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The National Advisory Board (NAB) on Improving Health Care Services for Older Adults and People with Disabilities. Follows, likes, & reposts are not endorsements.

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Open enrollment is a great time to review your Medicare plan and uncover potential savings. The Low-Income Subsidy (LIS), known as "Extra Help," and the Qualified Medicare Beneficiary (QMB) program can help reduce out-of-pocket costs, but many older adults who qualify aren't aware that they exist.

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“You can’t force somebody to trust you just because your job title says you’re their DSP.” As Jordan explains, trust is earned through consistency, patience, and showing someone over time that you are listening. #DSPRW2026

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“The role of a DSP is not just to keep ppl safe; it’s about teaching skills that carry into other parts of life.” Rosa helps college students build advocacy, budgeting, conflict resolution, social,& employment skills, supporting them as they make decisions& prepare for life after college. #DSPRW2026

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“Respect also has to show up in paychecks, policy, training, career opportunities, and giving DSPs a seat at the table,” says Jordan..” Respecting people’s choices and supporting the professionals who work alongside them go hand in hand. #DSPRW2026 #InvestInDSPs @therealancor.bsky.social

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If somebody can’t tell you what they want, they can still show you in other ways.” After 12 years in direct support, Sabrina knows good communication takes patience and attention to words, body language, behavior, and the many ways people express what matters. #DSPRW2026 @therealancor.bsky.social

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It’s DSP Recognition Week! Meet Sabrina, Jordan, Rosa, and Bethany: Four DSPs sharing their perspectives on communication, self-determination, trust, and the workforce issues shaping direct support. #DSPRW2026 @therealancor.bsky.social

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Health, legal aid, and social services professionals need to understand Medicaid to effectively help their clients navigate their benefits. Our 1-hour Medicaid 101 webinar covers the basics, including how Medicaid works alongside Medicare and what the latest federal rules mean for older adults.

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Meet the speakers for Session 1, ‘State-Level Innovations to Address the Direct Care Workforce Crisis,’ of our upcoming Virtual Convening, 'Ensuring the Future of Direct Care Supports for People with Disabilities: Combating the Workforce Crisis!'

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Session 1. October 7 2026. 1 PM ET. Logos for the Nancy Lurie Marks Foundation, The Lurie Institute for Disability Policy at Brandeis University’s Heller School, and the Direct Care Workforce Strategies Center. Icons for ASL and closed captioning are visible indicating it will be available during the webinar. Moderators for webinar are: Joe Caldwell: Director of the Community Living Policy Center at the Lurie Institute for Disability Policy. Nicole Howell: Director of the Direct Care Workforce Development at the National Council on Aging. Panelists for webinar are: Alison Giannini: Aging Services Branch Chief, California Department of Developmental Services. Jaime Spencer: Director of Workforce Initiatives, Maine DHHS, OADS. Susan Brooks: Chief Innovation Officer, RCM of Washington. Megan McKinney Todd: Executive Director, GoodLife University. Alison Pingelski: Associate Commissioner, Division of Administration, NY State Office for People With Developmental Disabilities. John Barbuto: Executive Deputy Commissioner, NY State Office for People With Developmental Disabilities
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If somebody can’t tell you what they want, they can still show you in other ways.” After 12 years in direct support, Sabrina knows good communication takes patience & attention,not only to words, but also to body language, behavior, &the other ways each person shows what matters to them. #DSPRW2026

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Nearly 30% of older adults have difficulty with dressing, bathing, preparing meals, or other daily tasks. Most people want to get the support they need at home rather than in a nursing facility, but Medicare and Medicaid aren't funded or structured to meet this need for our rapidly aging population.