The Alliance is 35 organizations addressing the workforce crisis in caring for an aging America. Positions do not necessarily represent opinions of member orgs.
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Thank you to our Congressional champions @janschakowsky @michaelcburgess @SenatorCollins @SenBobCasey for strengthening the health workforce and caregivers that care for older adults during this challenging time.
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EWA member @NHCOA discusses health disparities affecting Latinas and strategies to support family caregivers. Read more about advancing equitable care and support here: ow.ly/htR050ZSVTj
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Diabetes affects more than blood sugar - it can also affect brain health. Managing diabetes, staying active, eating well, and taking medications as prescribed can support brain health and help reduce dementia risk. iasquared.org/resources/help…
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Moving Forward joined colleagues at the AgingIn Annual Conference in Denver to highlight practical approaches to ensuring residents remain at the center of decisions that affect their lives
Check out the conference here: ow.ly/m0MF50ZKY8K
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The CARE Network is seeking feedback on its draft CARE Research Agenda, a national roadmap to strengthen the evidence base for family caregiving and better align research with caregivers' needs. Share your feedback by September 25: ow.ly/KCaU50ZOw8F
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#WorldAlzheimersDay
@GeriPsyc honors 57+ million people with dementia and caregivers and urges faster diagnosis, caregiver support, research, end stigma against Alzheimers.
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Amid the Rural Health win for more funding, gaps remain: on McKnight's Newsmakers Podcast, Vermont Health Care Association's Helen Labun tells editor Kimberly Marselas how new funding will benefit a few of Vermont's 35 nursing homes. Learn more here: ow.ly/ixVN50ZPTsU
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Greater perceived social support, higher program frequency, and middle school education or higher were linked to greater physical activity among nursing home residents, according to an article published in Frontiers in Public Health. Learn more here: ow.ly/qPWb50ZPTFe
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A multidisciplinary expert panel, hosted by the Infectious Diseases Society of America (IDSA), drafted a consensus-based position paper that offered evidence-informed recommendations for hospital-based sepsis improvement. Learn more here: ow.ly/LjGv50ZPTOi
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EWA member National Council on Aging shares resources on supporting the mental health and well-being of older adults with vision loss and deaf blindness during Suicide Prevention Month. Learn more at: ow.ly/Grqe50ZNuVe
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September is Falls Prevention Awareness Month! EWA member ACL is working across federal agencies to strengthen falls prevention and support healthy aging. Explore ACL's resources: ow.ly/V8Pw50ZNtOs
#FallsPrevention #HealthyAging
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Moving Forward Coalition hosted a Coalition Conversation on September 1 exploring ways to strengthen resident councils and promote resident engagement and leadership. Access the recording here: ow.ly/4jC650ZKYhq
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During falls prevention week, ACL shares ways to reduce fall risk. Strength\mobility training, managing chronic conditions\medications, better home safety, and proper nutrition\hydration all help prevent falls allowing older adults remain independent.
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Hospitals & Area Agencies on Aging are teaming up to combat social isolation among older adults. Partnerships are using social prescribing, shared appointments, virtual reality caregiver training, and community programs for well-being. Read the whole blog: ow.ly/vMXF50YmzE9
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October is Residents' Rights Month! This year's theme, "Join Us at the Table," highlights how food, mealtime, and community support dignity, choice, and quality of life. Learn more and access resources from EWA member Consumer Voice: ow.ly/w6Mw50ZOwBK
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Registration is now open for the Second Annual #DementiaFriendsgiving hosted by @dfamerica_ Join DFA on November 10 from 12:30–3:00 PM ET for Harvesting Connections: Celebrating relationships, community and the power of coming together.
Register: dfamerica.org/friendsgiving/.
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Dementia care is evolving, and significant strides have been made!
@ahcancal shares that "The future of #dementia care is bright. Explore the latest insights in #ProviderMag: brnw.ch/21x5LxL "
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Moving Forward Coalition will be presenting at the 2026 National Consumer Voice Annual Conference, September 28 - October 1. Connect with advocates from across the country to learn, collaborate, and share insights on long-term care. Register here: ow.ly/mRmB50ZKYtm
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The Connecticut Long Term Care Ombudsman Program will host the 2026 VOICES Forum on October 2, bringing resident leaders together to strengthen resident councils and build stronger communities. Register here: ow.ly/Q4uY50ZKYzf
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EWA member GSA will host its 2026 Annual Scientific Meeting November 4-7, bringing together leaders in aging science, research, and education. Moving Forward Coalition will also be presenting at the meeting. Register here: ow.ly/irtp50ZKYGb
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Earlier this year, EWA member The Moving Forward Coalition hosted a national convening with GWEPs, nursing home providers, educators, and CNAs to explore ways to strengthen and standardize CNA career pathways across states. Learn more here: ow.ly/99SQ50ZKZpu
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