Week of May 4th

Here are two articles where the folks at Larksfield Place in Wichita were quoted: https://seniorhousingnews.com/2020/04/24/senior-living-providers-fear-covid-19-backslide-as-some-states-reopen-for-business/ https://seniorhousingnews.com/2020/04/27/with-40-of-frontline-workers-under-financial-hardship-senior-living-providers-step-up-support/

Kidron Bethel Village, Bluestem Communities, North Newton, KS Despite COVID-19, residents and their families are getting creative with their birthday celebrations! We have seen fun signs and decorations across campus. The 85 sign was placed...

LEADINGAGE KANSAS UPDATES New Resource from LeadingAge Kansas: Employee Return to Work Criteria Checklist.Revamped COVID-19 Webpage: Leading Kansas has completely revamped their COVID-19 Webpage to make it easier to find information and resources for success...

Congratulations to Kansas Soldier’s Home for a deficiency-free infection control survey this week.

Join this webinar on May 14th from 1:00 – 2:00 PM to learn from one another about providing the best care for resident during this challenging time. May 14, 2020 | 1:00 – 2:00 PMSpecial COVID-19...

Advance your career by studying to become and Adult Care Home Operator. The training begins online May 7th and runs online for 6 weeks for your convenience; due to the current climate we hope to reschedule...

The Let’s Talk webinar series provides a forum for you to learn from your peers. The laid-back conversation-style format will share the story of an organization’s success, provide their top five (or so) takeaway...

It’s scholarship time! The LeadingAge Kansas Foundation is pleased to announce the opening of this year’s scholarship application window. From today through August 1, 2020, we will be accepting applications for our scholarship focused on...

This webinar held on May 13th at 1:00 PM will highlight different, person-centered working practices and routines to optimize the well-being of all involved. Wednesday, May 13th 1:00 pm - 2:00 pm CDT This webinar will highlight different,...

Join us November 14th in Newton to learn about leadership, de-prescribing, pain management, care plans, staff competency and behavioral health. Enhancing Your Influence Amy Siple, APRN, FNP, GS-C We are in a constant state of influencing others...

In a recent article published in The Gerontologist, Dr. Robyn Stone, et al identified several predictors of why home health workers leave their jobs.  Implications from this survey suggest that this is the first...

On May 9th a select group of individuals from inside and outside of the membership, state agency folks, legislators and more will convene at the LeadingAge Kansas offices to kick off our Workforce Commission. ...