Administration for Community Living

American Institutes for Research Honored by Anthem Awards for Knowledge Translation Expertise

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Tuesday, January 30, 2024
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The Anthem Awards , presented by the International Academy of Digital Arts and Sciences, recognizes innovation in the work of mission-driven organizations committed to amplifying social impact causes that spark global change.

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  • The Anthem Awards , presented by the International Academy of Digital Arts and Sciences, recognizes innovation in the work of mission-driven organizations committed to amplifying social impact causes that spark global change.
  • In total, the project has reached 240 countries, reflecting AIR’s strong commitment to evidence-based learning and increasing equitable access to education and health services.
  • As a winner of the Anthem Awards, AIR is in the company of other distinguished organizations, including AARP, the CDC Foundation, the Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health, and others.
  • Launched in 2021 by The Webby Awards, the Anthem Awards honors the purpose and mission-driven work of people, companies and organizations worldwide.

AmeriCorps Partners with the Administration for Community Living to Increase Volunteer Opportunities

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Thursday, January 11, 2024
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Across America, they are volunteering for community organizations, helping children with schoolwork, delivering meals to neighbors and helping parents with childcare,” said Michael D. Smith, CEO, AmeriCorps.

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  • Across America, they are volunteering for community organizations, helping children with schoolwork, delivering meals to neighbors and helping parents with childcare,” said Michael D. Smith, CEO, AmeriCorps.
  • “It has never been more important to ensure older adults and people with disabilities are both served by and have ample opportunity to serve their community.
  • Through this memorandum, AmeriCorps and Administration for Community Living will help ensure greater inclusion of older adults and people with disabilities in volunteer efforts.
  • AmeriCorps offers opportunities for individuals of all backgrounds to be a part of the national service community, grow personally and professionally, and receive benefits for their service.

CareAcademy Launches Fully-Translated Spanish User Experience to Better Serve Spanish-Speaking Direct Care Workers and Care Recipients

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Monday, August 21, 2023
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CareAcademy, a leading provider of online professional development for caregivers, is thrilled to announce the launch of its new Spanish user experience.

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  • CareAcademy, a leading provider of online professional development for caregivers, is thrilled to announce the launch of its new Spanish user experience.
  • ● Spanish-Language Course Enrollment: Caregivers who opt for the Spanish platform experience will automatically be enrolled in Spanish versions of courses whenever available.
  • The CareAcademy Spanish user experience revolutionizes caregiver training by delivering an end-to-end, fully translated user journey that recognizes the diverse linguistic landscape of the caregiver and care recipient population.
  • "We are immensely proud to introduce our groundbreaking Spanish user experience," said Helen Adeosun, CEO and Founder of CareAcademy.

ACADEMY OF NUTRITION AND DIETETICS RECEIVES $3 MILLION FEDERAL GRANT TO TEST NEW METHOD OF PROVIDING MALNUTRITION CARE FOR OLDER ADULTS

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Monday, July 17, 2023
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The amount represents the largest federal grant the Academy has received to date.

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  • The amount represents the largest federal grant the Academy has received to date.
  • It will enable the Academy to partner with eight hospitals and meal provision organizations.
  • If the program improves participants' outcomes, this new model will provide a scalable framework for malnutrition management and will benefit older persons with malnutrition,” Wright said.
  • Alison Steiber, PhD, RDN, the Academy’s chief science officer, will be the primary investigator for the study.

Study Finds 46% of Financial Professionals Don't Recommend LTC

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Thursday, June 29, 2023
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INDIANAPOLIS, June 29, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- A study on perceptions of long-term care (LTC) protection conducted by OneAmerica, in collaboration with Hanover Research, found that only 54% of financial professionals are currently recommending or offering LTC protection to clients.

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  • The study, which included a survey of more than 400 financial professionals, aimed to better understand their behaviors and views related to LTC planning and selling LTC products.
  • The results of the survey of financial professionals follows the LTC Consumer Planning Study , which examined perceptions of consumers about LTC.
  • As in the consumer study results, asset-based LTC protection was preferred over traditional LTC protection.
  • The top three reasons financial professionals said they recommend asset-based LTC protection were:
    "Financial professionals who are familiar with asset-based LTC showed they understand how it can benefit their clients," Levin said.

June 5-11 is Medicare Fraud Prevention Week

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Tuesday, May 30, 2023
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WASHINGTON, May 30, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Medicare Fraud Prevention Week kicks off on June 5 and ends on June 11.

