Pursing a Degree or Other Credentials? Apply for a LeadingAge Kansas Foundation Scholarship

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Applications are now open to apply for a LeadingAge Kansas Foundation Scholarship Program. If you are an employee of a LeadingAge Kansas member and are either pursuing a degree, certificate or other credential, you are...

May is Older American’s Month

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How are you celebrating? LeadingAge has developed a great set of tools to help you get great PR for your organization this month. Check it out!

HCBS Settings Rule: Important Message for HCBS Providers

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KDADS needs to know specifically who to contact regarding the HCBS Setting Final Rule at each HCBS provider organization/agency. Please use this form to indicate who is the most appropriate representative at your organization/agency to receive...

USAC Rural Health Care Program

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The Rural Health Care (RHC) Program supports health care facilities in bringing world class medical care to rural areas through increased connectivity. It provides up to $400 million annually in reduced rates for broadband...

Save the Date – Hands-On Caregiver Workshop June 7th

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Mark your calendars for the LeadingAge Kansas Hands-On Caregiver Workshop, June 7th at the Meridian Center in Newton, KS. Details are still being finalized, but here’s the education you can expect at this training. Family Matters:...

KanCare Clearinghouse Releases Latest Newsletter

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The Kancare Clearinghouse has released their latest newsletter called Nursing Facility News. This newsletter has also been uploaded to the SharePoint site, under External Training in the Nursing Facility Liaison Newsletter folder. Each month, this...

Revision of the MS-2126 Form

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On May 1, 2018, the new MS-2126 form was posted on the Policy Forms page of the KanCare website and on the Forms page of the Kansas Medical Assistance Program (KMAP) website under...

Is Your Assisted Living Compensation Strategy Competitive?

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The 20th annual Assisted Living Salary & Benefits Report, which was published by Hospital & Healthcare Compensation Service in cooperation with LeadingAge, is now available to LeadingAge members at a discounted rate. The report...

Recent Study Finds Correlation of Hearing Loss and Chronic Falling in Assisted Living Residents...

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Schonfeld, E et al. Correlation of Hearing Loss and Chronic Falling in Among Patients with Dementia in 3 Memory-Care Communities. Annals of Long Term Care, Vol. 26, Issue 2. March/April 2018. Results of this study...

Virtual Parkinson Disease Library

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The Parkinson’s Foundation provides an extensive collection of books, fact sheets, videos, podcasts, and more on their website for those diagnosed with Parkinson disease and for those managing the disease in others.

South Central Kansas Health Care Coalition Will Meet, Review Area-Wide MOU on May 16

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The South Central Kansas Health Care Coalition is a collaborative group of regional healthcare and response agencies that work together to prepare for and respond to emergencies. Several long-term care providers participate in the...

Contact Info for Kansas Regional Health Care Coalition Coordinators

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Use this website to view a complete list of contact information for Kansas Regional Health Care Coalition Coordinators.