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In this issue:
LTSS News
Funding Opportunities
LTSS Webinars
Featured Video
Featured Resources
About this Newsletter |
The Indian Health Service, tribes and tribal organizations, and urban Indian health programs throughout Indian Country recognize the need for long-term services and supports (LTSS) programs to improve the health and well-being of American Indian and Alaska Native (AI/AN) elders and people with disabilities. This is the first issue of a monthly LTSS Newsletter designed to keep readers informed about LTSS news, events, funding opportunities, and resources. The newsletter is a product of the LTSS Technical Assistance Center at CMS.gov.
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 LTSS News |
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November is National Alzheimer's Disease Awareness Month
...and in the words of IHS Elder Health Consultant Bruce Finke on the Indian Country Today Media Network: "It is a blessing to have more elders in Indian Country, but we know as our population ages that we expect to see more dementia. There are other conditions that contribute to the rate and severity of dementia, especially high blood pressure and cardiovascular disease and stroke. Those rates are higher in American Indian and Alaska Natives and increasing because of the relationship with diabetes." Read Bruce Finke's recent testimony on Alzheimer's Disease in Indian Country before the Senate Special Committee on Aging.
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November is also National Family Caregivers Month, when we honor caregivers and the sacrifices they make to keep family members at home for as long as possible. Explore AOA's support services for Native American caregivers or write a personal tribute to a family caregiver on the Alzheimer's Association site.
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REMINDER
| Medicare Open Enrollment closes December 7. Visit medicare.gov to compare coverage options, get costs, and enroll |
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National Influenza Vaccination Week is coming up December 7 to 13. Visit the CDC website for free publicity resources like flyers, fact sheets, posters, brochures, radio public service announcements, and a website widget.
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Funding Opportunities |
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Request for Applications: Targeted Technical Assistance to Build the Business Capacity of Community-Based Aging and Disability Organizations for Integrated Services Partnerships
The Administration for Community Living (ACL) is announcing an opportunity for up to 10 networks of community-based aging and disability organizations to participate in a learning collaborative and receive targeted technical assistance related to business acumen. ACL is particularly interested in working with networks that include a diverse mix of organizations serving people with disabilities and older adults. Applications must be submitted electronically via email to Lauren.Solkowski@acl.hhs.gov by 11:59 p.m. eastern time on Monday, December 8, 2014.
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LTSS Webinars |
Falls are the leading cause of both fatal and nonfatal injuries in adults aged 65 and older. How can tribes build a program that will diminish falls and resulting injuries? A recorded webinar, Preventing Falls and Injuries: Building a Program that Works, explains the building blocks of an effective fall prevention program.
This is one of many informative webinars for those involved in providing LTSS to American Indians and Alaska Natives.
New LTSS webinars are presented on the 4th Wednesday of each month. Because of the holidays, the next webinar will occur in January 2015.
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Webinar Archive
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Featured Video |
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Long-Term Care in Indian Country: Eastern Band of Cherokee Indians
The Eastern Band of Cherokee Indians has developed a comprehensive range of LTSS services for their community. Watch this 5-minute video to find out how the tribe collaborates with North Carolina officials and maximizes resources to serve the needs of its members. |
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Featured Resources |
National LTSS Resources
The National LTSS Resources page offers a comprehensive collection of links to agencies, organizations, universities, LTSS programs, and tribal epidemiology centers. Bookmark this page for easy access to information about veteran's programs, grants, population data, research studies, elder abuse prevention, housing, caregivers, facilities, finance, and even more.
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LTSS Resource Library
The LTSS Resource Library offers many resources to help you start, support, or improve LTSS in your community. Each month, we feature a tool from the library.
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About the Newsletter
The Long Term Services and Supports Newsletter is published monthly by the Tribal Affairs Division of CMS to share information, funding opportunities, and resources with tribal leaders, LTSS health planners, and supporters.
Have a news tip or comment?
Contact us: ltssinfo@kauffmaninc.com
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