Week of July 30th

Last week, 13 capable, inspiring individuals received their credential as “Kansas Fellow” for completing our year-long leadership intensive. The group focused on 4 major areas of leadership: Discovering Your Authentic Leadership Leading Through Advocacy...

The CDC has released a new tool as part of its four-part online training series on antibiotic stewardship, which should be a top priority for aging services providers. Participation in the online courses qualifies learners for continuing...

Claridge Court in Prairie Village recently completed their annual survey with zero deficiencies. Congratulations to Emily Filla and their entire team!

KDHE Division of Health Care Finance is offering Medicaid Training courses in Wichita, KS on August 23, 2018. Registration is first-come, first served, and must be done using the provided registration form. All training sessions will be held at...

CMPRP is currently accepting applications to be part of the Breakthrough Community.  Apply now through Friday, August 3, 2018! The Civil Money Penalty Reinvestment Program (CMPRP) would like to make you aware of the Breakthrough Community on Adverse...

Attention Assisted Living and Home Plus Providers: Registration is now open! This Summit is an opportunity for you to learn and discuss the biggest issues facing you today.  Register now for this training September...

Join this webinar on August 30th from 11:00 AM - 12:00 PM to learn the NEW requirements of the participation as it affects behavioral health. Learning Objectives: Identify the required elements for behavioral health for Phase...

Tools from LeadingAge’s Center for Aging Services Technology (CAST) to Assist you to Select Technology to Increase Efficiency and Quality Outcomes: Medication Management Selection Tool EHR Technology Selection Tool Functional Assessment and Activity Monitoring Technology Selection...

Does your organization have a practice that has helped with recruitment or retention? We would love to know about it and feature you in an upcoming Aging Update Article. Contact Dana Weaver at 1.800.264.542...

Did you know that among caregivers aged 18-29, 33% have not been able to afford health care, medicines, or food for themselves or their families as a result of their caregiving duties? The negative...

A recent LeadingAge research snapshot shows the benefits of person-centered care and the household model in nursing homes—and bodes well for technology that supports this approach. The study compared one nursing home that adopted comprehensive person-centered care...

Healthy Brain Initiative Recorded Green House Webinar: See the Person, Not the Disease with Dr. Al Power Dementia side effects may be tripled by common painkillers