Chris Ridenhour Closes the 2010 Annual Conference with his Kenote Address: Compassionate and Powerful Care

In this Issue

Inside Your Association -- Aging Services of Georgia

General Notes of Interest

Public Policy Update

Business Connection
Updates from Our Associate Members

Institute News

Center News

Organization/Board Development

News Throughout
the Continuum:

Vacancy Report

Career Opportunities

AAHSA Information

GIA Partners

Occupied
Renovations

Cornerstone
Senior Living

Moore Stephens Lovelace, P.A.

GIA Supporters

Ziegler Capital
Markets Group

Mauldin & Jenkins

LW Consulting, Inc.

Guest Services

Pfizer

GIA Friends  

The Law Offices of Williams & Edelstein

Dixon Hughes

GIA Contributors

HVAC Services

Kings Bridge Retirement Center

Canterbury Court

Presbyterian Village

Presbyterian Homes of Georgia

AAHSA
http://www.aahsa.org

Keep Up with the Quality First Program

Aging Services of Georgia is the statewide association of over 150 key not-for-profit and other mission-focused organizations dedicated to providing quality housing, health care, community-based and other related services for older Georgians. The mission of Aging Services of Georgia is to represent and promote the common interests of its members through leadership, advocacy, education and other services in order to enhance each member's ability to serve older Georgians

Inside Your Association -- Aging Services of Georgia

2010 Annual Conference Highlights

According the the evaluation forms collected, this year's Annual Conference was a great success. Held at Dolce in Peachtree City March 22 through 24. There were:

• 157 registered attendees
• 47 exhibitors and sponsors.
• 29 different educational sessions
• 34 speakers from a variety of content areas.
• 13 possible CEU hours

Annual Awards Presented March 22, 2010

Award of Honor Award
Karen Lucas, Calvin Court
Presented by Mary Arthur

Volunteer of the Year Award
Frances Goodson, Wesley Woods Peachtree/Newnan
Presented by Dick Zechiel

Caring Heart Awards
Mary Mathis, Wesley Woods Towers
presented by Joyce S. Wilson & Regina Harris

Sheila Holland, Senior Connections
Presented by Bruce Erickson

Charletta Norman, Calvin Court
Presented by Karen Lucas

Lena Tiggs-Wilson, A. G. Rhodes Health Rehab - Cobb
Presented by Kristin Blackwelder

Distinguished Service Award
Linda Kluge, gmcf
Presented by Walter Coffey

Trustee of the Year Award
Georgina Boesing, Cambridge House Enrichment Center
Presented by Mary Ann Neureiter and Beth Lever

Thanks to the Exhibitors and Sponsors of the 2010 Annual Conference and Trade Exposition

* Sponsor             ** Sponsor and Exhibitor

Special Thanks to our Conference Platinum Sponsors

Jeff Fucito
Tad Melton

New Provider Members

Reliable Health Care Management
Andrew J. Morris, CEO
315 West 10th Street, Suite 120
Rome, GA 30165
Corporate Office of Nursing Homes below:

Cedar Springs Health and Rehab, LLC
148 Cason Road
Cedartown, GA  30125
Phone:   770-748-0415
Fax:  770-748-0415
ADMIN:  Pam Davis
Bed Count:  116

Friendship Health and Rehab, LLC
161 Friendship Road
Cleveland, GA  30528
Phone:  706-865-3131
Fax:  706-865-6654                          
ADMIN:  Pam Derochers
Bed Count:  89

Gateway Health and Rehab, LLC
3201 Westmoreland Road
Cleveland, GA  30528
Phone:  706-865-566
Fax:  706-865-6929
ADMIN:  Pam Wilson
Bed Count:  60

Laurel Creek Manor
Assisted Living Community (49 Unit – NEW)
Carmen Duren, Executive Director
7955 Majors Road
Cumming, GA 30041
678.456.8363 (O)

New Associate Business Members:

eHealth Data Solutions
Eve Fleck
P.O. Box 488
Yellow Springs, OH 45387
937-767-1885
efleck@ehds.biz

