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In this issue:

LTSS News  |  Upcoming Webinar  |  Featured Video
Featured Resource



[News]LTSS News



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HUD-VA Program that Serves Homeless Veterans to Expand into Native American Communities for the First Time<http://r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001_G48PRmgN81GwOQZsBt1QD2Cj8ZanGEmk1mmhKPLqVBoV7Qj-qdLuwBYuofI-BymMYL9v9hO4ZJ11R2Qm_w3RJSDjcmvGIx6LddCYtYE_xhQZu9nt2w2FqZV146foMq4ZLY6hcbYAQQdKifHoEyWhLzMwHp_GLmzi3ziKBeM_zd3Yzz-0I0ASL_Uo5rCtcJeZ6GfQYB5CzfePSTQkKMI8BKjEwhEEAMUCNquzN2jtf5uvunS1VJVWGn8bxxbeaSgB-N5JiVOKGXM1l2jALZXm4whgHK24rh6&c=zXyNr3Ma8qRWiey9DqXsFKyKnF7tfExanb1l-N8D4ihpNjdP6LaNwA==&ch=qQe7DlF5tvEF-TwQm0O51UdSvLcsaSJgF5QBj_P6BxbqGd4K1DHTAw==>(HUD.gov<http://HUD.gov>)

Bii Di Gain Dash Anwebi<http://r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001_G48PRmgN81GwOQZsBt1QD2Cj8ZanGEmk1mmhKPLqVBoV7Qj-qdLuwBYuofI-BymFxKBdOUvOyaAmPanlGoRO9jMx-Tw6VB2vlFhE1PCrA35A7vcGS0HqQq8itZ-KsliObXmTQVpE0NFnDuUJMq1GLrWzMZXjBTNgounFDx-6yPs6OOCTwB6uacAq0ygzxUMW0S0ZdVWPH00iScwkA98sK3gNu_g4zQqTlfJLDsnNDcsBPVQ7foQfAVx9kyZIysYP-aRiXPTQeY=&c=zXyNr3Ma8qRWiey9DqXsFKyKnF7tfExanb1l-N8D4ihpNjdP6LaNwA==&ch=qQe7DlF5tvEF-TwQm0O51UdSvLcsaSJgF5QBj_P6BxbqGd4K1DHTAw==>(Affordable Housing Finance)

Room for Improvement<http://r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001_G48PRmgN81GwOQZsBt1QD2Cj8ZanGEmk1mmhKPLqVBoV7Qj-qdLuwBYuofI-BymhnQwrpMk9i677HU1fKTBHblQPZ1dUnVftFArTC1ePbbmfM0X8Sa-Bid-4nEtjh0ugu3sFyTrVKDnlNQhaRb_riB1R-dZ4oRielEAZs79gmZ1DmuvxIK1u0SsKiZbNDvHgla8XuNd6rFy1Sb4Xgf0yW72Ty2gslZWb-g525jjheUrOXirzx0PtPRvC2zKjhXR3OC2QG6UOYI=&c=zXyNr3Ma8qRWiey9DqXsFKyKnF7tfExanb1l-N8D4ihpNjdP6LaNwA==&ch=qQe7DlF5tvEF-TwQm0O51UdSvLcsaSJgF5QBj_P6BxbqGd4K1DHTAw==> (Mother Jones)

For additional resources on housing considerations for AI/AN elders and people with disabilities, visit the LTSS TA
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New Housing Resources Available, Filling a Critical Need

The availability of housing affects LTSS service delivery, often determining whether AI/AN elders and people with disabilities are able to stay in their communities. Three programs offer different resources to address housing needs.

This January, the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) announced that the HUD-Veterans Affairs Supportive Housing program (HUD-VASH) is now available to tribes. The program can serve homeless Native American veterans living on or near tribal lands, combining:

•        case management (VA),

•        rental assistance (HUD), and

•        clinical services (VA).

Beyond its work on tribal lands, HUD recently built 47 low-rent units for low-income seniors. The Bii Di Gain Dash Anwebi residence allows elders in the Phillips neighborhood of Minneapolis, MN--one of the largest urban Indian communities in the United States--to live in safe, affordable housing located near family and other service providers.

