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September 26, 2021
Our next CCA Advocacy Committee Meeting is on Monday, September 27th from 9:30AM to 11:30AM. The Zoom link for the meeting is in this email - see below.
- At the September 27th meeting we will get more updates from our CCA Advocacy Subgroups. At our last meeting we had a few changes in subgroup members. You will also get to meet Olivia Hart who is the new Executive Assistant to CCA Advocacy Committee.
- Here is a link to an updated Advocacy Subgroup list - CLICK HERE
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Zoom Logon Information for Monday's Meeting
You will get the most out of our meetings if you can logon using a computer compared to calling in with a phone.
https://us02web.zoom.us/j/8814815119?pwd=UEkvcVJyWFNCZkhvU0hDT0RNWGR0Zz09
Link above should be all you need, but just in case:
Meeting ID: 881 481 5119
Passcode: CSL2020!
One tap mobile
+16699009128,,8814815119#,,,,,,0#,,24533218# US (San Jose)
Meeting ID: 881 481 5119
Passcode: 24533218
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Please reach out to the members in your Advocacy Subgroup and schedule time to meet. We want to hear from your group at upcoming CCA Advocacy Committee meetings.
We still need Advocacy Subgroup
Team Leads for these Topics:
- Caregiving
- Food Nutrition
- Pain Treatment Substance Abuse
Consider stepping forward as a Team Lead or if you are not part of an Advocacy Subgroup, sign up today. If you have background in an advocacy topic great, or if you don't - that is okay. We will train you.
Have questions about an advocacy topic?
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Contact:
Jeanette Hensley - email - 303-249-5598
Co-Chair of CCA Advocacy Committee
Rich Mauro - email - Direct: 303-480-6778
Co-Chair of CCA Advocacy Committee and Senior Policy and Legislative Analyst Regional Council of Governments (DRCOG)
Olivia Hart - email
Executive Assistant to CCA Advocacy Committee
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Advocacy Subgroup Resources | |
Below are articles and resources that are relevant to our Advocacy Subgroups' research. | |
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"Nursing homes and other long-term care centers were wholly unprepared for what 2020 brought. But anyone who is shocked by the volume of devastation happening in the facilities shouldn't be. Together we'll learn how our nation came to this crisis and engage in conversations around real potential for change ..." - READ MORE
Source: https://www.johnahartford.org
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Aging Issues in State Government | |
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"Cities are ground zero for the demographic shift that is changing America and the world, and city leaders are just beginning to understand the promise of an engaged older population. The urban landscape already holds resources - human, organizational, and technological - that can transform aging lives. From intergenerational mixed-use neighborhoods to smart city technologies and integrated housing and healthcare models, there is progress ..." - READ MORE
Source: https://milkeninstitute.org/
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CMS and Colorado’s Joint Budget Committee Approve $530 Million ARPA Funds to Transform Colorado’s Home and Community-Based Services System
"The Department of Health Care Policy & Financing (Department) has received approval from the Centers for Medicaid and Medicare Services (CMS) and the Colorado Joint Budget Committee (JBC) to use $530 million from the American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) to implement initiatives to enhance, expand, and strengthen Home and Community-Based Services (HCBS) in Colorado ..." - READ MORE
Source: https://hcpf.colorado.gov/arpa
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JBC Approves Polis-Primavera Administration Plan to Raise Minimum Wage for Colorado’s Direct Care Workers to $15/hour
"The Joint Budget Committee members and Chair Moreno approved a plan put forward by the Polis-Primavera administration and the Department of Health Care Policy and Financing that starting January 1, 2022, direct care workers funded with any state dollars working in-home and community-based settings are to receive a minimum wage of $15 per hour ..." - READ MORE
Source: https://www.colorado.gov/governor/
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Congregate Care and Caregiving | |
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The Invisible Caregiving Workforce
Who are the essential workers paid to care for America’s aged in their homes and in residential and nursing care facilities?
"The past year-and-a-half has put an unprecedented spotlight on the care received by America's aging population. There's been a renewed focus on the essential workers who do the hard, uncelebrated labor of tending to their daily, even hourly, personal, physical, emotional and social needs ..." - READ MORE
Source: https://www.nextavenue.org/
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2021's Most & Least Diverse States in America
"The American narrative is a story of diversity. Our history tells of many different peoples coming together from every walk of life to form what is today a complex tapestry of backgrounds. Our story will continue to advance that narrative in the decades to come. The U.S. Census Bureau predicts that by 2045 the U.S. will no longer have a single ethnic majority, currently non-Hispanic whites, and will grow increasingly more diverse in the years to follow ..." - READ MORE
Source: https://wallethub.com/
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The Villages Is a Success Story, But Many of Us Want Something Different in a Place to Live as We Get Older
The chairman of the Center for the Future of Aging's concerns about this type of 55+ community
"We learned from the 2020 U.S. Census that the fastest growing metro area in the nation is The Villages, a master-planned retirement community in central Florida. In a demographically changing and urbanizing America, this dominantly white, politically conservative stronghold bucked the trend as retirees lured by warm winters, pastel-hued homes, golf carts and pickleball courts flocked in ..." - READ MORE
Source: https://www.nextavenue.org/
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Update on Colorado Congressional Maps | |
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The latest draft of Colorado’s congressional map could become the final version. Here’s where the districts would be.
"A supermajority of commissioners must agree on a final map by Sept. 28, or the draft released Thursday will be one step closer to being final ..." - READ MORE
Source: Colorado Sun
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The CCA eNewsletters that go out on Sunday afternoons are archived on the CCA website. In particular, the September 5th CCA eNewsletter had resources for a variety of our advocacy research topics.
