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If your community is not dementia friendly, read below about creating a community initiative!

Dementia-Friendly Community defined by Mary Ek, director of Dementia-Friendly initiatives at USAging: 📝Informed 📝Safe and respectful of individuals with dementia, their families and care partners 📝Provides supportive options that foster quality of life. Download this free guide to learn more about creating and sustaining a successful community initiative --> https://hubs.ly/Q02dSxBJ0

Are you a California service provider? Check out this webinar to understand how Cal-AIM can benefit your clients through enhanced case management and community supports! People aging with HIV can be transitioning from nursing facilities, experiencing homelessness, or at risk for long-term care. All of these situations (and more!) make them eligible for expanded services under Cal-AIM. Register for this webinar today!

🌟 Celebrating 60 Years of Impact: The Legacy of Community Health Centers As I reflect on the remarkable journey of Community Health Centers over the past six decades, I'm reminded of their profound impact on the American healthcare ecosystem. Born out of the Civil Rights Movement and the War on Poverty, these centers were founded with a revolutionary idea: healthcare should be accessible to all, regardless of one's socio-economic status. From their humble beginnings in Mount Bayou, Mississippi, and Boston, Massachusetts, Community Health Centers have grown into the nation's largest and most successful primary care network, serving over 31 million individuals across the country. Their unwavering commitment to health equity and community empowerment has improved countless lives and reshaped our healthcare approach. These centers exemplify the power of community collaboration, bringing together healthcare professionals, community leaders, and government support to create a holistic healthcare ecosystem. They offer a wide array of services, from primary care to behavioral health, ensuring comprehensive care that extends beyond the traditional healthcare setting. As innovators and problem solvers, Community Health Centers have been at the forefront of addressing America's most pressing public health challenges, including natural disasters and pandemics. Their role in reducing health disparities, preventing illness, and addressing social determinants of health like nutrition, mental health, and homelessness is unparalleled. As we look to the future, it's important to advocate for long-term funding so that Community Health Centers can continue to advance their mission of providing quality, accessible healthcare to all. To delve deeper into the rich history of Community Health Centers and their pivotal role in shaping our healthcare system, visit the Chronicles website: https://lnkd.in/gavwP7dp #CommunityHealth #HealthcareInnovation #PublicHealth #HealthEquity #SocialDeterminantsOfHealth #ValueCHCs

Housing is a determinant of health, and the lack of affordable, safe and stable housing can contribute to negative health outcomes such as chronic disease and injury. Years of discriminatory practices, unjust housing policies, and systemic barriers cause limited access to housing. Understanding how journalists currently frame housing issues, and how those choices shape long-term narratives, can help housing and health advocates be strategic about their communication strategies. To understand these issues further, the Public Health Institute’s Berkeley Media Studies Group joined with housing advocates at the grassroots level, health equity advocates, CBOs and government staff, resulting in released findings on the intersection of health equity and housing. Read more -- https://lnkd.in/gNNYQT-c #ImpactStory #Journalism #Housing #HealthEquity

Did you know that early bird pricing is still available for #WalkWithMe2024? Register by April 12 to attend the only Canadian conference bringing together a diverse group of changemakers focused on transforming the culture of aging: Join passionate #olderadults, #researchers, #carepartners, and leaders from the senior living sector to share innovative approaches to social models of care: https://lnkd.in/gZ5iDjz3

Yes to ALL this! Although I would argue research has also proven we should call them “social drivers of health” as opposed to determinants as there isn’t a straight line to negative outcomes. There are opportunities all along the way to change the course and alter the outcomes for communities, populations, families and individuals. This includes providing housing first, increase service access, cultural support programs and customized care amongst others. By focusing on partnerships and innovative models, WE CAN do more together. #SDOH #driversofhealth #housing #housingfirst #housingforall #hosuingcrisis #domoretogether #partnershipsmatter

People are often curious when I tell them I practice at a free clinic: how is it funded? Who started it? How do the doctors get paid? Then when I tell them there are tens of thousands of clinics like mine all over the country, they are completely shocked. Watch the below to learn more and find out how you can contribute.

Over the past months, Welborn Baptist Foundation dived deep into the topic of Social Determinants of Health, uncovering how our environment and social factors vastly influence our overall health. This goes beyond genetics - it's about where we live, access to quality food, healthcare, education, and our relationships. In Vanderburgh County, the disparity is clear: 9.7% of the population is black, but they account for 23.8% of COVID-19 cases. Factors like dense living conditions and limited healthcare access play a significant role. 📈 Dive into the CDC and local health reports to understand why addressing social determinants is crucial for health equity. https://lnkd.in/gJetghm5

Social isolation is more than just a feeling, it has been linked to higher blood pressure, increased risk of stroke, and it poses serious health risks to millions of older adults. In a recent study with LeadingAge LTSS Center @UMass Boston and the Massachusetts Senior Action Council, Community Catalyst surveyed older adults and caregivers about their concerns around long-term services and supports (LTSS). Almost half of respondents expressed concern about becoming socially isolated as they age. As the number of older adults in the U.S. continues to grow and become increasingly diverse, how can we ensure that health care services, like LTSS, are meeting their needs so that they can stay connected to their communities and loved ones? Learn more >> https://lnkd.in/geTksApA #PoweredByConnection