The nationwide Housing First program addresses the needs of the chronically homeless, many of whom have ongoing needs for medical or mental health care. Housing First focuses on finding or building apartments where people can live permanently before providing services. Participating communities are listed in the National Alliance to End Homelessness's 10-Year Plan Database<http://r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001_G48PRmgN81GwOQZsBt1QD2Cj8ZanGEmk1mmhKPLqVBoV7Qj-qdLuwBYuofI-BymDl7wtQ_W_jZcYJ8XNMIVzG5BrnSF16we9PgtNPI6-ZAYryc2AjjnlastyaxLc3Bmw8S0HYXoYjVYNYD6JG86G6uiK04zY0xTMeNB5KpL1SPOoMS7r2JJiDDjd7Yw5sQx2VX4AbXSeuI5FHYueNchAyhmyeR279vPOzGdGJ_ePpQ=&c=zXyNr3Ma8qRWiey9DqXsFKyKnF7tfExanb1l-N8D4ihpNjdP6LaNwA==&ch=qQe7DlF5tvEF-TwQm0O51UdSvLcsaSJgF5QBj_P6BxbqGd4K1DHTAw==>.






New Home- and Community-Based Care Standards for Individuals with Disabilities

"The opportunity for a person with disabilities to participate in society is highly dependent on the nature and extent of the supports he or she receives," states a report released by the National Council on Disability (NCD). The agency published its report, Home- and Community-Based Services: Creating Systems for Success at Home, at Work, and in the Community<http://r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001_G48PRmgN81GwOQZsBt1QD2Cj8ZanGEmk1mmhKPLqVBoV7Qj-qdLuwBYuofI-BymnkYfsrKIjz8A_mNHUPaSIchlUNWYuRJX353bRZorgbF8TxdZQhnmWtozqBL8OaFVYcsEd_BoqMX5bGfSJx0xOzIujFD0EXT9fF8eltqZz6X5PQi2PZrxQnTK5cLey2jFGpKpEvQTb9w=&c=zXyNr3Ma8qRWiey9DqXsFKyKnF7tfExanb1l-N8D4ihpNjdP6LaNwA==&ch=qQe7DlF5tvEF-TwQm0O51UdSvLcsaSJgF5QBj_P6BxbqGd4K1DHTAw==>, in February 2015.

This report examines new home- and community-based service (HCBS) regulations finalized by CMS in March 2014. The regulations address the quality of life for people with disabilities and provide related standards for HCBS programs. The national policy shift toward HCBS presents a challenge for many policymakers, care providers, states, federal agencies, and others. The NCD report examines these challenges and makes recommendations to states and federal entities on how to address them.


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Upcoming Webinar[Webinars]

Enhancing the Life of the Chickasaw Elder Through Enriched Living & Supportive Programs



A mixture of programs in the Chickasaw Nation support tribal elders in achieving the best possible quality of life. Join presenters from the Chickasaw Department of Health in a webinar that will help attendees:

  *   identify programs available to support elder home maintenance
  *   compare health and wellness programs designed to maximize independence at home
  *   learn about the needs of and support for transitioning elders to allow the most possible independence
  *   promote socialization among elders so they can stay active and independent
  *   learn about the holistic nature (mind, body, and spirit) of elder services within the Chickasaw Nation

Presenters

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Heather Summers M.S., RN
Undersecretary of Operations, Hospitals and Clinics, Chickasaw Nation Department of Health

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Judy Goforth Parker Ph.D., APRN, FACHE
Secretary of Health, Chickasaw Nation Department of Health


Date & Time

Wednesday, March 25

Conference number:
1-888-757-2790

Passcode:
177695

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Please note your location's call-in time:

8 a.m.

Hawaii

10 a.m.

Alaska

11 a.m.

Pacific

11 p.m.

Arizona

12 p.m.

Mountain

1 p.m.

Central

2 p.m.

Eastern


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Featured Video[Videos]

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Honoring Culture and Community: Tohono O'odham Nation Nursing Care Authority

Culture was a key consideration in establishing the Tohono O'odham Nation Nursing Care Authority (TONCA). The award-winning program delivers hospice, skilled nursing care, and facility-based and home- and community-based care options. TONCA recognizes the value of hiring employees who speak the patients' language and understand their culture. TONCA recruits staff through partnerships with other tribal programs and provides staff housing to help retain employees. The program also seeks community input through a community advisory group.

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Featured Resource[Resources]

LTSS Program Profiles

LTSS program profiles provide real-life examples of how tribes are implementing successful LTSS programming through home- and community-based services (HCBS) and facility-based care.

Depending on community needs and resources, as well as the type of LTSS, tribes can provide or support many different aspects of community programming.

