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Consumer Technology Association Foundation Supports Lutheran Services in America Robotics Program to Combat Social Isolation
Lutheran Services in America and the Consumer Technology Association Foundation are partnering for the fifth straight year to combat social isolation amongst older adults at Lyngblomsten in St. Paul, Minnesota.
Lutheran Services in America Deepens Commitment to Family Stabilization with $3.5 Million Investment to Expand Supports and Services
The investment expands the work of the organization’s Family Stabilization Initiative (FSI), a key component of the Results Innovation Lab (RIL), and aims to engage 700 families in crisis to address long-standing racial disparities in child welfare.
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LUTHERAN SERVICES IN AMERICA IN THE NEWS
Lutheran Services in America in the News
Learning About Rural Aging at Leadership Summit
LeadingAge LTSS Center @UMass Boston
A session at this year’s LeadingAge Leadership Summit shed light on the older adults who benefit from Rural Aging Action Network, a collaborative led by Lutheran Services in America.
The new story of old age in rural America: Neighbors and community lend a hand
The Christian Science Monitor
To help older adults in rural areas age successfully at home, Lutheran Services has launched an initiative called the Rural Aging Action Network. It connects isolated older adults with local resources and local people who can make their lives easier.
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Rural Aging Solutions and Post-election Insights
From our new summary on what’s working through the Rural Aging Action Network to the shifting landscape after the November elections, and the launch of our new pilot policy and advocacy committee focusing on Medicaid, the leadership of our network is more essential than ever.
What the Election Means for our Network
With the elections coming up, we estimate the potential impact on Medicaid as well as possible leadership changes on key committees in the U.S. Senate and House of Representatives.
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The Catalyst: Senior Services Roundup
AI for an Intergenerational Workforce & More Progress towards Family Caregiver Policies
The Arthur N. Rupe Foundation’s Dorothy Rupe Caregiver Program is dedicated to improving the lives of caregivers in the United States providing at-home support to a loved one with dementia.
LSA Launches Pilot Policy Committee, New Advancing Equity Webinar Plus USAging Hosts CCH Learning Community!
A new Policy Committee will have an initial focus on connecting Medicaid policy levers across our network’s service lines.
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Disability Dispatch
Register for Summer Meeting Today
Registration is open for the upcoming LSA-DN Summer Meeting from July 23 to 25 in St. Paul, Minnesota. We'll delve into important topics in federal legislation, prepare ourselves for a quality and measurement-led future, and forecast future trends in our service industry.
Register TODAY for the LSA-DN Spring Meeting!
Join us to connect with peers and collaborate on key issues this Spring in Washington, D.C., May 9-10, 2024!
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GrantStation Insider
Vol. XXIII | Issue 48
The Parkinson's Foundation funds community grants that further the health, wellness, and education of people with Parkinson's disease across the U.S.
Vol. XXIII | Issue 47
The Arthur N. Rupe Foundation's Dorothy Rupe Caregiver Program is dedicated to improving the lives of caregivers in the United States providing at-home support to a loved one with dementia.
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CMS Finalizes Key Rules: One-Size Fits All Skilled Nursing Minimum Staffing Mandate and Medicaid HCBS 80-20 Requirement
The Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services issued two long anticipated final rules: the skilled nursing facility minimum staffing mandate and a new requirement for home- and community-based service providers that directs 80% of Medicaid payments be spent on wages for aides and nurses. We will continue to pursue all available remedies to further address these issues.
CMS Publishes SNF Minimum Staffing Standard Rule for Public Comment
Today, the Biden Administration officially published for public comment a proposed rule which would mandate minimum staffing levels at skilled nursing facilities. Lutheran Services in America will be submitting comments sharing our concerns about the proposed new requirement and helping you do the same.