Centenarian doctor still practicing in US
Florida pediatrician Andy Margileth recently turned 101 and is one of a dozen physicians over 100 still licensed to practice in the US. The World War II Navy veteran had a military pediatrics award named for him and was involved in efforts to develop vaccines and prevent childhood disease.
Full Story: CBS News (7/19) 
   
Economics-based financial planning can help boomers
An economics-based approach to financial planning can help baby boomers who may not be as prepared financially as they should be for retirement, according to economics professor Laurence Kotlikoff. The approach has four goals and can help a household maintain and even increase its standard of living throughout retirement, Kotlikoff writes.
Full Story: InvestmentNews (tiered subscription model) (7/15) 
   
How to get organized for retirement
In times of economic, political, and even climate uncertainty, planning for retirement may seem overwhelming. To gain control, focus on a comprehensive and holistic philosophy about money, a systematic process for implementing financial strategies, and planning customized to your situation.
Full Story: Kiplinger (7/17) 
   
Feds recovered $3.1B via health care fraud, abuse program
HHS and the Department of Justice's joint Health Care Fraud and Abuse Control Program recovered nearly $3.1 billion in fiscal 2020, including about $2.1 billion for the Medicare Trust Funds, according to a report.
Full Story: MedCity News (7/19) 
   
People with Parkinson's, dementia benefit from dance
Beth Elgort, a retired social worker, started dance classes and the nonprofit Mind, Music, Movement Foundation to help people with movement issues or neurological disorders, such as Parkinson's or Alzheimer's diseases, maintain their physical and mental abilities and socialize. Elgort has worked with a neurologist and ballet dancers for a class that helps people with such disorders maintain quality of life.
Full Story: WPTV-TV (West Palm Beach, Fla.) (7/17) 
   
Music improves quality of life for older adults
Alzheimer's disease and dementia expert Dan Cohen started the Music & Memory program in 2010 to help older-adult care organizations and communities use music to improve quality of life among patients and residents. Music helps them remember, relax, and maintain a sense of self even when they're experiencing mental confusion, Cohen says.
Full Story: McKnight's Senior Living online (7/19) 
   
Teledentistry has benefits for Mont. veterans
Dental care for veterans at the Montana Department of Veterans Affairs has become more convenient lately thanks to its implementation of teledentistry and specifically, the use of an intraoral camera that helps dental hygienists spot oral health issues. The hygienists then send information to the dentist or relevant specialist and begin the process of treatment without the patient having to undergo multiple visits.
Full Story: KHQ-TV (Spokane, Wash.) (7/14) 
  
Calif. budget removes asset test for dual eligibles
The newly approved California budget eliminates the financial asset test for people who have both Medi-Cal, the state's Medicaid program, and Medicare. Financial eligibility for this population will be based only on income.
Full Story: Kaiser Health News (7/20) 
   
Download: The Diverse Family Caregivers Toolkit
What should you know about diverse family caregivers? Download the Diverse Elder Coalition's "Resources for Providers: Meeting the Needs of Diverse Family Caregivers" Toolkit today. Learn more.
   
Aging 2022: Call for Proposals
On Aging 2022's Call for Proposals is open through August 15. Submit your proposal now to present and join us in New Orleans next spring for our annual conference. Learn more.
   

Everything you wanted to know about returning to work with Nonprofit HR

Part 1: Returning to Work Webinar
Thursday, July 29, 2pm-3:30pm
Click here to register.

Many leaders and staff have been envisioning a return to physical workplaces after prolonged absences necessitated by the pandemic. We’ve adapted, flexed, and pivoted to working virtually.

Through this webinar we hope to:

• address compliance and safety requirements aligned with returning to physical workspaces
• incorporate tactical and operational considerations related to hybrid return-to-work models,
• explore strategic opportunities to re-calibrate organizational culture, advance equity and embrace inclusiveness as staff return to “brick and mortar” work locations

Please add your comments, suggestions, and questions to the Questions/Comments part of the registration.

Part 2: Open Q&A
Thursday, August 5, 2-4pm
Click here to register. 
Bring your questions about returning to the psychical workspace.

Facilitator: Lisa Wright Ponce, MSHR, SHRM-SCP, SPHR, sHRBP
Lisa Wright Ponce leverages over 20 years of nonprofit and for-profit sector experience in her role as Senior Consultant. Lisa has proven capacity for strategically assessing diverse organizations and designing multi-faceted workplace solutions.  

Nonprofit Montgomery Welcomes New Staff & Board Changes

Franca Brilliant has joined us as our new Development & Advocacy Director. Over the past two decades Franca Brilliant has worked with numerous organizations, as a board member, consultant, and employee, to help them become more effective at achieving their goals while staying true to their mission and values. She can be reached at [email protected].

Please welcome Lavontte Chatmon as our new Program and Membership Director. Lavontte is a visionary nonprofit professional with 13 years of experience in program development, operation, and management. She is dedicated to the promotion of diversity, equity, inclusion, and access and has developed BIPOC affinity groups and DEI committees in her previous roles. You can reach Lavontte at [email protected].

The Nonprofit Montgomery Board welcomes new officers of the Board as of July 1.  

• President: Jackie DeCarlo, CEO, Manna Food Center  
• VP: Elijah Wheeler, Executive Director, Collaboration Council
• Secretary: Shannon Babe-Thomas, Executive Director, Community Bridges, Inc.
• Treasurer: Ann Mazur, CEO, EveryMind

Many thanks to Debbie Riley, Executive Director, CASE and Jacob Newman, Managing Director, Montgomery County, Latin American Youth Center for their service as President and Vice President of the Board for the last two years. The Governance Committee is looking for nonprofit leaders interested in serving on the Board. Contact us to learn more.  

MSDE Child Care Stabilization Grant
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The Maryland State Department of Education (MSDE) announced that licensed child care centers and registered family child care providers in Maryland can apply for Child Care Stabilization Grants. The more than $309 million American Rescue Plan (ARP) Act of 2021 child care stabilization initiative provides grants to licensed providers that sustain the child care sector and build a stronger child care system. 

Child care providers licensed by the Maryland State Department of Education no later than March 11, 2021 (as required by the American Rescue Plan Act of 2021) are eligible to receive an American Rescue Plan (ARP) Act of 2021 Child Care Stabilization Grant if they are:

• Open and available to provide child care services on the date the application is submitted, or
• Temporarily closed on the date the application is submitted due to public health, financial hardship, or other reasons relating to the COVID-19 public health emergency, but commit to re-open to provide child care services no later than September 7, 2021.

Grant Period: August 6, 2021-March 6, 2022
Grant Awards Amounts: $15,000 base award and $300 per licensed slot
Grant Application Submission Deadline: August 6, 2021 at 4:00 p.m. EST

Click here for FAQs, worksheets, the application link, and more.