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 below: 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 and 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 low-and no-cost programs, including public benefits that can help older Americans. For more information Call the Alaska's SeniorCare 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), the Licensed Practical Nurse, and the Registered Nurse. For more details go to http://www.careervoyages.gov/healthcare-longterm.cfm
New Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA) Training Course
Contact person is Linda Johnston Lloyd at 301-443-0831 or E-mail her at 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)
The AADSC is 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
The Alaska Mental Health Trust Authority 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 go to www.alaskagec.org
UAA / Center for Human Development (CHD)
Upcoming trainings, events and products got to www.alaskachd.org
