"Creating Connection," presented by GOBHI
Date/Time: June 15, 2026 10:00 am - 12:00 pm
Location: Zoom
Description: Loneliness & Isolation are associated with nearly every Behavioral and Physical Health Concern. Older Adults in Rural communities are disproportionately impacted ~ The Surgeon General is calling it a "Behavioral Health Crisis" Learn about Dr. Emily Byerly's "Connection Planning" and Evidence-based Curriculum for Older Adults designed to Create Values-Based Connection, 2 CEUs
Cost: Free!
“Enhancing Prescription Opioid Safety in Senior Care,” presented by Oregon Care Partners
Date/Time: June 15, 1:00 pm - 4:00 pm
Location: Zoom
Description: This training explores the risks and benefits of opioid use in older adults and provides practical guidance on pain management, safe storage, and accountability to help caregivers make an impact on harm reduction. Participants will gain practical tools and strategies to help support safer medication use and protect the well-being of those in their care.
3 CEUs, webinar
Cost: Free!
"Voices Unheard: Turning Awareness into Action Against Abuse and Exploitation." by the Administration of Community Living
Date/Time: June 16, 2:00 p.m. ET
Location: Webinar
Description: This webinar provides an overview of key programs administered by the Administration for Community Living (ACL) that support the rights, health, and financial security of older adults and people with disabilities. It is designed for both the general public and federal stakeholders, with a focus on how federal policy translates into community-based services.
Presenters: Kari Benson, Deputy Assistant Secretary for Aging; Rebecca Kinney, OHIC Director and SMP Program Manager; Melissa Simpson, SHIP Program Manager; Melanie Kempf, Iowa Deputy State LTC; Amity Overall, National Ombudsman Resource
Cost: Free