Lives Well Lived: Celebrating the Secrets, Wit and Wisdom of Age
Join Southmister for a virtual screening and discussion of the critically acclaimed documentary by Sky Bergman called Lives Well Lived on July 29th. Register today. Here is a sneak peek trailer of the film.
Coronavirus/COVID-19
LeadingAge Kansas has established a COVID-19 webpage to serve as a clearinghouse for important information and resources from CMS, the CDC, KDHE and other Kansas sources, LeadingAge National and other resources. Just added:
CMS’s new...
General Liability Fall Safety and Policy Development
Connie Christian, MBA, CPHRM
KAMMCO Facility Risk Management and Patient Safety Advisor
Winter is nearly over, but in Kansas snow and ice can still turn up unexpectedly well into spring. Inclement weather and cold temperatures may...
Dementia Resources
Here is the latest resources and articles about dementia and caring for older people with dementia.
Trazodone: Not Safer Than Atypical Antipsychotics in Patients With Dementia
How music helps connect people living with dementia
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CMS Developing a Restful Environment Action Manual (DREAM) Toolkit
CMS has launched an initiative, called The Civil Money Penalty Reinvestment Program (CMPRP), to assist nursing home teams in quality improvement efforts. The CMPRP is primarily focused on improving dementia care, reducing adverse events and improving...
Don’t Assume You’re Immune to a Cyberattack
(reposted from the LeadingAge National website)
Providers of aging services are at greater risk for cyberattacks than other health care organizations because they’re new to electronic record keeping and have less mature information security systems....
The Ultimate Guide to Facebook Engagement
As with previous years, the most engaging type of Facebook post in 2018 is video. It’s not even a close call — video dominates based on average engagement rate.
Read more.
2017-2018 Assisted Living Salary & Benefits Report from the Hospital & Healthcare Compensation Service
The Hospital & Healthcare Compensation Service has published its 2017-2018 Assisted Living Salary & Benefits Report. LeadingAge members discounted price is $275. Read more information.
Free Course From Relias on Abuse and Neglect
It is critical for post-acute care leaders and staff to be able to recognize potential incidents of abuse and neglect and respond appropriately. Using highly interactive scenario-based material, this course teaches learners how to...
Remember the Elders of Coronavirus
Join the Global Ageing Network on July 8th for a special day of remembrance. Remember the Elders of Coronavirus pays tribute to the elders who we have lost worldwide during the coronavirus pandemic. As we are...
Days to Celebrate
Days, weeks and public awareness events to celebrate in February, March and April.
National Research Summit on Care, Services, and Supports for Persons with Dementia and Their...
This report to the Advisory Council on Alzheimer's Research, Care and Services presents the results of the first National Research Summit on Care, Services, and Supports for Persons with Dementia and their Caregivers (the...