LeadingAge National Government News: January 28, 2026
CDC Provides New “Up to Date” Definition for COVID Vaccination
The Centers for Disease Control & Prevention (CDC) has provided a new definition of what constitutes...
Kansas Advocacy Updates: January 28, 2026
ICYMI: Legislative Update | January 27, 2026
Weeks 1 & 2 at the Kansas Legislature:
The first two weeks of the Kansas legislative session have moved quickly....
Another Successful Aging Services Day in the Books: Don’t Let Your Advocacy End Here
We had an incredible turnout at last week’s Aging Services Day at the Capitol. Over 100 senior care providers joined LeadingAge Kansas, KHCA, and KACE on January...
Calling All Change Makers: Join Us in Manhattan for Our 2026 Spring Conference &...
This year, we’re inviting you to Manhattan with a shared purpose: to champion the Change Makers who are reshaping aging services across Kansas. Whether you’re driving innovation in your community, elevating...
EDGE Launches New Webinar Series with First-Ever EDGE Talk
EDGE is excited to announce the launch of EDGE Talks, a new webinar series created exclusively for EDGE members. Designed to deliver timely, high-value conversations, EDGE Talks will spotlight emerging...
IA-ADAPT: Improving Antipsychotic Appropriateness in People Living with Dementia
This website includes information and resources to help clinicians, providers, nurses, direct caregiver and consumers better understand how to manage problem behaviors and psychosis...
Spotlight on Inappropriate Antipsychotic Use in Assisted Living
Prevalence of, and Resident and Facility Characteristics Associated With Antipsychotic Use in Assisted Living vs. Long-Term Care Facilities: A Cross-Sectional Analysis from Alberta, Canada,...
Overview of February Special Days, Weeks and Month
Check out the National Day Calendar for all the special days in February.
Oldest and Youngest Counties in the Country
See oldest and youngest counties in the country by median age, from the United States Census Bureau.
KDADS Posts New HCBS Background Check Policy
In order to comply with new federal background check requirements for HCBS providers, KDADS has posted the finalized version of their policy. This policy...
Compliance and Scope and Severity Updates from the Fire Marshal
Electrical Receptacle Testing
CMS has put together a helpful guide for electrical receptacle testing for health care occupancies. Check it out.
Higher Severity in Emergency Preparedness...
The Hutch News Highlights 3 LeadingAge Kansas Members for “Repeat Stellar Inspections”
Three area nursing homes made a list published annually by Kansas Advocates for Better Care as among the best homes in the state for...