Program Profiles tell the stories of diverse tribal programs, including:

  *   Oneida Nation, who worked with the state of Wisconsin<http://r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001_G48PRmgN81GwOQZsBt1QD2Cj8ZanGEmk1mmhKPLqVBoV7Qj-qdLuwBYuofI-BymIJsRqQdNDB3bGBJUYJkQXwGNybeYmAJDWwuSR8wLygvkxYCBtKVUS78FXeXklgmbW12_OAZeAQArsQxG6VJY3LiBs8OL9XNS69_tCk871Uu_MO0qaq_pCjZWAUFdRBUubZ6043xLbiO12qK6aE6ggaa4so7D618Fv3_mnTBqFS2iVDnccRX0YDdHYPv1FTvbEqckL_kEvpKNuLpD2Qm-ErlSxl6rrrPu_DN7PxnS92kTLRabWyiNCzdv1KFB5fpOd0XzXT8Wtp9zmOj3pH53QnJMCgBMRAS9&c=zXyNr3Ma8qRWiey9DqXsFKyKnF7tfExanb1l-N8D4ihpNjdP6LaNwA==&ch=qQe7DlF5tvEF-TwQm0O51UdSvLcsaSJgF5QBj_P6BxbqGd4K1DHTAw==> to administer a state Medicaid waiver program,
  *   Cherokee Nation's home health services<http://r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001_G48PRmgN81GwOQZsBt1QD2Cj8ZanGEmk1mmhKPLqVBoV7Qj-qdLuwBYuofI-BymW7N_gIYWs3cuVhSHVmu3I7tAN2zByu7GUk2q6mCidezo8g7wOb4wz0M5FZcS9mPHRcHVe8tlC31QDZOe85E0rjsBag2OECoext8b1vQWy_IWeQnqR5JUkZBUJcJacmN0SwmuM0eRSwzVgXfqHXD-wI_JwOvP3eFsKi9cW6m5nsdpM5nQhLwEWrUhiIqip4VbquwYKDM2DFtMGIInXcFEPPF1cI7P3Q_bWe5L3mxQCEKVyFSIfn16wHHeczOf6PLAc39VDmU9AZvHa9sKHrQ8Mqfs18CU1q1T&c=zXyNr3Ma8qRWiey9DqXsFKyKnF7tfExanb1l-N8D4ihpNjdP6LaNwA==&ch=qQe7DlF5tvEF-TwQm0O51UdSvLcsaSJgF5QBj_P6BxbqGd4K1DHTAw==>, which are financially self-sustaining,
  *   Cherokee Nation's Program of All-Inclusive Care for the Elderly<http://r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001_G48PRmgN81GwOQZsBt1QD2Cj8ZanGEmk1mmhKPLqVBoV7Qj-qdLuwBYuofI-BymyjCWVDs7h2DVST4_LwcY_pC3TAZbCUT1WssgnLlqDEvFmHhqfDcNDxy7zbCCTgzR4LPtbolawSAg-v6foPlGjVecp0dLpvN2Q5ifAUskPtejJMjYilWGo4tntD8PNTrmZiRUBbu7r9lHmiakufsZrJ-9dyd9IxwydTPfObs9ThvzA8o36r-EhfXDqZj8gSHJwYvvDBe2T3MbUV0nNF10xsjB9pujFLU3nmDLsvkNDaD-rrn-xLzAmXIhJFcPqwfPLR9jdaZkbIyrDClsOjkgC4UJxRKdfzNH&c=zXyNr3Ma8qRWiey9DqXsFKyKnF7tfExanb1l-N8D4ihpNjdP6LaNwA==&ch=qQe7DlF5tvEF-TwQm0O51UdSvLcsaSJgF5QBj_P6BxbqGd4K1DHTAw==> (PACE), funded through the federal PACE program for comprehensive elder care,
  *   Pueblo of Zuni's extensive network for elder-focused LTSS<http://r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001_G48PRmgN81GwOQZsBt1QD2Cj8ZanGEmk1mmhKPLqVBoV7Qj-qdLuwBYuofI-BymN7MaH2hEC3ZDFi6BwhEpqisZ3cZK-8VUszIIAVYvp1183em_9S_WZCU5j_Cvrd8nZuLQzY-WQasJ9Cft5C_Ka7EQ46P5e9RjcMq6u6Wt0MYvIZ9pdSmXYWfQS-yHVt1QcKPB6L8Sbx_o-ch6bc4YmGDCNIpoUZRuU3UqWMxOjYx3X3KLkZUShC0i7BhMgt7L5teFZHMYUxmvtM6q2FkEDjv7djJxNN8Rev-9eyKsE_rLuPvmysg4pFu1KcXgpLFhbcwM6VC2vwM_JUyxg62Wsg==&c=zXyNr3Ma8qRWiey9DqXsFKyKnF7tfExanb1l-N8D4ihpNjdP6LaNwA==&ch=qQe7DlF5tvEF-TwQm0O51UdSvLcsaSJgF5QBj_P6BxbqGd4K1DHTAw==>, and
  *   White Earth Ojibwe's long-term care consultation services<http://r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001_G48PRmgN81GwOQZsBt1QD2Cj8ZanGEmk1mmhKPLqVBoV7Qj-qdLuwBYuofI-BymMFmmPhStYzXH-YYFZOvXvkgzUxTD9myCcetGo7OrdsEqYYzkzhf0rMN_0yhmzJR8RyjunpYC7wFoA2XVAD-de0EptGXM1syZglhIehCRxnH3tb2JNYKG3uj57PWX9PuWQ8SBbKj6mbFIdP1oMzDntjqRU0ZM1GxCRMC-1-fSz4hNTPyj65uWZyKRhP3Uf2Y0ROP43KWia-CmBOdIla4928yESuyFbRHyIx9lJT_6-1MoK_Blm6zvflPl70uKMyzlimLnr4SabkDPvKUhcd_OkN6Hp4PX-5a9iHpftKaRBGQ=&c=zXyNr3Ma8qRWiey9DqXsFKyKnF7tfExanb1l-N8D4ihpNjdP6LaNwA==&ch=qQe7DlF5tvEF-TwQm0O51UdSvLcsaSJgF5QBj_P6BxbqGd4K1DHTAw==>.

