AFPHS hosts monthly training sessions and other special events. See below for details including recordings of past events.
The complex health and social needs of older adults have been made particularly clear due to COVID-19 and public health departments are being called on…
November 18, 2021 3:00 pm ET
Recent data shows that falls among older adults have increased since the COVID-19 pandemic due to social isolation and decreased physical activity. Falls can significantly…
November 18, 2021 3:00 pm ET
Collaboration between the public health and aging services network is crucial for addressing older adult health and well-being. TFAH’s September AFPHS training featured Carrie Molke,…
September 16, 2021 3:00 PM ET
Co-sponsored by the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services’ Office of Disease Prevention and Health Promotion and Trust for America’s Health, this symposium focused…
September 8 & 9, 2021
The impact of the COVID-19 pandemic has caused many organizations to review how they can support older adults and their caregivers during emergencies. The unique…
August 19, 2021 3:00pm ET
Paid caregivers, family members, and other informal caregivers are the largest sources of support for older adults in this country. These important contributors to the…
This training highlighted valuable context on ageism and its relevance to both public health and the aging services sector as they engage in efforts to…
To successfully promote health equity, it is vital to understand disparities in access and care. TFAH’s February AFPHS training session focused on addressing health disparities…
TFAH’s June training highlighted the Healthy Brain Initiative Roadmap. Presenters from Centers for Disease Control and Prevention and the Alzheimer’s Association described how the roadmap…
June 17, 2021 3:00 pm ET
Ensuring access to the COVID-19 vaccine for those who are homebound remains challenging for most state and local jurisdictions, despite the increase in vaccine supply.…
May 20, 2021 - 3:00pm ET