Multigenerational Plan for Aging

MAY 11, 2023 - Cross-Cultural Communication in the Healthcare Workplace

Dr. Jeremy Holloway, University of North Dakota

• Build better relationships with colleagues and the people you serve. 
• Learn practical steps you can take to communicate and collaborate better with individuals who are different than yourself.

Recording of presentation

MAY 18, 2023 - Vision Services: Maintaining your Independence

Aimee Volk, Vision and Independence Living Services Administrator, HHS Vocational Rehabilitation 

• Learn about Visions Services the HHS Vocational Rehabilitation team offers to help people who have severe vision loss live independently in the community.
• Vision Services Presentation

Recording of presentation 

MAY 25, 2023 - Retirement and Social Security

Patty Hoffman, Public Affairs Specialist, Social Security Administration

• Understand retirement eligibility and how work affects the Social Security benefit
• Learn about spousal and survivor benefits, Medicare and online services
• Retirement Presentation

No Recording Available.

JUNE 8, 2023 - Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI) and Supplemental Security Income (SSI), 12 - 1 p.m. Central Time

Patty Hoffman, Public Affairs Specialist, Social Security Administration

• Understand the difference between SSDI and SSI
• Learn who qualifies and how to apply
• Understanding your responsibilities and how to appeal if a claim is denied
• SSA Disability Presentation

No Recording Available

June 22, 2023 - Qualified Service Provider Hub, 12 - 12:30 p.m. Central Time

Daniall Deis, Education Coordinator, Center for Rural Health-UND

• Learn about North Dakota's QSP Hub serves, which is a resource center for agency and individual qualified service providers (QSPs) who provide in-home and community-based services to help people with physical disabilities to live at home in the community.
• Learn about the support, educational tools, training opportunities the Hub providers to these service providers

Recording of presentation 

June 29, 2023 - Social Security Online Services, 12 - 12:30 p.m. Central Time

Patty Hoffman, Public Affairs Specialist, Social Security Administration

Join the meeting online (click link) or join by phone (audio only) by calling (701) 328-0950, Conference ID: 44236571#, 711 (TTY)

• Learn how to set up a "mySocial Security Account" 
• Learn how to get an estimate of your retirement benefits and how to order publications from the Socialsecurity.gov website
• Learn how to apply online for retirement and disability benefits and how to report wages online if you are receiving SSI
• How to Create an Online Account 
• Frequently Access Online Services
• How to Apply for Online Retirement, Spouses, or Medicare

No Recording Available

JULY 13, 2023 – Social Security Administration Children’s Benefits, 12 - 12:30 p.m. CDT

Patty Hoffman, Public Affairs Specialist, Social Security Administration

Join the meeting online (click link) or join by phone (audio only) by calling (701) 328-0950, Conference ID: 383229317#, 711 (TTY)

• Learn about eligibility for children under a parent’s record
• Discuss eligibility and benefits for a child with a disability
• Understand "representative payee" applications and who can apply on behalf of a child
• Understand "representative payee" responsibilities
• Learn about when a child can receive benefits from a grandparent’s record

JULY 27, 2023 – SSA Medicare, 12 - 12:30 p.m. CDT  

Patty Hoffman, Public Affairs Specialist, Social Security Administration

Join the meeting online (click link) or join by phone (audio only) by calling (701) 328-0950, Conference ID: 402476078#, 711 (TTY)

• Learn about eligibility to Medicare
• Understand the difference between Medicare Part A & Part B
  • What is the premium for Part B?
• Learn when do you apply for Medicare
• Discuss the Extra Help Program for the Prescription Drug Plan, how to apply, and income and resource guidelines
• Medicare Presentation
• Medicare Handout

AUGUST 3, 2023 - Hearing Loss, 12 -12:30 p.m. CDT

Kathy Diane Frelich, Hearing Outreach, NDSD/Resource Center for Deaf and Hard of Hearing

Join the meeting online (click link) or join by phone (audio only) by calling (701) 328-0950, Conference ID: 517102413#, 711 (TTY)

• Learn about hearing loss, safety and communication devices, and the services provided by the NDSD Adult Hearing Outreach team to support safety and independence
• Speaker will discuss prevalence of hearing loss, hearing aids, cochlear implants, communication tips, the Americans with Disability Act, tools, services, and available grants
• Hearing Loss Presentation
• iPad Apps Handout

