This webinar aims to provide a foundation to understand the basics of Alzheimer's and dementia, the importance of early detection and the diagnostic process, and current FDA approved treatments for Alzheimer's. You will hear about the challenges and stressors caregivers experience and also gain an understanding of the role of the 24/7 Helpline and when to refer your clients for support.

IQ Category: Consumer Access to Services

Understanding the Long-Term Care Ombudsman program (LTCOP) is important for Information and Referral/Assistance professionals. This webinar explores the role and responsibilities of the LTCOP. The Ombudsman program serves as an advocate for residents of nursing homes and residential care communities. At the end, participants will know when it's appropriate to refer callers to the LTCOP and what kind of assistance the caller can expect to receive. 

IQ Category: Preventing Abuse and Exploitation

Join the National I&R Support Center and our partner, the National Council on Independent Living, for a presentation on key trends and developments in Information & Referral/Assistance services. This webinar draws on findings from the 2023 Aging and Disability I&R/A National Survey. This comprehensive survey explored the landscape of I&R/A services in areas such as staffing, referrals and unmet needs, partnerships, standards, training, and more.  

IQ Category: Consumer Access to Services

Communication is at the heart of Information and Referral. I&R professionals communicate with individuals, families, and community members every day. I&R specialists know the power of words. Join this webinar to learn about Reframing Aging and communication practices that advance age-inclusive language. Reframing aging promotes aging as a part of the human experience that engages all of us.

IQ Category: Community Integration

Medicare-related fraud can harm the health, finances, and wellbeing of beneficiaries. While a long-standing challenge, the pandemic, and now the unwinding of Medicaid continuous coverage, are fertile ground for fraud and scams. Join this webinar to learn about the Senior Medicare Program (SMP) and its mission to prevent, detect, and report health care fraud affecting Medicare. The presentation will include common and emerging fraud trends including medical identity theft and COVID fraud, and educational products created by the SMP to protect the public. Attendees will also learn about the SMP’s groundbreaking effort over a three-year period to detect, analyze, and report COVID fraud to assist multi-agency law enforcement task forces across the nation.

IQ Category: Preventing Abuse and Exploitation