Food for Thought: Fewer Older Adults Getting Care in Nursing Homes
The vast majority of older adults receive long-term care at home, not in nursing homes. But few people plan for this expense.
Nor do they see long-term care insurance as a viable option — because...
Brewster Place Shifts Paradigm About Aging With Massive Expansion Project
Brewster Place in Topeka recently celebrated the start of its $22.5 million expansion, which adds 14 villa apartments, a cultural arts center and art gallery, a new restaurant and pub, an indoor pool, a...
Welcome New ED at VCV Pittsburg
Mary Wilkerson is the new Executive Director at Via Christi Village Pittsburg. Welcome Mary, we are excited to get to know you!
Save the Date – 2017 Policy & Leadership Conference
Mark your calendars – Policy & Leadership Conference will be the Drury Broadview Inn in Wichita, KS on October 4th & 5th. Registration and more information coming soon.
CMS Tips for Fire Alarm System Testing
CMS recently shared information with the Kansas Fire Marshal pertaining to fire alarm system inspection, testing and maintenance.
Read the note from CMS.
Newton Presbyterian Manor Receives Zero Deficiency Survey
Congratulations to the team at Newton Presbyterian Manor on their recent zero deficiency survey. Read their press release.
Residents at Cedar Lake Village Raise Money for Kids to Get New Bikes
While the official Tour de France was taking place, residents and staff held their own “Tour de France” at Cedar Lake Village in Olathe. They signed up to ride the NuSteps in 15-minute increments throughout the...
Center for Leadership Program is Now Accepting Applications
Are you interested in growing your skills and knowledge as a leader? Connecting with other leaders in aging services? Supporting others on their leadership journey? If so, the Center for Leadership is for you.
LeadingAge...
Emergency Preparedness Compliance Workshop – One Week 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...
Leadership and Management Excellence: Strategies for Success Learning Series Coming this Fall
LeadingAge Kansas is pleased to announce a virtual series that will take place this fall focused on leadership and management knowledge, skills, and tools. The series will be presented by Del Gilbert of Accelerating...
Lakeview Village Dining Services Director Receives Award
Jonathan Williams, Director of Dining Services at Lakeview Village in Lenexa, recently received an Illuminating Excellence Award for his accomplishments and improvements in operations. This includes patient and resident satisfaction scores, documented cost savings,...
New Interactive Data Maps on Market Saturation, Beneficiaries
Providers have a new tool to help them make informed decisions about the locations where they offer services and the beneficiaries they serve. CMS released new interactive maps showing market saturation and beneficiary data...