Upcoming Community Events
Wednesday, May 8, 2024 | 2:00 - 3:15 p.m.
The National Center on Law and Elder Rights (NCLER) invites you to attend this webinar where they will discuss new federal policies related to reverse mortgage loan foreclosures.
Reverse mortgage loans are meant to prevent displacement of low-income older adults and preserve housing stability, however these loans can end up in foreclosure for a number of reasons. Reverse mortgage borrowers can end up in foreclosure if they default on property taxes or insurance or if the lender believes they have permanently moved out of the home. Non-borrowing spouses and other heirs may also end up facing the risk of foreclosure, but foreclosure avoidance options are available. This webinar will cover reverse mortgage basics, recent policy changes, and important updates to help reverse mortgage borrowers, spouses, and heirs avoid foreclosure.
Speakers:
- Sarah Mancini, National Consumer Law Center
- Maryann Flanigan Sutherland, Legal Services of New Jersey
Tuesday, May 14, 2024 | 1:00 - 4:00 p.m.
Wednesday, May 15, 2024 | 1:00 - 3:30 p.m.
Given the importance of elevating innovative approaches to help older adults, people with disabilities, and caregivers stay engaged and connected, Commit to Connect and engAGED: The National Resource Center for Engaging Older Adults are again joining forces to co-host the National Summit to Increase Social Connections.
This virtual summit will bring together national, state, and local leaders — including United States Surgeon General Dr. Vivek Murthy — working across sectors to address social isolation and loneliness. The summit will spotlight creative technology solutions and innovative programs that you can adapt to the needs of people in your community, along with tools and resources that can help you leverage technology to foster social connection.
The summit is a free event, but you must register to participate! Visit the event page for more information and the full agenda.
This event will include CART closed captioning and ASL interpretation. Contact info@committoconnect.org with any questions.
Tuesday, May 14, 2024 | 2:00 - 3:15 p.m.
The National Center on Law and Elder Rights invites you to attend this webinar.
Older LGBTQ+ Veterans have unique legal needs and may face barriers to accessing services and supports. The effects of now repealed policies like “Don’t Ask Don’t Tell” still persist. Legal assistance, aging services, and elder rights advocates are crucial partners in connecting older LGBTQ+ Veterans to benefits and providing person-centered representation.
This training will cover:
- The historical context of discrimination experienced by older LGBTQ+ Veterans;
- How to increase access to critical benefits and resources through discharge upgrades or corrections;
- Trauma-informed and culturally competent strategies; and
- Information about SAGEVets, a program in New York that helps LGBTQ+ older adult Veterans access services and support for their overall health and wellness.
Speakers:
- Aaron Tax, Managing Director of Government Affairs & Policy Advocacy, SAGE
- Mallory Andrews, Staff Attorney, Legal Aid Foundation of Los Angeles
- Bryan Ellicott, Program Manager, SAGEVets
Tuesday, May 21, 2024 | 8:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m.
The North Carolina Partnershp to Address Adult Abuse (NCP3A) invites you to attend their annual conference. The event serves as a platform for interested professionals to delve into pressing issues surrounding adult abuse, neglect, and exploitation, and to explore innovative approaches to address them effectively.
The theme for the conference this year is Breaking Barriers with Transformative Actions.
Tuesday, May 21, 2024 | 8:30 - 10:00 a.m.
The Guilford County Family Justice Center invites you to attend this in-person event.
Creating a family-friendly, safe, and thriving workplace includes supporting employees impacted by domestic violence and abuse. This training will provide an overview of domestic violence and its impact on the employee and employer.
Survivors from the Guilford County Family Justice Center will share personal experiences and highlight ways to improve workplace policies and procedures to enhance safety and create a more supportive work environment.
Resources about the FJC and workplace domestic violence will also be shared.
Questions? Contact Jessica Nickerson at 336-641-7233.
Thursday, May 23, 2024 | 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m.
Harnett County Social Services
311 W Cornelius Harnett Blvd
Lillington, NC 27546
The Harnett County Division on Aging invites you to attend their Scam Jam event. Learn how to protect people from scammers who steal billions from Americans every year.
Representatives from the NC Department of the Secretary of State’s Office, NC Attorney General’s Office, NC Department of Insurance, and the Albemarle Commission Area Agency on Aging are scheduled to speak.
For more information, contact LeAnn Blackmon, Volunteer Services Director, Harnett County Division on Aging, at (910)814-6071 or lblackmon@harnett.org.
Thursday, May 23, 2024 |3:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m.
The Adult Protective Services Technical Assistance Resource Center (APS TARC) invites you to join their webinar: Mental Health and Older Adults: What APS Needs to Know.
Webinar Description:
It is estimated that at least one in four older adults is living with a mental health condition. The impact of these conditions will range in severity, depending on the person and the diagnosis. Still, it will often affect most aspects of a person’s life, including physical health, relationships, and their ability to care for themselves. APS frequently becomes involved with cases involving mental health, and workers often describe these situations as particularly challenging. In this webinar, participants will gain a better understanding of the most common mental health disorders for older adults and how the symptoms may impact their cases. This webinar will provide strategies for APS professionals on how they can adapt their communication and case planning to better accommodate people who are experiencing symptoms of mental health conditions.
Thursday, June 27, 2024 | 9:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m.
Nash County Agriculture Center
1006 Eastern Avenue
Nashville, NC 27856
The Nash County Recreation and Senior Services Department invites you to attend their Scam Jam event. Learn how to protect people from scammers who steal billions from Americans every year.
Representatives from the NC Department of the Secretary of State’s Office, NC Attorney General’s Office, NC Department of Insurance, and the Albemarle Commission Area Agency on Aging are scheduled to speak.
For more information, contact Haley Long, Program Specialist and Nash County SHIIP Coordinator, at (252)462-2033.
Friday, June 28, 2024 | 9:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.
Many, if not most, of the complex issues in the public sector are not neatly contained within the purview of one organization. No one person or sector has all the ability, resources, or power to solve complex public problems. To address these problems and opportunities, community leaders must facilitate work across the boundaries of organization, sector, or jurisdiction
Skillfully leading across these boundaries requires the ability to lead beyond the scope of one’s authority and navigating the give-and-take terrain of collaboration. This workshop explores the core competencies of this boundary-crossing leadership, including the mindset necessary to successfully work through inevitable conflict in order to accomplish collective goals. Participants will have the opportunity to connect skills and concepts to a boundary-crossing issue they are dealing with in their communities.
