Resources
Aging Initiative-USEPA
Provides a wealth of information about the Agency’s efforts to protect the environmental health of older persons. http://www.epa.gov/aging/.
EPA Aging Initiative has fact sheets translated into 15 languages that discuss chronic conditions, such as diabetes, COPD, and heart disease that can be made worse due to environmental hazards. To order at no cost, click on the URL http://epa.gov/aging/resources/factsheets/order.htm
EPA would also like share with you, Building Healthy Communities for Active Aging Awards Program. To download awards booklet go to http://www.epa.gov/aging/bhc/index.htm The deadline for communities to apply for the 2008 awards recognition program is September 12, 2008
Alaska Public Health Association(ALPHA) Calendar of Public Health Events website
If you know of an event that should be included in the calendar, please pass the information on to Brian Lefferts at brian_lefferts@ykhc.org.
Benefits Outreach Program-Public Benefits That Can Help Alaska
The AARP Foundation wants you to have the information you need to apply for low-and no-cost programs, including public benefits that can help older Americans. For more information call the Alaska's Senior Care Program toll-free at 1-888-352-4150 or download Public Benefits Flyer
Career Voyages-Healthcare Long-Term
The most common health care occupations found in long-term care are that of the Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA), Licensed Practical Nurse, and the Registered Nurse. For more details go to http://www.careervoyages.gov/healthcare-longterm.cfm
Consumer Direct Home Care Providers Services
For the elderly and disabled who are not on Medicaid, the CDPC can help them contact the appropriate individuals who can get elders the help they need. Contact Angela Carlson at 907-222-2652 or E-mail her at AngelaC@consumerdirectionline.net if you have questions.
New Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA) Training Course
Contact person is Linda Johnston Lloyd at 301-443-0831 / ljohnston-lloyd@hrsa.gov. Available for all public health professionals www.hrsa.gov/healthliteracy/training.htm
Statewide Independent Living Council of Alaska- Aging & Independence Services
A new web site to provide information for the elderly, people with disabilities, and the caregivers and agencies that help them in Alaska. www.alaska.networkofcare.org
The Alaska Alliance for Direct Service Careers (AADSC)
A statewide industry consortium and a member based association of long-term care and direct care providers whose funding is provided by the Alaska Mental Health Trust Authority. For more details go to www.aadsc.org
The Alaska Mental Health Trust Authority (AMHTA)
The Alaska Mental Health Trust Authority is a state corporation with more than $400 million in cash assets and one million acres of land, all of which are managed on behalf of Trust beneficiaries. The Trust was established as a perpetual trust and operates much like a private foundation, using its resources to ensure that Alaska has a comprehensive integrated mental health program to serve Trust beneficiaries.
The AMHTA administers the Mental Health Trust established in perpetuity. It has a fiduciary responsibility to its beneficiaries to enhance and protect The Trust and to provide leadership in advocacy, planning, implementing and funding of a Comprehensive Integrated Mental Health Program to improve the lives and circumstances of its beneficiaries. For more details go to www.mhtrust.org
The KY Preparedness for Living E-Newsletter
A quarterly newsletter designed to be a quick reference training resource for professionals responsible for emergency preparedness for older adults
http://cwte.louisville.edu/ovar/emergency/winter2008.htm
http://cwte.louisville.edu/ovar/emergency/fall2007.htm
University of Alaska Anchorage (UAA)
Extended campuses (Eagle River/Mat-Su/Kodiak) can be located at http://www.uaa.alaska.edu/campuses/index.cfm
UAA / Alaska Geriatric Education Center (AKGEC)
Conferences, trainings and the latest news regarding seniors/senior issues-www.alaskagec.org
UAA / Center for Human Development (CHD)
Upcoming trainings, events and products-www.alaskachd.org