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  • WASHINGTON, May 30, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Medicare Fraud Prevention Week kicks off on June 5 and ends on June 11.
  • Fraud can happen to anyone, so it's important that people are aware of the types of Medicare scams that are occurring.
  • Local team members teach people how to prevent Medicare fraud and assist beneficiaries with billing errors and disputes.
  • For more information on how to prevent Medicare fraud and to find a local SMP office, visit SMPresource.org .

AmeriCorps Honors Volunteers during Older Americans Month

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Monday, May 1, 2023
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Washington, DC, May 01, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Each May, AmeriCorps, the federal agency for national service and volunteerism, celebrates older adults as part of National Older Americans Month and the positive impacts they make possible.

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  • Washington, DC, May 01, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Each May, AmeriCorps, the federal agency for national service and volunteerism, celebrates older adults as part of National Older Americans Month and the positive impacts they make possible.
  • Every year, hundreds of thousands of the AmeriCorps members and AmeriCorps Seniors volunteers pledge to “get things done” through national service programs.
  • “AmeriCorps members and AmeriCorps Seniors volunteers serving in the Foster Grandparents, Senior Companions, and RSVP programs make incredible, lasting impact in their communities,” said AmeriCorps CEO Michael D. Smith.
  • Join with AmeriCorps this Older Americans Month and recognize the commitment of the thousands of Americans who have chosen to give back through national service and encourage others to follow in their footsteps.

Boost Your Budget® Week Helps Put Money in Older Adults' Pockets

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Tuesday, March 28, 2023
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ARLINGTON, Va., March 28, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- The National Council on Aging (NCOA), the national voice for every person's right to age well, announces its 2023 Boost Your Budget Week campaign, held April 10 to 14. Throughout the week, community organizations across the country will help older adults enroll in federal, state, and local benefits programs that can help bridge the widening gap between their income and the basic costs of living.

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  • Boost Your Budget Week is one tool that can help struggling older adults defray their high costs of living.
  • And the results are sobering: today, 1 million more older adults lack sufficient resources to make ends meet.
  • "We now have almost 6 million older adults who cannot age with dignity," said Ramsey Alwin , NCOA's President and CEO.
  • Boost Your Budget Week is one tool that can help struggling older adults defray their high costs of living."

Iowa Department for the Blind Selects Tyler Technologies’ Vocational Rehabilitation Solution

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Tuesday, February 21, 2023
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Tyler Technologies, Inc. (NYSE: TYL) announced it has signed an agreement with the Iowa Department for the Blind (IDB) for Tyler’s Vocational Rehabilitation solution.

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  • Tyler Technologies, Inc. (NYSE: TYL) announced it has signed an agreement with the Iowa Department for the Blind (IDB) for Tyler’s Vocational Rehabilitation solution.
  • The application will support both the IDB’s Vocational Rehabilitation and Independent Living Programs.
  • “We are thrilled to advance this mission by investing in Tyler’s Vocational Rehabilitation solution.
  • These services include innovative and effective vocational rehabilitation, independent living programs, and world-class library services.

Parks Associates: Impact of Growing Smart Home Ecosystem on Energy Management Solutions Addressed in New Research Whitepaper

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Thursday, November 24, 2022
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DALLAS, Nov. 23, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- A new Parks Associates whitepaper, Next Frontier of Smart Energy Management, reports strong consumer purchase intentions for smart energy devices—almost one-third plan to buy a smart light bulb (32%), smart plug (30%), and/or a smart thermostat (29%) in the next six months. The whitepaper, developed in partnership with SmartThings, addresses how connected technologies are making energy management and advanced home controls a reality, with implications for utilities, device and EV makers, solar and HVAC companies, and home and multifamily builders.

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  • DALLAS, Nov. 23, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- A new Parks Associates whitepaper, Next Frontier of Smart Energy Management , reports strong consumer purchase intentions for smart energy devicesalmost one-third plan to buy a smart light bulb (32%), smart plug (30%), and/or a smart thermostat (29%) in the next six months.
  • "Parks Associates research shows 45% of broadband households made energy-saving renovations or added major energy devices to their households in 2021, which is an all-time high," said Elizabeth Parks , President and CMO, Parks Associates.
  • Utilities and energy providers derive four key benefits from integration with smart home solutions: increased consumer engagement with energy management programs, facilitation of smart product integration in demand response (DR) programs, increased adoption of smart products for use in energy management, and increased program awareness through cross-marketing efforts.
  • "As utilities move into the next stage of energy services, simplifying the architecture and complexity will be critical," Parks said.