To explore these examples, visit the Program Profiles section<http://r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001_G48PRmgN81GwOQZsBt1QD2Cj8ZanGEmk1mmhKPLqVBoV7Qj-qdLuwBYuofI-Bym6-hKpwOeEpnGRuZFJZwrH-JwUCHmS_d0NAYkO3epdaHAxJMoaWfuHudOcLEItc50y9TvP917cyWPkJwjmBQoZui8-OMDArKRET4f64u-zaO5zk8dm1SNaYHayXMCE7xWwBQHwqYD-2010jKVDbW2oYgjvka5eIWZd3YDT2ztF7VNLzcDnZdE0tLKTGPjxdztes0hhFEqWmoU1_qjvucRjtvebqHsR4iesthLhvPVwTnTzQErmqfTaf9MCiM51ZRI-Sa5ZstF5Yo=&c=zXyNr3Ma8qRWiey9DqXsFKyKnF7tfExanb1l-N8D4ihpNjdP6LaNwA==&ch=qQe7DlF5tvEF-TwQm0O51UdSvLcsaSJgF5QBj_P6BxbqGd4K1DHTAw==> in the LTSS Resource Library. Additional program profiles are presented in video format in the Videos section<http://r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001_G48PRmgN81GwOQZsBt1QD2Cj8ZanGEmk1mmhKPLqVBoV7Qj-qdLu3JwCUyz0kpOjuK5rHAra3khAB_I41Mjb0vzBdGAVvw8XZnORLO4hT5yXuKrU-FSIbKqnpn2Jq3kAREbRvVWa6SR6UpYN6kzNKoNtOpFS2AELAQG2BiKb01btHHX4dFXOA9AqO2DudkT2HohortoX9qYL5h9MHqvk-7UCnNknoHTYuQC6nnwP1aKTvfxgc1MBTx4wOdVAjRBu19OJ9MNnHFDTpxPTWRO0WB6SMWHVkqIp4ftT8XVfL8=&c=zXyNr3Ma8qRWiey9DqXsFKyKnF7tfExanb1l-N8D4ihpNjdP6LaNwA==&ch=qQe7DlF5tvEF-TwQm0O51UdSvLcsaSJgF5QBj_P6BxbqGd4K1DHTAw==>.


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LTSS Resource Library

Each month, we feature a tool from the LTSS Resource Library<http://r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001_G48PRmgN81GwOQZsBt1QD2Cj8ZanGEmk1mmhKPLqVBoV7Qj-qdLu3JwCUyz0kpOnUET4IY8a2dAvE36IthScS80IaELdzCrf6heYE-VmgWOAkovl5RyT2Vwz4p2DZOMCQ_slBC-O04rDvs0H02B7AMGODUu-FauDvIqHoYDnXMw1hVlyTqvVZvQUS-1KfPh6JXgC9GpsrpiI7UAqyQ878oFGIMDS4WB_98M2aa8VUBAavG5d1IZfh4EgQ-On_aNzz4-JT3PLXzRjQ0YyXbzDmvLBbpcErGT6GssQWZrq3M=&c=zXyNr3Ma8qRWiey9DqXsFKyKnF7tfExanb1l-N8D4ihpNjdP6LaNwA==&ch=qQe7DlF5tvEF-TwQm0O51UdSvLcsaSJgF5QBj_P6BxbqGd4K1DHTAw==>, which offers many resources to help you start, support, or improve LTSS in your community.




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