Life Systems, Inc.
Laura Green
7320 Central Avenue
Savannah, GA 31406
912-355-9494
laurag@lifesystemsonline.com

Midtown Bank
Colleen Conaty
712 Peachtree St.
Atlanta, GA 30308
404-969-4406
cconaty@midtownbank.com

Unique Refinishers
Lynne Cagle
5171 Nelson Brogdon
Sugar Hill, GA 30518
770-945-0078

Angela S Consulting
Angela K. Stingle
P. O. Box 742799
Riverdale, GA 30274
angelastingle@ymail.com
www.angelapchconsulting.com

PeopleFirst Rehabilitation
Jeff Mager
680 S. 4th Street
Louisville, KY  40202
(502) 596-7640
jeff.mager@peoplefirstrehab.com

SimpleC, LLC
Ted Griffith
75 Fifth Street, NW
Suite 205
Atlanta, GA 30308
Phone: 404-477-2699
Mobile 404.840.2697
Email: info@simplec.com

Home Technology Systems
John Sola
2400 Kerper Boulevard
Dubuque, IA  52001
(563) 690-0276 
jsola@hometechsystems.com

Georgia Health Services Network
Carolyn Fagan
P.O. Box 2966
Loganville, GA30052
770-466-7771
ghsn@att.net

Georgia Relay
Karin Sack
Georgia Relay
244 Washington Street, SW
Atlanta, GA 30334
1-866-694-5824 (Voice/TTY)
karin.sack@hamiltonrelay.com

GIA Partners with Mather LifeWays Institute on Aging

The Emergency Preparedness Webinar Series, PREPARE will be presented on April 27, May 4 and May 11. This series is being presented by Mather LifeWays Institute on Aging in Partnership with the Georgia Institute on Aging
Information
Registration

Calendar Information

To assist you with planning, we are forwarding you information on special holidays and observances for each month 2 months in advance. The December issue of Coffey Break had information for February.

This month, we are sending you information for June, 2010

June is:
National Safety Month
Professional Wellness Month

June 10-17 National Nursing Assistants Week

Saturday, June 5 World Environment Day
Sunday, June 6 National Cancer Survivors Day
Mondy, June 15 Flag Day
Sunday June 20 Fathers Day
Monday, June 21 Summer Solstice
Saturday, June 26 Forgiveness Day

General Notes of Interest

SHAREpoint

SHAREpoint is fast becoming the place to go for timely information about the Association. You should have received a username and password by now. If you haven't, please contact Susan Watkins at 404-872-9191 ext. 10 or swatkins@agingservicesga.org.

If you have been unable to get in, you can check with either Susan or Barry Lastinger at 404-872-9191 ext. 14 or blastinger@agingservicesga.org

What Do Older Adults Want To Learn?

Based in the active-aging framework presented by the World Health Organization, the author of a recent paper reviewed the role learning and education have in enhancing quality of life for older adults. A compilation of primary research by multiple authors explored the value of learning for older adults, learning mechanisms, impact on cognitive processes and older adults’ motivations to learn.
Findings revealed that older adults want to learn for self-fulfillment, to keep their minds active and for enjoyment.Topics of interest include developing new skills, technology and current affairs. Generally, acquiring new skills and learning new things were of interest. The author stated that more direct input from older adults is needed on what they want to learn, why and what educational strategies are most effective.

“It is important to find out what the older adults want to learn,” author Gillian Boulton-Lewis suggested to readers of ICAA Research Review. “Too often courses are offered without checking that they are appropriate. If possible, a sample of the target group should be interviewed or surveyed to find out what kind of thing they are interested in. However, we become more different as we get older and the range of interests will be wide. Another consideration is to keep in mind that people will want to learn in different contexts—in a group, alone, online, with a mentor and so on.”
Source: ICAA Research Review, March 2010 volume 10 No 9

Medicare SGR cut to go into effect April 1

Despite passing sweeping healthcare overhaul; Congress has adjourned for spring recess leaving one particular item on the table: a 21% cut in Medicare reimbursement effective April 1, according to the American Medical Association (AMA) of Chicago.

