LTCC February DIGEST 🍫 ❤️

It's Black History Month!!

This month every citizen in this country is encouraged to seriously consider the impact of discrimination on black people, and to consider how to undo that hurt. In the course of trying to do just that, our Long Term Care Council has discovered a major barrier; lack of authentic representation. Having heard from people of color in our community, we feel the need to make this barrier known to all.

While we on the planning committee are white and cannot speak with lived experience, neither can we expect all the work of undoing racist systems to fall on the shoulders of people of color.

So, let’s talk about what diverse representation means to those we call “diverse.”

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Celebrate this month with some self-education! These classes are hosted online, easy to attend, and tailored to many interests. Whether you want to know more about history, business, music, art, cooking, or if you just want to join a movie club, this list has something for you! Click the pic above, or:

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An investigation by the US Treasury has revealed that black people are around three to five times more likely to be audited than white people.

Instead of focusing on sources of large amounts of underreported income, the current algorithm targets people that might be m isreporting low-income tax credits. Due to wage discrimination, these people are more likely to be black.

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A new study published in the American Journal of Psychiatry reveals how racism affects the development of specific structures within the brain.

The stress that comes from race-based discrimination can limit growth of gray matter in the parts of the brain that regulate how we cope with stress and negative life events, and can have a lifelong impact.

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If you want some more information about what cultural events are happening this month, check out the Diversity Calendar below!!

SAIL Has an Announcement!!

Newsletters!

Community Connections

Road to Recovery

Kingsbury Senior Center

Family Services Association

Announcements from the Hudson Mohawk Area Education Center!

Competitive Scholarship Program for High School students!

Social Determinants of Health internships for students in Health Professions!

High School internships, scholarships, placement assistance, and more!

Hudson/Mohawk AHEC is providing a series of free Workplace Stability Trainings with Pru Pease. Pru is an engaging speaker and retired judge with experience on both sides of the social services desk. Sessions are hosted on zoom, with an upcoming in-person session in may

February 15th!

March 1st!

HIV, Substance use, and Social Justice

February 23rd!

Creating an LGBTQ-Affirming Practice

March 2nd!

Providing Care to Transgender Adolescents and Young Adults

March 7th!

WWAMH's Road to Recovery has new programs!

If you know anyone who is thinking about addiction recovery services, please do share.

Vision Board Workshop

Dual Recovery Writing Community

Essential Oils Education

Dual Recovery Meetings

Future Events!

Freedom Rein Equine Therapy!

February Programs at the Conkling Center!

Powerful Tools For Caregivers classes begin in March!

Pre-Registration is REQUIRED!!

Substance Use Disorder and NARCAN Training!

March 2nd!

LTCC Mission and Exec Committee Members

Cynthia Mitchell - LTCC Chair - Southern Adirondack Independent Living

Heather Whitney- Vice Chair- Community Member

Phyllis Panetta - NY Connects - Ind. Living Center of the Hudson Valley

Keane Jones-NY Connects- Ind. Living Center of the Hudson Valley

Dee Park - NY Connects - Warren County Office for the Aging

Cathy Bearor - NY Connects - Warren County Office for the Aging

Gina Cantanucci-Mitchell - NY Connects - Washington County ADRC

Stephanie Raney-NY Connects-Washington County ADRC

info@wwhltcc.org

Our Washington-Warren-Hamilton Long Term Care Council is made up of consumers, caregivers, providers, advocates, government representatives (AAA directors, DSS commissioners), and key stakeholders (including Independent Living Centers) who come together to analyze the local long term services and supports system, identify gaps, duplication, and barriers in the system and make recommendations for improvements. Our Council uses our findings to work toward a system that is more streamlined, efficient, and responsive, helping individuals remain at home and in the community.