The National Center on Advancing Person-Centered Practices and Systems (NCAPPS) has several updates on recent activities:

AoA’s  Alzheimer's Disease Programs Initiative - Grants to States and Communities program announcement (HHS-2019-ACL-AOA-ADPI-0360) seeks to support and promote the development and expansion of dementia-capable home and community-based service (HCBS) systems in States and Communities.  There are two application options contained in the single funding announcement: Grants to States (Option A) and Grants to Communities (Option B).

As communities around the world prepare to commemorate World Elder Abuse Awareness Day, ACL is making it easier for the public and professionals to access critical information about elder justice from our resource centers.

On May 22, Minnesota Governor Walz signed H.F. 90, a package of reforms aimed at providing greater protection for older and vulnerable adults residing in assisted living facilities. Among other provisions, the Bill includes funding to support additional staff for the Office of Ombudsman for Long-Term Care.

A new grant opportunity from the National Institute on Disability, Independent Livin

The Paralysis Resource Center (PRC) State Pilot Program is designed to help assess the most effective and efficient way

A new grant opportunity from the National Institute on Disability, Independent Livin

ACL is pleased to announce the 2019 cohorts of Chronic Disease Self-Management Education (CDSME) and Falls Prevention grantees. The project period for these grants is May 1, 2019 – April 30, 2022. The new CDSME grantees will reach an estimated 20,000 participants through evidence-based CDSME and self-management support programs. The cooperative agreements are intended to increase the number of CDSME program participants, while concurrently enhancing the sustainability of these proven programs in the aging and disability network.