New resources, webinars, events and more from ASA

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Online Courses Offered by the American Society on Aging and the USC Leonard Davis School of Gerontology

ASA members have an exclusive opportunity to take online gerontology courses taught by the experts at USC's Leonard Davis School of Gerontology. Earn a certificate of completion, gain CE credits and enhance your knowledge and skills by signing up for summer courses that begin July 12.

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​ASA Rise is Coming

Our vision for ASA Rise is that it will lead to improved well-being across a diverse aging population by creating a BIPOC leadership pool that improves policies and programs at the local, state and national levels. More information is coming soon.

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Upcoming Events

Caring for Those Who Care: Meeting the Needs of LGBT Caregivers
Thursday, June 24 at 11am PT/2pm ET
This training, presented by the Diverse Elders Coalition, will help providers further their understanding of the experiences of LGBT caregivers and improve their multicultural capacities to meet caregivers' needs.  

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Download the Diverse Elder Coalition's Resources for Providers: Meeting the Needs of Diverse Family Caregivers Toolkit
 
This toolkit offers up-to-date information on what providers need to know, and key pieces from our comprehensive training curriculum, "Caring For Those Who Care: Meeting the Needs of Diverse Family Caregivers."
 
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ASA Studios: Podcasts & Webcasts

NEW EPISODE OF FUTURE PROOF TODAY
Shifting the Conversation about Dementia and Dying with Compassion & Choices 
One in three older people will die with Alzheimer’s disease or a related dementia, and too few have an advance directive or documentation of desired and undesired treatments. On this new episode of Future Proof, ASA CEO Peter Kaldes talks with Compassion & Choices President and CEO Kim Callinan and National Director of Integrated Programs Matt Whitaker about their work to change this.
 
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Don't miss The Legacy Interviews
 
Beginning June 23 and airing weekly through Sept 8, this web series features interviews with diverse legendary pathfinders who have spent decades in the field of aging, health and social services. Each interview will be conducted by Ken Dychtwald, to capture the wisdom and character of gerontology’s pioneers to inform, inspire and guide current professionals in the fields of aging and related services for years to come. 

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What's New in Generations

​Trump Set LGBT Rights Backward for Older Adults—but Biden Can Undo That
 
By Robert Espinoza
Generations Today
 
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What Happens When a Care Facility Doesn’t Care?
 
By Lori Smetanka
Generations Now

 
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Fossil Fuel Pollution Leads to Death, Cognitive Decline and Alzheimer’s Disease
 
By Andrew E. Budson
Generations Today
 
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Policy

Caregiving, Homecare and Climate: Push Congress to Act Now

As Congress returns from its holiday recess, ASA encourages Congressional leadership to support the President's budget proposals, including critically important funding to help family caregivers, improve access and affordability for HCBS, and improve the nation's resilience to climate change, all while investing in major programs to reduce fossil fuel extraction and dependency.

Upcoming Web Seminars

Elder Abuse and Neglect
Sponsored by Right at Home
Tuesday, June 22 | 10:00 am Pacific
 
Elder Abuse in People Living with Dementia: Considerations for Prevention, Detection and Intervention
Part of the National Alzheimer's and Dementia Resource Center webinar series, supported by the Administration on Community Living
Wednesday, June 23 | 11:00 am Pacific
 
Caring for Those Who Care: Meeting the Needs of LGBT Caregivers
Sponsored by the Diverse Elders Coalition
Thursday, June 24 | 11:00 am Pacific
 
Advance Care Planning: What Matters Most to Your Client?
Part of the Aging and Disability Business Institute Series—a Collaboration of n4a and ASA
Tuesday, June 29 | 10:00 am Pacific