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Building Age-Friendly Health Systems and a Workforce to Match

WEBAge-Friendly Health Systems is an initiative of The John A. Hartford Foundation and the Institute for Healthcare Improvement (IHI), in partnership with the …

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Geriatric Training for the Workforce and Community

WEBWith U.S. demographics shifting, an increasing number older adults will require care as they age. In an effort to develop a well trained workforce to care for our …

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Caring for an Aging America: Meeting the health care needs of …

WEBAN AGING AMERICA: What is meant by the terms “an aging America,” “Silver Tsunami,” and “Graying of America”? The combination of the aging of the Baby Boom population, …

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Education & Training: Meeting the Needs of Older Adults

WEBTo meet the unique needs of older adults, the Eldercare Workforce Alliance is calling for increased funding for the geriatrics health professions, direct-care …

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Our Members Eldercare Workforce Alliance

WEBAmerican Health Care Association/National Center for Assisted Living. As the nation’s largest association of long term and post-acute care providers, AHCA advocates for …

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IOM Report Eldercare Workforce Alliance

WEBREPORT BRIEF. The number of older adults in the United States will almost double between 2005 and 2030, and the nation is not prepared to meet their social and health …

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Title VII and VIII Geriatrics Health Professions Training Programs

WEBThe number of Americans over age 65 is expected to surpass 72 million by 2030, representing a 71% increase from today’s 41 million older adults. That is why the Health …

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Workforce Shortage Eldercare Workforce Alliance

WEBThe scarcity of workers specializing in the care of older adults – the eldercare workforce – is even more pronounced. It is estimated that by 2030, 3.5 million additional health care …

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Care Coordination & Older Adults Issue Brief

WEBThere has been significant emphasis in the last several years on care coordination’s role in supporting older adults and in reaching the key aims of health care reform, namely …

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Coalition of Geriatric Nursing Organizations

WEBSince 2001, Sarah has been the Coordinator of the Coalition of Geriatric Nursing Organizations (CGNO) until she retired on September 8, 2015. If you wish to contact …

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Education & Training Aging America

WEBTo meet the needs of our aging population, the Eldercare Workforce Alliance advocates for public policies that support programs such as the Geriatrics Workforce Enhancement …

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Defining Core Competencies for the Professional Long-Term Care

WEBMember: LeadingAge How well health care professionals are being trained to care for older adults and the initiatives underway to improve that trainingA status report compiled by …

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Immigrants and the Eldercare Workforce

WEBThe Eldercare Workforce Alliance (EWA) urges policymakers to review carefully all immigration-related legislation and regulations for their potential impact on the health …

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About Our Mission and Vision Eldercare Workforce Alliance

WEBAbout Eldercare Workforce Alliance. The Eldercare Workforce Alliance is a group of 35 national organizations, joined together to address the immediate and future workforce …

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Personal Care Aide Training Requirements: Summary of State …

WEBPersonal care aides (PCAs) provide essential supports and services that enable older adults and individuals with disabilities to reside safely in their homes and participate in …

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Public Policy Priorities Eldercare Workforce Alliance

WEBThe Alliance believes that we can provide high-quality, coordinated, person- and family-centered health care and LTSS to older adults who are dually eligible for Medicare and …

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Cultural Competence: A Challenge Facing Health Care Providers

WEBBy Nicolás Peña. Washington, D.C. January, 2019 – Hispanics are one of the country’s largest ethnic groups and one of the fastest growing demographics, …

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HRSA Announces Geriatrics Academic Career Awards

WEBClick here for the full press release. Washington, DC—The Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA) announced 26 Geriatrics Academic …

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