Resources for Quality

New research released from the Joint Center for Housing Studies of Harvard University looks at peoples’ experiences with their housing’s accessibility. According to the research, of the nation’s households, about 5% or 6.8 million,...

LeadingAge staff experts are developing essential advocacy, guidance, and tools, and curating the most relevant resources for aging services providers, including: Nursing Home Weekly RecapLife Plan Community Weekly RecapHome Health and Hospice Weekly RecapPACE Weekly...

In honor of Alzheimer's and Brain Awareness Month, check out our resources related to dementia and brain health: Person-Centered Dementia Care: This Training Tool consists of 52 microlearning lessons on person-centered and practical strategies to...

This presentation describes a team-based approach to budget development for nonprofit financial management, including goals, personnel and process. Download the presentation and watch the 30-minute webinar for step-by-step guidance.

New research suggests that brain activity could predict stress-induced cardiovascular disease – and that some of us are more susceptible to it than others. We look at how controlling work-related stress delivers benefits far...

CAST has updated its Medication Management Selection Tool with a revised product and vendor matrix and a new case study. This year, CAST added a summary of all the lessons learned from past Medication Management initiative case studies...

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.

Free Nursing Home Antimicrobial Stewardship Guide Informal Caregiving Linked to Poorer Health Older People with Social Care Needs and Multiple Long-Term Conditions TeamSTEPPS – An Evidence-Based Team Building Program DSM-5 Pocket Guide for...

The reality of managed care is heating up in Kansas with increasing penetration of Medicare Advantage plans, bundled payment arrangements, and other new reimbursement arrangements. The LeadingAge Kansas Managed Care Toolkit, developed in cooperation...

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...

  CAST (LeadingAge’s Center for Aging Services Technology) has released a Cybersecurity White Paper and a Benchmarking Questionnaire to help members understand what cybersecurity threats are, how to mitigate risks, and how to respond if attacked. The Benchmarking Questionnaire will help...

The guide is divided into four sections: Resident Satisfaction, Social Cohesion, Resident Power, and Civic Engagement. Access the guide here.