one of three gift...
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Understanding the Impact of the Older Americans Act
May marks a significant celebration for the nation's older adults—Older Americans Month. This yearly observance, established in 1963, is more than just a month-long recognition; it's a celebration of the invaluable contributions and wisdom of older Americans, as well as a commitment to improving their quality of life through important services.
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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.
