BCAT Offers Family Matters Discussions on Transitions in the Continuum of Care
As a free resource to family members of those living in congregate aging services settings, the BCAT is offering this series of “Family Matters” presentations. LeadingAge has provided material for the March event on...
Creating Calm: Simple Activities for Stressful Times
In this 12-minute QuickCast, we outline several calming exercises staff can use to help reduce worry and anxiety among older adults and themselves.
True Cost of Aging Index
This KHN article shares that the Elder Index, developed by researchers at the Gerontology Institute at the University of Massachusetts-Boston, shows that more than half of older women living alone, 54%, are either poor according to federal...
QuickCast: Understanding Equity
This 9-minute QuickCast outlines how to strive for a workplace that is impartial and free from bias. Check out more diversity, equity, and inclusion products on the LeadingAge Learning Hub.
Resource Alert: Engage Older Adults’ Cognitive Function with Art
The National Gallery of Art in Washington, DC, is proud to offer digital and print resources to communities of older adults nationwide. Multiple studies demonstrate that visual art therapy improves cognitive function in older adults.
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Kansas Talking Books
Our friends at the Talking Books program at the State Library of Kansas would appreciate our help in growing their number of subscribers. Any Kansan experiencing a visual impairment, a physical disability or a...
Tips to Improve Employee Retention
Attracting and retaining employees has arguably never been more challenging. In this 9-minute QuickCast, Cara Silletto outlines how aging services providers can begin to think differently about the new hire experience and help reduce unnecessary...
LeadingAge Members to Get Discount on MPLC Licensing Agreement for Showing Movies and Videos...
Motion picture showings within senior living and health care communities have always required a public performance license in accordance with the US Copyright Act. Over time, public awareness of intellectual property rights has grown along...
How Social Relationships Influence Obesity in Older Adults
Research by LTSS Center fellows suggests that social relationships can impact health behaviors and psycho-social characteristics related to weight control and obesity.
Obesity is a leading health risk to people of all ages, but weight...
NIC Wave 36 Survey Released
The latest survey from the National Investment Center (NIC) showed cautiously optimistic trends in occupancy, as well as a curious movement in efforts to fill staff vacancies. The pace of move-ins in IL continued its slow...
CCaH: Expanding Your Mission and Margin
In this 13-minute QuickCast, Brad Paulis outlines how the Continuing Care at Home model can help providers expand their service reach and diversify their financial risk.
Developing Successful Volunteer Opportunities in Dementia Programs
Volunteers can provide valuable support for adult day providers and organizations across the continuum serving people who are living with dementia and their caregivers, by enabling organizations to expand their capacity and plan for...