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Nursing HomesAssisted Living/Board & Care Home and Community Based ServicesSuggested additions to this calendar may be directed to Katie Kohler, Program and Outreach Associate. The Ombudsman Resource Center Calendar of Events is intended to include specific events, national meetings, training sessions of the aging network and other organizations of possible interest. NORC and Consumer Voice are not responsible for the content of the meetings (except where sponsored by Consumer Voice) or for changes in the dates or locations. Please contact the sponsoring organization directly for additional information.
June 15, 2022
Every year on June 15th, communities around the world join to commemorate World Elder Abuse Awareness Day (WEAAD). Since its inception 16 years ago, WEAAD has provided an opportunity to promote awareness of—and critical actions from all over the world that addresses—abuse, neglect, and exploitation of older people.
May 01, 2022 - May 31, 2022
Every May, ACL leads the nation’s observance of Older Americans Month (OAM). In 2022, ACL will be focusing on aging in place – how older adults can plan to stay in their homes and live independently in their communities for as long as possible. The 2022 theme is Age My Way, an opportunity for all of us to explore the many ways older adults can remain in and be involved with their communities.
April 21, 2022 - April 21, 2022
Join us to learn about volunteer representative recruitment and retention. Volunteer representatives will discuss why they stay with the program and Ombudsman programs will share state and local level examples of successful recruitment and retention activities. This information may assist programs in shaping their recruitment messages.
April 17, 2022 - April 23, 2022
National Volunteer Week, April 17-23, 2022 is an opportunity to recognize the impact of volunteer service and the power of volunteers to tackle society’s greatest challenges, to build stronger communities and be a force that transforms the world.
March 30, 2022 - March 30, 2022
NORC provides daily in-depth technical assistance, consultation, information, and referral, for Ombudsman programs. To increase direct access to technical assistance (TA) and peer support, NORC will host quarterly live technical assistance dialogues.
March 10, 2022
Attendees will learn the basics about money mule scams, including examples of these scams, tips for prevention and identification, how individuals can seek help, and available consumer education materials.
February 23, 2022
Participants will learn how Ombudsman programs may better serve residents of long-term care facilities by being prepared for emergencies and how to best respond to them.
January 26, 2022
NORC is pleased to launch the new Initial Certification Training Curriculum for Long-Term Care Ombudsman Programs! Do you provide training at the state or local level? If so, this webinar is for you!
December 15, 2021 - December 15, 2021
NORC provides daily in-depth technical assistance, consultation, information, and referral, for Ombudsman programs. To increase direct access to technical assistance (TA) and peer support, NORC will host quarterly live technical assistance dialogues.
October 27, 2021
Join this webinar to learn about federal and state legal tools and advocacy strategies to defend residents of residential care communities (RCCs) from inappropriate evictions.