Don’t forget CMS Endorsed Dementia Training Resource Hand-in-Hand
QSEP is an online platform that empowers learners to lead and manage their own learning in order to master the content. All training is available on-demand on a top-notch self-service portal. 24/7 access means...
Dementia Resources
Here are a smattering of resources focused on dementia and Alzheimer’s care.
*Voices of the Experts—this section highlights the true experts—those with a lived experience of dementia.
My dementia is a gift; I allow myself...
Kansas Nonprofits Target for Federal New Markets Tax Credit (NMTC) Program
"The end of 2016 and the first half of 2017 are shaping up to be one of the biggest years ever for New Markets Tax Credit (NMTC) activity. The credit is designed to encourage...
The Nonprofit Starvation Cycle
"A vicious cycle is leaving nonprofits so hungry for decent infrastructure that they can barely function as organizations—let alone serve their beneficiaries. The cycle starts with funders’ unrealistic expectations about how much running a...
Resources for Wellness and Wellbeing
There's Now a Starbucks Staffed Entirely by Seniors — And the Coffee Chain Says More Are on the Way
Creating Masterpieces Through Community-Centered Living
Why these university students love living with seniors
Creating...
Evidence-Based Practices: How to Find Them, Choose Them and Use Them
How can providers make evidence-based practices work for them, once brought into their own communities? Professional researchers give advice on what constitutes good research and how implementation challenges can be overcome. Read more from...
Dementia Care Resources
Here is a plethora of great articles and resources for caregivers, providers and people living with dementia.
Dementia and the Importance of the Outdoors
Dance to prevent decline: Dementia and Parkinson's
Dementia doesn’t mean...
Will Your Organization Be Around in the Future?
Is a merger, acquisition or closure something your organization needs to consider? Ziegler’s new white paper Sponsorship Transitions: Considerations for Not-for-Profit Senior Living Providers is recommended reading for LeadingAge Kansas members who are wondering what the...
Wellness and Wellbeing Resources
Check out this week’s roundup of resources for Wellness and Wellbeing
Commentary: Ageism in nursing adversely affects patient care
Meditation Benefits for Older Adults
ART FOR THE AGING
Study: Staying Active In Middle Age...
Overview of February Special Days, Weeks and Month
Check out the National Day Calendar for all the special days in February.
Healthcare-Associated Infection Surveillance Protocol for Urinary Tract Infection Events for Long-term Care Facilities
The urinary tract is one of the most common sites of healthcare-associated infections, accounting for up to 20% of infections reported by long-term care facilities (LTCFs). 1 Risk factors for developing bacteriuria and UTI...
Reduced Rates for Telecommunications and Broadband Access Through Federal Program
The Rural Healthcare Connectivity (Act), which was passed by Congress and enacted into law on June 22, 2016, authorized eligible (NFP, rural) skilled nursing facilities (SNFs) to participate in the Rural Health Care Program...