The mandated cut is due to a flaw in the sustainable growth rate (SGR) formula used to calculate Medicare payments. On March 10, the Senate passed a bill that would have delayed the cut until October 1. But the House never confirmed the measure -- and won't be voting on any legislation until April 13, according to the AMA.

"Congress' failure to act on permanent repeal of the broken Medicare physician payment formula has put access to healthcare for seniors and military families in jeopardy," said AMA president Dr. James Rohack in a statement. "Physicians will be forced to limit the care they can provide to Medicare patients when payments fall steeply below the cost of providing care in a few days."

By AuntMinnie.com staff writers
March 29, 2010

Moving Can Be Positive for Well-Being

The Center for Retirement Research at Boston College examined the moving decisions of older Americans by studying both movers and the non-movers, or those who chose the familiar comforts of a home and neighborhood over the uncertain potential of a new location or lifestyle in their later years. The study measured psychological well-being composed of positive feelings (happiness and enjoyment of life) and negative feelings (loneliness, depression and sadness). Those who moved from the family home experienced a  greater increase in psychological well-being than those who chose to age in place.

But there’s more.

Bad Bug Book: Foodborne Pathogenic Microorganisms and Natural Toxins Handbook

This handbook provides basic facts regarding foodborne pathogenic microorganisms and natural toxins. It brings together in one place information from the Food & Drug Administration, the Centers for Disease Control & Prevention, the USDA Food Safety Inspection Service, and the National Institutes of Health. To view click here.
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Dementia to Reach Epidemic Levels Among Oldest Old in Near
Future, Researchers Say

The rate of dementia among people 90 or older will reach epidemic proportions as the number of extremely elderly individuals continues to climb, according to the recently published results of “The 90+ Study.” The study is one of the few in the United States that samples large numbers of centenarians and tracks the rate of all forms of dementia from age 90 onward. The University of California researchers discovered that incidence rates of dementia roughly double every five years. From age 90 to 94, the rate was 12.7% per year. Those aged 95 to 99 had an incident rate of 21.2% per year, while the 100+ crowd had a rate of 40.7% per year, according to the study.

Prior to 2007, the year follow-up testing for the study ended, there were roughly 2 million seniors aged 90 or older in the U.S. That number is expected to mushroom to 8.7 million by 2050, according to some estimates, dramatically increasing the number of very old seniors with dementia, researchers say. The study appears in the February issue of Annals of Neurology.
Source: McKnights Long Term Care News

Census Procedures for AL and Nursing Homes Outlined

With mail-out of the 2010 Census forms less than one month away, members need to be made aware on the process for "group quarters." According to the Census Bureau Web site, classified living quarters for large numbers of unrelated individuals are defined as "group quarters." These include, among others, group homes for those with physical or mental disabilities, and nursing homes. These units offer special challenges for accurate enumeration. more

IRS Resources for Non-Profits

The Internal Revenue Service (IRS) has updated its website with tips and guidance for charities and non-profits.  The IRS has expanded its guidance on the Form 990 as well as governance, political activity, and other topics of interest to non-profits.  Below is a listing of relevant materials available to assist non-profits that can be found on the IRS website at www.irs.gov.  The IRS updates their site when new guidance is issued, so be sure to check for updates periodically.
Click here for more information

2009 CMS Statistics Now Available

The 2009 edition of CMS Statistics is now available. CMS Statistics is an annual publication prepared as a handy reference document for anyone needing data related to CMS programs. The data is comprehensive, with summary CMS program information. The electronic version of the 2009 CMS Statistics is available on the CMS website.

