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The quality of life of persons living with all types of disabilities is closely tied to the services they receive in home- and community-based settings. Among these services are residential supports, personal care services, and community living supports. Despite its importance, the quality of home and community-based services (HCBS) has historically been difficult to define and even more difficult to measure. 

October is National Retirement Security Month, an opportunity for workers of all ages to reflect on their retirement savings and goals. To celebrate the month, ACL is highlighting the tireless and impactful work of our partners, including our resource centers to ensure economic security and opportunities for retirement income for older Americans. 

Today, ACL released a report on the fourth year of data collected by the National Adult Maltreatment Reporting System (NAMRS). NAMRS is the only comprehensive national initiative compiling data on the  abuse, neglect, and exploitation of older adults and adults with disabilities as reported to adult protective services (APS).

Employment Innovation: Improving Work for People with Disabilities Save the Date: Wednesday, October 28, 2020, 12:00 p.m. – 5:00 p.m. EDT.

ACL is pleased to announce the release of the first ever Research Agenda for Adult Protective Service (APS). APS is a key provider of intervention and services to older adults and people with disabilities experiencing abuse, neglect, and exploitation. The goals of this research agenda are to:

Update: Unfortunately registration is full for this workshop. In case of cancellations, there is a wait list. Contact Rhonda Schwartz to be added to the wait list at Rhonda.Schwartz@acl.hhs.gov.

During Malnutrition Awareness Week™ the American Society for Parenteral and Enteral Nutrition organizes a series of events to educate healthcare professionals and the public about the importance of including nutrition in assessing and managing the health of individuals. 

Webinar: Sustaining Programs for People Living with Dementia and their Caregivers: Billing for Dementia Services Thursday, October 22, 2020 2:00-3:00 PM ET