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2013Webinars 8/18: Preparedness Resources for the Power-Dependent Medical Equipment Population**August 10, 2020**Register to attend the webinar on Tuesday, August 18 at 12:00 - 1:00 p.m. ET.
    Alzheimer's Disease Programs Initiative (ADPI) Dementia Capability in Indian Country 2020 Awards Announced**August 7, 2020**ACL is pleased to announce the 2020 awards for its Alzheimer's Disease Programs Initiative (ADPI) Dementia Capability in Indian Country. The 4 newly awarded, 3-year cooperative agreements are in support of tribal communities located in 4 states across the nation. The awards total $950,931.
As American Indians and Alaska Natives are living longer, the incidence of Alzheimer’s disease and related dementias (ADRD) are increasing in Indian Country. By 2060, the number of Tribal elders aged 65 and older living with dementia is projected to grow significantly.
    Alzheimer's Disease Programs Initiative (ADPI) 2020 Awards Announced**August 7, 2020**ACL is pleased to announce the 2020 awards for its state and community Alzheimer's Disease Programs Initiative (ADPI). The 12 newly awarded, 3-year cooperative agreements are with 2 states and 10 community organizations for a total of $10,841,332. The awardees are located in 10 states across the nation.
    Webinar 8/12: MENTAL Health Innovation Challenge**August 7, 2020**
    Person-Centered Planning and Practice Final Report Available**August 6, 2020**The National Quality Forum (NQF) has announced that the Person-Centered Planning and Practice (PCP) Project
    ACL’s COVID-19 Resources: What’s New**August 5, 2020**Here's what's new on our COVID-19 resource page:
    Webinar: Innovative Solutions to Address Social Isolation in Older Adults During the COVID-19 Pandemic**August 5, 2020**Monday, August 10, 2020 2:00-3:30 PM ET
    Webinar 8/19: Exploring the Intersectionality of Peer Support and Person-Centered Planning Across Disability**August 5, 2020**Register for the webinar on Wednesday, August 19 at 2:30 - 4:00 pm ET.
    New Project Launched by the National Quality Forum: Opioids and Behavioral Health Committee**July 31, 2020**Opioid-related overdose deaths and morbidity have emerged as a complex and evolving challenge for the U.S. healthcare system. The March 2020 Morbidity and Mortality Weekly Report confirmed that in 2018 there were nearly 47,000 U.S.
    Reminder: TODAY at noon ET Virtual Event Celebrating the 30th Anniversary of the Americans with Disabilities Act**July 30, 2020**
  
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