CMS Finalizing Plans for Reorganization

Acting Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) Administrator Charlene Frizzera notified agency staff in mid-February of plans for reorganizing CMS. The proposed reorganization has not yet been approved by U.S. Health and Human Services (HHS) Secretary Kathleen Sebelius, but is expected soon, with reorganization expected within 60 days. more

Advancing Excellence in Nursing Homes Campaign begins to get word out to consumers
ATLANTA, GA (WABE)

The "Advancing Excellence in America's Nursing Homes Campaign" provides information and questions to help families understand nursing home care planning, staffing, good care and ways to measure resident and family satisfaction. Here, WABE's Steve Goss, talks with the chair of the campaign's steering committee, Dr. Mary Jane Koren...(for more information, visit www.nhqualitycampaign.org) © Copyright 2010, WABE
Working together to improve quality; including a staffing focus – adopting “consistent assignment” where staff can really KNOW the resident, etc, New consumer tip sheet now available: 
WABE radio news clip from Monday, April 5th

Georgia one of three states with 100% participation.  The Local Area Network (LANE) is to be housed within the Culture Change Network of Georgia.

Public Policy Update

General Assembly Struggles with Budget
by Tom Bauer

The 2010 Georgia General Assembly has continued its deliberate pace.  It is in recess until April 12, at which time there will be seven legislative days remaining in the 2010 session.   Although the FY ’10 Amended and FY ’11 budgets continue to be the major issues, Aging Services of Georgia has been heavily involved in a key issue (creation of a new level of residential care to allow seniors to age in place) affecting seniors.. 

The FY ’10 budget had a $2 billion deficit at the beginning of the session due to a continuing lag in state revenue. This deficit has “spilled over” to the FY ’11 budget due both to a continuation in the decline in state revenues and the “borrowing” of federal stimulus funds from the upcoming budget to this year (FY ’11).

Legislation

HB 843 (Jacobs)- As noted last month, Aging Services is completed a re-work of HB 843, its legislation to update the regulation of continuing care retirement communities (CCRCs).  A new bill should be introduced by Representative Jacobs in the next two weeks.  This will provide a frame of reference from which Aging Services can work with all interested parties in further “perfecting” a bill for the 2011 General Assembly.

HB 850 (Martin)- Aging Services of Georgia became heavily involved in amending and seeking passage of HB 850, a bill seeking to create a new level of long-term care between skilled nursing home care and the social model of personal care homes. Both because it is somewhat confusingly drafted and because it was not placed on a committee agenda for a hearing until late in the session, HB 850 was the object of some intense negotiations up until late March as the General Assembly approached “crossover” day, the point at which bills must pass from one chamber to the other.

During this time the sponsor of HB 850, Representative Chuck Martin asked Aging Services of Georgia to provide him language needed to make the bill acceptable.  Tom Bauer and Walter Coffey worked with the State Long Term Care Ombudsman, Georgia Council on Aging, and the Senior Citizen Advocacy Project to provide suggested language to clean up the bill.  Since Rep. Martin included all of our major suggestions, HB 850 became a fairly comprehensive “assisted living” bill.  Among the major changes added were:   

• Inclusion of minimum and maximum services a resident can appropriately expect from the assisted living community, including a definition of living needs, such as.
• Assistance with activities of dialing living
• Assistance with ambulation
• Twenty-for hour watchful oversight
• Transportation

• Supplemental services, not entailing full-time nursing care
• Requirement that these  minimum services be provided as a condition of licensure
• Admission and re-assessment process of health of the resident
• Inclusion of Criteria and Process for transfer of residents
• Establishment of medical technician program and provisions for administration of medicines.
• Inspection of assisted living communities, investigation of complaints by DCH.
• Provision for applicability of residents’ rights and long-term care ombudsman...  

Combined with the fact that HB 850 is quite complex and controversial and it was not seriously debated until close to crossover day, the legislation did not make it to the House floor.  Nevertheless, HB 850 triggered a lengthy discussion of legislation allowing seniors to age in place in the most appropriate high quality environment.  The Aging Services of Georgia Assisted Living Task Force will continue to work with interested parties to achieve this goal.
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HB 1040 (Pruitt)- This bill is of particular interest to Aging Services of Georgia since Walter Coffey was a member of the task force convened by the governor’s health care policy advisor that strived to facilitate ways to allow individuals with disabilities, including seniors, to stay in the community.  The result was HB 1040, introduced by one of the governor’s floor leaders.  The bill allows a physician or other midlevel healthcare provider to sign an order to allow a registered nurse to train a non-licensed caregiver (e.g. a family member or neighbor) to deliver “health maintenance activities” which would allow a person to remain in the community rather than to live in an institution.  After an intensive subcommittee level discussion concerning whether providers would be immune from any liability. HB 1040 passed the House on crossover day and is in the Health and Human Service Committee in the Senate.

