Q1: What are we learning about Omicron? A: Omicron was first detected on November 11, 2021, in Botswana South Africa. Since mid-November it has spread […]
News Topic: Aging
HUD and HHS Announce Housing and Services Resource Center
HHS and HUD have announced a new Housing and Services Resource center to improve access to affordable, accessible housing and the critical services that make […]
Apps Can Aid Older Adults with Mild Dementia
Smartphone technologies can help keep older adults with mild cognitive impairment or dementia independent, a new study indicates. Researchers at Baylor University found that smartphone […]
Mandate Minute: Resources from Weeks 2 & 3
This Week’s Highlights: Volume Three: Air Date 11.22.21. “The Fed’s Mandate” So, today is the deadline for all federal employees to have at least one […]
Review – Survey of COVID Dining Services Staffing Challenges
Overall, the survey found three key trends in dining services operations where aging services providers have adapted because of the pandemic. These are: · Utilization […]
LPC Advisory Group: Transitions through the Continuum
After introductions and announcements, Dee Pekruhn began the discussion with four questions for the panel. Below, the answers are summarized. What do you think the […]
Build Back Better Provides More Than $1.8 Billion to Support Older Americans Act Programs
The November 3, 2021 version of the Build Back Better Act continues to invest in services for older Americans that are carried out by the […]
LPC Advisory Group: Workforce Discussion
The presentation began with Natasha Bryant, Senior Director of Workforce Research and Development at the LeadingAge LTSS Center. The LTSS Center has been working on […]
Evidence-Based Therapeutic Horticulture Program Improves Lives of Residents
LeadingAge Washington regularly applies for Civil Money Penalty (CMP) grants to help its member skilled nursing providers implement creative resident engagement programs. These grants have […]
Middle Market Panel: A Summary of the LPC Advisory Group
First Question: What IS the middle market? Beth Mace: It is a group of individuals who have too many financial resources to qualify for government […]