Recording of presentation

AUGUST 10, 2023 - Senior Companion Services, 12- 12:30 p.m. CDT

Justine Irakiza, Program Coordinator, Lutheran Social Services Senior Companion

Join the meeting online (click link) or join by phone (audio only) by calling (701) 328-0950, Conference ID: 201723981#, 711 (TTY)

• Learn about the Senior Companion program, its current successes and future goals
• ND SC Client Services Brochure
• SCP Volunteer Tear Off Flyer
• SCP Volunteer Tri-Fold Brochure

Recording of presentation

AUGUST 17, 2023 - Senior Medicare Patrol, 12-12:30 p.m. CDT

Brenda Munson, Project Coordinator, ND Senior Medicare Patrol (ND SMP) Project at ND Center for Person with Disabilities

• Learn about Medicare scams
• July 2023 Scam of the Month
• Guide to Medicare & Common Medicare Scams
• Recording

AUGUST 24, 2023 – Food insecurity and medically-tailored meals and Homestyle Direct nutrition services

12-12:45 p.m. CDT

Tonna Quesnell, Director of Healthcare Partnerships, Homestyle Direct

• Learn about food insecurity and food as Medicine
• Learn about Homestyle Direct as an option for the food insecure population and those needing medically- tailored meals.
• Homestyle Direct is a Medicaid in-home and community-based services and SPED program provider. Learn about services and how to refer Medicaid members.
• Presentation

Recording of presentation

AUGUST 31, 2023 – North Dakota Brain Injury Network (NDBIN), 12-12:30 p.m. CDT

Rebecca Quinn, Associate Director, Center for Rural Health, University of North Dakota

Join the meeting online (click link) or join by phone (audio only) by calling (701) 328-0950, Conference ID: 938266581#, 711 (TTY)

• Learn how a brain injury impacts individuals across their lifetime
• Learn about the role of NDBIN
• Discuss community-based services available for individuals with brain injury

Recording of presentation

SEPTEMBER 21, 2023 - Assistive Technology (AT) Part 1: Assistive Technology Can Help Older Adults Remain at Safely at Home – Equipment, 12 -12:30 p.m. CDT

Courtney Ness, AT Training Specialist, North Dakota Assistive

Join the meeting online (click link) or join by phone (audio only) by calling (701) 328-0950, Conference ID: 726 850 351#, 711 (TTY)

Individuals experiencing the effects of aging can benefit from assistive technology in many areas of daily life such as hearing in-person conversations and on the phone, seeing, cooking, and eating, medication management, bathroom safety, personal cares, and dressing, enjoying leisure activities such as reading and crafting, and remaining safely in the home. 

North Dakota Assistive is a 501c3 non-profit organization that administers the federal AT Act program and several other state/federal contracts, all designed to get assistive technology into the hands of those who need it. Our vision is to ensure everyone has access to assistive technology when they need it.

Recording of presentation

SEPTEMBER 28, 2023 - Assistive Technology (AT) Part 2: Assistive Technology Can Help Older Adults Remain at Safely at Home – Services, 12 -12:30 p.m. CDT

Courtney Ness, AT Training Specialist, North Dakota Assistive

Join the meeting online (click link) or join by phone (audio only) by calling (701) 328-0950, Conference ID: 161 248 958#, 711 (TTY)

Individuals experiencing the effects of aging can benefit from assistive technology in many areas of daily life such as hearing in-person conversations and on the phone, seeing, cooking, and eating, medication management, bathroom safety, personal cares, and dressing, enjoying leisure activities such as reading and crafting, and remaining safely in the home. 

North Dakota Assistive is a 501c3 non-profit organization that administers the federal AT Act program and several other state/federal contracts, all designed to get assistive technology into the hands of those who need it. Our vision is to ensure everyone has access to assistive technology when they need it.

Recording of presentation

OCTOBER 5, 2023 – An Introduction to North Dakota’s Community Clinical Collaborative (NDC3), 12-12:30 p.m. CDT

Brianna Monahan, Diabetes Prevention and Control Program Coordinator, HHS Health Promotion & Chronic Disease Prevention

Join the meeting online (click link) or join by phone (audio only) by calling (701) 328-0950, Conference ID: 455100005#, 711 (TTY)

• Learn how NDC3, a web-based referral platform, can help communities create a culture of health, where prevention and wellness are the norm
• Learn how the evidence-based NDC3 programs provide education, fitness instruction, and self-care strategies to help North Dakotans experience improved wellness and quality of life. (Note: They do not replace clinical care provided by doctors, nurses and other medical professionals.)