Skilled Nursing Facility: Proposed FY 2019 Payment and Policy Changes
CMS issued a proposed rule outlining proposed FY 2019 Medicare payment updates and proposed quality program changes for Skilled Nursing Facilities (SNFs).
Proposed Rule Details:
Advancing My HealthEData: Request for Information from stakeholders
Modernizing the...
Hospice: Proposed Updates to the Wage Index and Payment Rates for FY 2019
On April 27, CMS issued a proposed rule that would update FY 2019 Medicare payment rates and the wage index for hospices serving Medicare beneficiaries. This rule also proposes changes to the Hospice Quality...
Call for Applications – 2018 LeadingAge Kansas Foundation Scholarships
Applications are now being sought for the LeadingAge Kansas Foundation Scholarship Program. The application process involves several essay questions and requires 2 letters of support. One of the letters must be on official letterhead and signed from...
The Wheatlands Achieves 5 Star Rating
After much hard work and focus on improving their rating, The Wheatlands Health Care Center in Kingman achieved a 5 star rating from CMS in the latest release. Congratulations to the entire team on...
Schowalter Villa Expansion Update: Building Name and Dedication Date Announced
Two years ago this month, Bluestem Communities announced the Private Home for Everyone Campaign to help raise funds to construct a new, two-story assisted-living addition for Schowalter Villa residents and the community.
This week, Bluestem...
Thank You for Attending the 2018 Spring Conference and Expo – Largest Attendance in...
We had a great time last week at our Spring Conference and Expo learning, networking and growing together. We would like to thank everyone who made the event happen from our conference sponsors, to...
Careers in Aging Services Brochure Available to Be Co-Branded
LeadingAge Kansas developed a handy brochure for our Careers in Aging Services Day to hand out to students. We now have the ability to co-brand with your organization. If you would like to have your logo...
Inclusive Transportation Planning Initiative – Deadline May 4
Funded by the Administration for Community Living Inclusive Transportation Planning grants of up to $35,000 support efforts to facilitate development of local inclusive, coordinated transportation systems in which people with disabilities, older adults, and caregivers actively...
Wellness Resources
Recorded Webinar: VAIRS Webinar Lifelong Learning, Social Connectedness and Elderhood
Download Updated Eat Healthy Be Active Community Workshops, based on the 2015-2020 Dietary Guidelines for Americans
engAGED: The National Resource Center for Engaging...
Resources for Dementia Care
Brain Health Resource
Caring for a loved one with dementia
Easy-to-understand information on brain health
Worried about memory loss or dementia?
Traumatic Brain Injuries Are Tied to Dementia
Continued Meditation Tied to Slower...
Sherwin-Williams Group Buy Savings for May and June 2018
Celebrate Spring with a new coat of paint and Sherwin-Williams Healthcare Savings on applicators, tools and equipment. Sherwin-Williams offers a wide range of high-performance coating systems for walls, floors, roofs and concrete surfaces in...
Webinar: Sexuality in Long-Term Care – One Week Away
This is your last chance to be a part of this valuable education regarding sexuality in long-term care, May 8th from 11:30 AM – 12:30 PM. Join Gayle Doll, PhD, Director for the Kansas State...