Upcoming Community Events
Tuesday, April 30, 2024 | 2:00 - 3:00 p.m.
When most people hear about “Social Security benefits,” the first thought that comes to mind is income for older people who have retired from work. It’s true that the Social Security system provides a foundation of retirement income that permits seniors to live in dignity, with over 50 million retired workers receiving benefits each month.
However, the Social Security system is also the foundation of economic security for millions of family members of retired, disabled, or deceased workers. In addition to retirement benefits, Social Security offers disability insurance protection to workers and their spouse and children, as well as life insurance that pays monthly survivors benefits to dependents if the worker dies.
Join this webinar to learn more about the eligibility requirements for benefits for spouses and ex-spouses, children, and parents of workers. About one American family in four receives income from Social Security benefits, and many more could receive this income if they knew they were eligible.
In this training:
· Participants will understand the eligibility requirements for Social Security benefits for spouses and ex-spouses of retired, disabled, or deceased workers.
· Participants will understand the eligibility requirements for Social Security benefits for children of retired, disabled, or deceased workers.
Presenter:
· Kate Lang, Justice in Aging
Tuesday, April 30, 2024 | 12:00 - 1:30 p.m.
Join ACL's Commit to Connect initiative for a webinar on social connection and housing among older adults and people with disabilities. During the webinar, the American Association of Service Coordinators (AASC) will discuss the critical role housing plays in supporting social connections and how organizations can partner with housing communities to promote social engagement. Attendees will also hear from Front Porch and Our Stomping Ground on best practices to promote connection and inclusivity for all populations through housing.
Immediately following the 60-minute webinar, Commit to Connect will host a 30-minute virtual Office Hours session to allow for an open discussion among webinar speakers and participants.
This event will include CART captioning and American Sign Language interpretation. If you have any questions or additional accessibility requests, please reach out to info@committoconnect.org.
Wednesday, May 1, 2024 | 1:00 - 3:00 p.m.
Louisburg Senior Center
Franklin County Plaza Government Offices
279 S Bickett Blvd, Louisburg, NC 27549
The Kerr-Tar Regional Council of Governments 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 Ms. Barbara Stewart, Aging Specialist, Kerr-Tar Regional Council of Governments, at (252)436-2040, ext. 2036.
Thursday, May 2, 2024 | 10:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.
The National Council on Aging (NCOA) invites you to participate in the 7th annual Older Adult Mental Health Awareness Day Symposium. This event is co-sponsored with the U.S. Administration for Community Living, the Health Resources and Services Administration, and the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration. Registration is free and includes a full day of sessions on how to best meet the mental health needs of older adults. In partnership with Rush University’s E4 Center of Excellence for Behavioral Health Disparities in Aging, NCOA anticipates offering free continuing education credit for several professions.
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 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.
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, 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, 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.
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