You can find all past newsletters at this link - CLICK HERE
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Our Saturday Spotlight is a new feature where we are putting a spotlight on our CCA volunteers and projects. This week's Saturday Spotlight is on Kathryn Armstrong. Kathryn is part of our CCA social media outreach team.
Colorado Center for Aging is always looking for volunteers. We recognize the value of diverse perspectives and experiences. Training is provided by CCA members and volunteers - LEARN MORE ABOUT VOLUNTEERING
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Accountable Care Collaborative Program Improvement Advisory Committee
The Accountable Care Collaborative Program Improvement Advisory Committee (PIAC) is made up of stakeholders who provide guidance and make recommendations to help improve health, access, cost and satisfaction of members and providers in the Accountable Care Collaborative (ACC). These meetings are open to the public.
Website: https://hcpf.colorado.gov/accountable-care-collaborative-program-improvement-advisory-committee
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Office of Community Living Stakeholder Engagement Events
The Office of Community Living (OCL) is working on a variety of policy and rule changes related to its Home and Community Based Services waivers and programs. The engagement of clients and stakeholders throughout these changes is a critical part of this process. Use this link to look for upcoming meetings - LEARN MORE
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Tuesday - September 28, 2021 - 11:00AM - Noon
Setting the Climate for Legislative Change
Join us for the educational workshop on communicating with media and lawmakers. This workshop, featuring a media communications professional and a former lawmaker, will teach you how to develop and present a compelling case, focused on making the case for stronger age discrimination laws. You can learn more and register here - LEARN MORE
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Tuesday - September 28, 2021 - 5:30PM MT
Rethinking Aging with Janine Vanderburg
Join Janine Vanderburg in a workshop in partnership with Johnson County Libraries. This event is open to anyone, anywhere. We'll be covering ageism; how it shows up in the workplace, health care, and policy; and most important - what are things that we can do about it that actually work. Even if you've previously attended one of our Ending Ageism Together workshops, I think you'll find the new material informative, and for those of you who have been asking for evening workshops, this one is for you.
LEARN MORE
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Tuesday, September 28, 2021 - 11:00AM - Noon M
Medicare Fraud Prevention 101
This is a virtual presentation on how people with Medicare can prevent fraud, errors, and abuse. The webinar is on Tuesday, September 28, 2021 from 11:00 AM to 12:00 noon (Mountain Time). Older adults, families, caregivers, representatives, and anyone on Medicare will find this information beneficial. Please provide a “request to attend/RSVP” e-mail to SHIP@DRCOG.ORG to receive a link in order to join the presentation and receive a survey via email afterwards.
Learn more about SHIP - CLICK HERE
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October 1, 2021
International Day of Older Persons United Nations
"The 2021 theme 'Digital Equity for All Ages' affirms the need for access and meaningful participation in the digital world by older persons. The fourth industrial revolution characterized by rapid digital innovation and by exponential growth has transformed all sectors of society, including how we live, work and ..." - LEARN MORE
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Friday, October 1, 2021 - 10:00AM - 11:00AM
Ending Ageism Together
On Oct. 1, the International Day of Older Persons, Top Sixty will facilitate discussions and actions to eliminate ageism.
In recognition of the International Day of Older Persons, Top Sixty will host an open forum on Zoom to identify and promote ideas and activities that everyone can engage in to combat ageism. The demographic shift to "older" will be the norm well into the latter part of the 21st century. If we don't acknowledge the extent to which our Western culture has undermined the value and contribution of our elders now, the negative stereotypes and myths about ageing will persist. This should be a concern to all of us, including politicians. Ageism negatively impacts individuals, society and future economic prosperity - LEARN MORE
Website: https://www.topsixtyoversixty.com
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Thursday, October 14, 2021 - 10:30AM - 12:00PM or 3:30 - 5:00PM
American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) Home and Community-Based Services (HCBS) Spending Plan Approval Informational Webinar
The Department is excited to announce that the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) and Colorado's Joint Budget Committee both approved the Department's ARPA HCBS Spending Plan on Tuesday, Sept. 21st. The Department has crafted an ARPA Spending Plan that will provide both short-term immediate relief to our members, their families, and our providers, while also investing in innovation to improve the system for the future. We appreciate your collaboration throughout this process and are eager to get to work on these projects in partnership with all of our stakeholders. To provide further details about our implementation plan we will be dedicating our webinars on Oct. 14 to the topic. We will also be extending each webinar by 30 minutes to ensure there is ample time for questions and discussion. Please watch for additional information in the coming days and weeks as we begin to roll out details about our plan.
Join by Zoom:
zoom.us/j/99317007314?pwd=RStTVDludnBYQlpNbjVReEVLK3lLUT09
Meeting ID: 993 1700 7314, Passcode: 396389
Join by Phone: (Toll-free) 877-853-5257, Passcode: 396389
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If you are not a member of
Colorado Center for Aging - Join Today!*
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Colorado Center for Aging is a 501c3 non-profit organization,
born out of the roots of Colorado Senior Lobby (CSL) - LEARN MORE
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*If you paid for a 2021 membership in Colorado Senior Lobby,
you are automatically a member of Colorado Center for Aging for 2021.
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Save the dates for our Fall CCA Advocacy Committee Meetings | |
We will meet twice a month, on the 2nd and 4th Mondays of the month through December. Please put these dates in your calendars. We will continue to send out our eNewsletter on Sunday afternoons. | |
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Monday, September 27th - CCA Advocacy Committee
Monday, October 11th - CCA Advocacy Committee
Monday, October 25th - CCA Advocacy Committee
Monday, November 8th - CCA Advocacy Committee
Monday, November 22nd - CCA Advocacy Committee
Monday, December 13th - CCA Advocacy Committee
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