News & Announcements From Our Partners
In addition to resources from our grantees, we periodically share information from our partners in the field. Below is the October roundup of funding opportunities, articles, news and events to improve care for older adults.
Resources, Reports & Articles
- Modern Healthcare, Health Systems Expand Support for Family Caregivers
- Edward Jones and The Harris Poll, The Financial Impact of Caregiving
- Business Insider, Where Can Americans Access Palliative Care? New National Initiative Aims to Find Out
- National Academy for State Health Policy, Aging Policy Takes Center Stage at NASHP's 2026 Annual Conference
- Northwell Health, Northwell Health Launches the Institute for Healthy Aging, Integrating 28 Hospitals, Research and Community Programs to Promote Longevity and Support People as They Age
- American Medical Association, What Age-Friendly Care Means for Older Adults
- National Conference of State Legislatures, Coordinating State Services to Address the Needs of Aging Residents
- Case Western Reserve University, CWRU Nursing School Gets $2.57M Grant to Improve Elder Care
- Dartmouth Health, Leading the Way in 'Geriatricizing' Health Care for All
- Oncology Nurse Advisor, The 4Ms of Age-Friendly Care: What Matters, Medication, Mentation and Mobility
Age-Friendly Recognition & Other Accolades
- Daily Dodge, Watertown Regional Medical Center earns accreditation for geriatric emergency care
- U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs, Salem VA Emergency Department earns Level 3 Geriatric Emergency Department Accreditation
- U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs, VA Long Beach Earns ACEP Silver Level Geriatric Emergency Department Accreditation
- The Echo, Staff Celebrate as Rehab Unit at Cork Hospital Gets Age-Friendly Recognition
- Greenfield Recorder, GCC earns Age-Friendly University designation in support of lifelong learning
- Northside Hospital, Northside Hospital Joins Age-Friendly Health Systems Initiative
- University at Buffalo, UB Social Welfare PhD Student Receives Health and Aging Policy Fellowship
- AARP, Illinois Joins the Age-Friendly Network!
Events & Webinars
- NIA IMPACT Collaboratory, Informational Webinar: 2026 Real World Data Scholars Program, October 26, 1 p.m. ET
- Center to Advance Palliative Care, Online Briefing: The Palliative Care Outlook in 2027, November 3, 4-5 p.m. ET
- Dakota Geriatrics, Virtual Symposium: Age-Friendly Healthcare for American Indian Elders, November 18, 1-5:30 p.m. ET
Funding Opportunities
- NIA IMPACT Collaboratory: 2027 Health Care Systems Scholars Program
The program will fund up to two awards of up to $120,000 in direct costs for a one-year mentored experience supporting mid-career investigators partnering with health care systems to advance dementia care. Letters of intent are due November 5. - National Institutes of Health: Paul B. Beeson Emerging Leaders Career Development Award in Aging
Supports early-stage clinician-scientists developing research and leadership skills in aging and geriatrics. New applications are due November 10. - National Institutes of Health: Grants for Early Medical/Surgical Specialists' Transition to Aging Research (GEMSSTAR)
Supports early-career clinician-scientists in medical and surgical specialties pursuing aging- or geriatrics-focused research. New applications are due November 10. - Pathways for Health Research Collective: Health Solutions Science in Action
A one-time funding opportunity seeking rigorous projects that build on existing evidence to achieve measurable improvements in health through changes in practice, processes or policy. Recorded informational webinar (See slides here.) Pre-proposals are due November 18. - NIA IMPACT Collaboratory: 2026 Real World Data Scholars Program
A one-year mentored training program for advanced graduate students, postdoctoral fellows and early-career investigators interested in using real-world data to improve care for people living in nursing homes and assisted living communities, including people living with dementia. Up to three awards of up to $60,000 each are available—informational webinar on October 26. Applications are due December 3.
Learning & Recognition Opportunities
- Community Health Accreditation Partner: Age-Friendly Care at Home Certification
The certification supports home health, hospice, home care and palliative care organizations in implementing the 4Ms Framework and demonstrating their commitment to age-friendly care for older adults. - USAging: National Caregiver Champion Collaborative
A national collaborative for Aging Network providers and partners who administer caregiver services and supports. Participants share successful strategies, discuss lessons learned and explore emerging research, programs and partnerships.
Call for Papers and Information
- The Journal of Advanced Home Medicine: An open-access, peer-reviewed journal dedicated to advancing research and commentary on the delivery of acute and advanced medical care at home. Submissions for the journal are open.
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