Last Week to Apply for a LeadingAge Kansas Foundation Scholarship
August 1st is the deadline for applications. This program is open to individuals working toward higher education degrees, becoming an administrator, nurse, CMA, RA, SSD, dietary manager, and much more. If you are looking to...
Evergreen’s Denim and Dazzle Fundraiser
Evergreen, LeadingAge Kansas member in Olathe, just completed their most successful Denim and Dazzle fundraising event ever. Nearly 300 people attended and $87,000 was raised. Way to go.
Several Great Promos to Help Stretch Your Dollars from Value First
Sherwin-Williams GroupBuy Savings for July and August 2017- Paint like a pro with Sherwin-Williams monthly Healthcare Savings on applicators, tools and equipment. Sherwin-Williams offers a wide range of high-performance coating systems for walls, floors, roofs...
August is time to Celebrate…
August 5 - Friendship Day
August 12 - World Elephant Day
August 13 – Lefthanders Day
August 21 – Poets Day
August 30 – Toasted Marshmallow Day
National Immunization Awareness Month
Last Chance – Assisted Living Summit in Newton this Thursday
It’s not too late, register for the Assisted Living Summit this Thursday, July 27th in Newton. Join Belinda Vierthaler and Patty Brown for a full day of education regarding survey process, dementia care and admission,...
Emergency Preparedness Compliance Workshop – Two Weeks Away
Are you ready to comply with the new Emergency Preparedness Rules? We have developed a training to help get you up to speed on the regulations and develop useful plans for typical Kansas emergencies.
We...
Nurse Leaders Networking Call – August 17th
Nurse leaders, we need you August 17th at 2:00 PM for your knowledge and input regarding the upcoming Nurse Leaders Workshop in November. We are hosting a networking call to talk about topics and issues...
LeadingAge Kansas Welcomes Two New Employees
We are thrilled to introduce you to two new individuals who have joined our team to serve you. Janet Powell is the new Receptionist/Front Office Assistant and Anne Setter is our new Continuing Education...
Happenings at Good Samaritan Society in Ellis
The residents at the Good Samaritan Society, Ellis have been busy this month with several activities including fishing, the “Frozen Frog”, and fireworks on the July 4th.
Residents enjoying setting off fireworks on July...
Linn Community Nursing Home Chosen to Test Virtual Reality for Residents with Dementia
Linn Community Nursing Home was recently selected as one of five pilot sites for their company, MyndVR, to test how virtual reality could benefit seniors with dementia. They were chosen because of their recognized efforts in...
Forum Educates Community on Delaying Onset of Dementia
Last week Bluestem Communities hosted its 4th annual Innovations in Living with Dementia community forum. About 120 attended the event where four strategies for aging well were presented by the Central and Western Kansas...
Larksfield Place in Wichita Awarded Home Care Accreditation From the Joint Commission
Larksfield Place Retirement Communities, Inc. announced it has earned The Joint Commission’s Gold Seal of Approval® for Home Care Accreditation by demonstrating continuous compliance with its performance standards. The Gold Seal of Approval® is...