The Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) is hosting a two-part webinar series on accessible communications and how to effectively create them throughout the disaster cycle.

ACL is pleased to announce the 2020 awards for its state and community Alzheimer's Disease Programs Initiative (ADPI). The 12 newly awarded, 3-year cooperative agreements are with 2 states and 10 community organizations for a total of $10,841,332. The awardees are located in 10 states across the nation.

ACL is pleased to announce the 2020 awards for its Alzheimer's Disease Programs Initiative (ADPI) Dementia Capability in Indian Country. The 4 newly awarded, 3-year cooperative agreements are in support of tribal communities located in 4 states across the nation. The awards total $950,931. As American Indians and Alaska Natives are living longer, the incidence of Alzheimer’s disease and related dementias (ADRD) are increasing in Indian Country. By 2060, the number of Tribal elders aged 65 and older living with dementia is projected to grow significantly.

The National Quality Forum (NQF) has announced that the Person-Centered Planning and Practice (PCP) Project 

Monday, August 10, 2020 2:00-3:30 PM ET

Register for the webinar on Wednesday, August 19 at 2:30 - 4:00 pm ET.

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Opioid-related overdose deaths and morbidity have emerged as a complex and evolving challenge for the U.S. healthcare system. The March 2020 Morbidity and Mortality Weekly Report confirmed that in 2018 there were nearly 47,000 U.S.