Board Development Resource: Generative Thinking – An Important Role for Your Board
“Generative thinking” vital to the success of your not-for-profit organization
If there’s one thing that directors of nonprofit boards can agree on, it’s that it can be very difficult to agree on things. Finding solutions...
Board Development: Micromanagement – A Common Board Issue
Micromanagement prevents boards from governing well. It results in dysfunctional boards, public criticism, accreditation concerns, demoralized staff, and lack of respect for elected trustees. This Board Focus explores definitions and causes of micromanagement and...
Check Out These Great Resources for Dementia Care
FREE Montessori for Dementia Kickstart Kit
Video: Montessori Approach in Action
"Spiritual Care and Physicians: Understanding Spirituality in Medical Practice"
Culturally Responsive Pain Management for Black Older Adults
Culturally Responsive Pain Management for Black Older Adults, by S Robinson-Lane and S Booker. Journal of Gerontological Nursing. Vol. 42, No. 8, 2017. Download the article and/or subscribe to the Journal of Gerontological Nursing.
5-Star Reports for 3rd Quarter 2017 Available
The 5 Star Reports for the 3rd Quarter of 2017 were emailed to the key contacts of LeadingAge Kansas Members last week. These reports are a great way for organizations to assess their current...
A Simple Board Self-Evaluation Tool
Check out this simple board self-evaluation tool that you can use with your own boards.
Dementia Care Skill Building Handout
Check out this helpful handout from Dementia and Alzheimer's expert, Teepa Snow.
Antipsychotic Reduction Toolkit
Ready to take next steps in off label anti-psychotic reduction? Check out the Antipsychotic Reduction Toolkit published by the Quality Improvement Network.
SNF Quality Reporting Program Webinar
CMS is hosting a webinar on Wednesday, December 6, 2017 to provide information on the Confidential Feedback Reports for the SNF Quality Reporting Program. SNF’s will receive these reports in their CASPER folders in...
Board Development Resource: Governance vs Management
Check out this great resource on governance versus management.
Clinical Aromatherapy
Holistic symptom management in geriatric care, advanced illness, and dementia care is an ever-increasing focus for hospitals and long-term care providers as the population continues to age.
Read more of this Today's Geriatric Medicine article...
Wellness and Wellbeing Resources
Neuroscience Discovers 5 Things That Will Make You Happy
Improve the cognitive function of older adults by encouraging certain lifestyle behaviors
The Five Senses Study
LGBT Older Adults and Social Isolation
Gamification Is...