Highlights June 17 2003

Of Special Interest

AoA posted proposed revisions to the State Program Report or NAPIS, which shows how state units on aging spend their allotments from the AoA, what other funds are available, how many individuals are served, and how many units of service are provided. The revisions are intended to buttress the National Family Caregiver Support Program, and comply with revised standards from the Office of Management and Budget on gathering data and ethnicity. Email comments to saadia.greenberg@aoa.gov no later than 8/1/03.

HHS Secretary Tommy Thompson announced new grant program to help states develop one-stop shopping centers for seniors and people with disabilities who need long-term care information. HHS Assistant Secretary for Aging Josefina Carbonell said,"These centers will serve as visible and trusted places where people can turn for information on the full range of long-term care options supported by public programs." Application deadline 7/28/03. (Source: AoA 5/29/03)

Ask the Experts: Nutrient Analysis Software for Menu Planning and Evaluation June 2003. Feature of the National Policy and Resource Center on Nutrition and Aging.

Older Americans Nutrition Program Toolkit, Chapter 7: Nutrition and Health Promotion Services. Posted 6/12/03. Project of the National Policy and Resource Center on Nutrition and Aging.

AARP's "Beyond 50 2003: A Report to the Nation on Independent Living and Disability (2003). Factsheet on demographic trends and disability rates, independence, unmet needs, families, insurance coverage, cost of care and new technologies. AARP. (800) 424-3410.
Add a Little Spice & Herbs to Your Life! (6/2003). PowerPoint presentation, web slide show, handout and food tips/recipe ideas. University of Nebraska Cooperative Extension. (402) 441-7180.
Before The Boom: Trends In Long-Term Supportive Services For Older Americans With Disabilities. Report identifies 14 trends related to cohort characteristics, disability rates, services utilization patterns and public policy AARP. (800) 424-3410.
Community Foundations by State (2003). Provides online search. The Grantsmanship Center. (213) 482-9860.
Cornell NutritionWorks (2002). Distance-learning opportunities to meet professional development needs. Cornell University, Nutritional Sciences. (607) 255-2142.
Food Safety for Home Cooking. Information about advance preparation of food, food safety basics and more. University of Nebraska Cooperative Extension. (402) 441-7180.
Food stamp program map machine (2003). Interactive web-based mapping utility illustrates program participation and benefit levels down to the county level. USDA Economic Research Service. (800) 999-6779.
Food Stamps Pre-Screening Eligibility Tool to determine if someone may be eligible to receive Food Stamp benefits. Tool is not an application; application must be made at a local Food Stamp Office.
Proposal Writing Course. The Foundation Center. (212) 620-4230.

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