Myth Busters: Disclosing Employment Information to Prospective Employers
A frequent issue among our membership is a mistaken belief that they are not allowed to divulge anything but very limited information about a former employee to a prospective employer.
That is a myth. Kansas...
ASTRA Scholarship Opportunities
Apply Now! Applicant must be employed by a full LeadingAge Kansas member and agree to/meet the criteria listed below:
Employed at least one year
Either full-time or part-time (not PRN)
Demonstrated commitment to servicing...
LTC Providers Sought for Influenza Vaccine Study
The Foundation for PA/LTC Medicine is seeking long-term care providers to participate in a study on the impact of the annual influenza vaccine choice on residents' hospitalization risk for the 2016-2017 influenza season. Nursing homes...
Pine Village Hires Julie Kern as Director of Marketing
Pine Village Hires Julie Kern as Director of Marketing
Julie Kern has been named the Director of Marketing & Independent Living for Pine Village in Moundridge, KS. Kern will be taking on the responsibilities of...
Tallgrass Creek Honor’s Eden Pierce as Their 2016 Student Scholar
Tallgrass Creek Retirement Community recently celebrated Eden Pierce of Kansas City Christian School who is its Class of 2016 Student Scholar at an Award Ceremony. Pierce earned a four-year collegiate scholarship from the $24,818.00 raised...
Please Send in Your 2017 Millage Forms
Thank you to everyone who sent in their Program Service Revenue last week! For those who haven’t, please send your Program Service Revenue numbers that are required for us to calculate dues for 2017. ...
Before You Say “Sit” – Try These Tips to Keep Cognitively Impaired Residents Moving
Susan Saldibar recently offered that seniors need to stay active and mobile as long as possible. We’ve all read the studies indicating that prolonged sitting can lead to a more rapid decline of both...
Undiagnosed Dementia May be Putting Older Adults’ Safety at Risk
Medical News Today tells us that many older Americans may be at increased risk of engaging in potentially unsafe activities due to lack of dementia diagnosis. This is the conclusion of a new study...
Quality First Awards – Deadline is July 1st
Just a few weeks left to nominate outstanding individuals and groups for their exemplary work.
The 26th Annual Quality First Awards of Excellence is your opportunity to recognize members and individuals who strengthen the field...
Preventing Significant Change – Train the Trainer Workshop
CMP Grant-funded free training held in July 2016 – Registration Now Open
Recognizing a change in condition takes collaboration. It takes a team. Residents rely on you to maintain and increase their quality of life....
How to Make Caregiving Tasks Easier with Music – Webinar
June 23rd: 10:00 AM – 11:00 AM; 1.0 CE Available in Resident Care
Many aging services professionals know that music can enliven or relax a person with dementia, creating opportunities for socialization and enhancing their...
Trending Privacy & Security Issues in Long-Term Care – Webinar
June 30th: 11:00 AM – Noon; 1.0 CE Available
The long-term care setting is full of issues complicating the protection of resident information: personal representatives, DPOAs, DPOA-HCs (and the difference between the two), family and...