New Mexico ALTSD news and events

Recent information and links	May is Older Americans Month - Age Strong! Live Long! Fraud alerts The Department's 2010-2011 Strategic Plan Employment opportunities H1N1 (Swine Flu) Information Severance Tax Bond Senior-related projects* From the 2009 Legislative session
Programs	Long-Term Care Ombudsman Bureau Behavioral Health Team Engage New Mexico
Disability	National Disability Employment Awareness Month Emergency Preparedness planning kit for seniors and individuals living with a disability (separate links) Back In Use is dedicated to helping New Mexicans with disabilities get the equipment they need either for free or at very little cost National Council on Disability report "Empowerment for Americans with Disabilities: Breaking Barriers to Careers and Full Employment"
Elder Economic Security Initiative	Bridging the Gap: the Role of Individuals, Community and Governments in New Mexico's Elder Economic Security Aging in Place with Dignity: Policy Recommendations to Increase Economic Security for New Mexico Elders Elders Living on the Edge: When Basic Needs Exceed Income in New Mexico The Elder Economic Security Standard Index for New Mexico
Senior/Aging	Area Agencies on Aging Senior safety and scams Making printed materials senior friendly Cold Weather Tips for Seniors Aging and Environmental Health Hazards
Medicare/Medicaid	Medicare and the Part D Prescription Drug plan
Department pages	Department contacts APAP Subcommittee Meetings Check out our Silvertips pages with safety and other information for seniors! Issue Papers (Policy Advisory Committee) Annual Reports (calendars) Volunteer Opportunities 2008-2012 New Mexico Employment Plan System Transformation Grant Summary
Health pages	Medical Appointment Question Builder
Other pages	New Mexico Social Service Resource Directory Federal stimulus funds supplement older worker program* New Mexico Office of Recovery and Reinvestment Cold Weather Tips for Seniors The Department is part of the Behavioral Health Collaborative Aging and Environmental Health Hazards Proposed revisions to regulations regarding Employment Programs for Older Workers* A public hearing was conducted on the proposed revisions. Once the Department Secretary has approved the revisions they will be posted to this website. American Recovery and Reinvestment Act one-time payments* This law provides for a one-time economic recovery payment of $250 to people who get certain types of Federal benefits including Social Security. The New Mexico Centennial