Budget  

As reported previously, the governor had proposed to address the Medicaid deficit through the imposition of a 1.6% fee on gross revenues of hospitals and managed care plans.  In lieu of passing the tax Governor Perdue is proposed a 16% cut in provider reimbursement rates and as the session progressed, a repeal of the sales tax exemption on purchases made by nonprofit hospitals.  In the end,  the associations representing hospitals reached an agreement with Governor Perdue in which they will not oppose the governor’s proposed “hospital bed tax.”, A 1.45% fee will be imposed  on hospital gross revenues (with critical access hospitals being exempt) for three years, beginning in July of this year. 

Despite apparent agreement, the “hospital bed tax” (HB 307) barely passed the Senate on crossover day, and it only did so with an amendment repealing the insurance premium tax on health plans when state reserves reach $500 million. Since the governor is strongly opposed to the amendment, the budget impasse is not yet over, and there still is a possibility of further cuts in Medicaid provider reimbursement rates.  
 
   Last month it was reported that Aging Services of Georgia has supported an effort to appropriate “civil monetary penalty” (CMP) funds to programs supporting Culture Change.  These CMP dollars, which are collected as fines on nursing homes, according to federal law must be spent to benefit residents of nursing homes.  However, since these funds are being used to address the deficit in the FY ’10 budget, it does not appear that any of the funds will be used for Culture Change.  At this point both the House and Senate have agreed to appropriate $1 million to the long term care ombudsman program and $600,000 to Adult Protective Services from the CMP funds. 

Business Connection
Updates from our Associate Members

Submitted by Gwen Zander, Risk Management Continuum, Inc.

Cobra Premium Reduction

Federal Stimulus – Group Coverage Continuation Subsidy

4355 J Cobb Parkway, #330
Atlanta, GA 30339
Phone 770-432-7428
gzander@rmcontinuum.com
www.rmcontinuum.com

Georgia Institute on Aging News

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Webinars

Webinars are a valuable way to keep up with important new ideas in our field. You can take the webinar live without leaving your desk and if you miss it, recordings are available 24/7.

Two webinars are scheduled this month. Healthy Eating through the Lifespan (Information and Registration) and Stress Management and Health (Information and Registration).

The webinar recordings library in SHAREpoint is growing rapidly with seven recordings now available:

	Taking Care of Yourself: The Caring Spirit Way
	Marketing Your Community on a Limited Budget
	Building Occupancy in Challenging Times
	Financial Statements 101
	Bus Compliance and Safety
	Mental Health Issues in Affordable Housing
	Preparing for a HUD Service Coordinator Review

Upcoming Events

Wednesday, April 21
2:00 pm
Webinar: Healthy Eating Through the Lifespan
Information and Registration

IHN University Online (available 24/7)
Audio Conferences/Webinars
Information

Thursday, April 29
Assisted Living Symposium
9 am -- 4 pm
Association Offices
Information and Registration

Tuesday, May 4
10:00 am
Webinar: Stress Management and Health
Information and Registration

Thursday, May 13
Networking Spring Lunch and Learn
Atlanta Technical College

Saturday, May 22
Cabaret and Silent Auction at Theatrical Outfit
Blues in the Night
Off Broadway Musical

Tickets now available. Click here for details
Directions to Theatrical Outfit

May - November 2010
MDS 3.0 Online Training

Culture Change Network

Culture Change Connection™ E-newsletter will be out the middle of each month!  Go to the Culture Change Network of Georgia Web site to sign up and refer to past issues!

SAVE THE DATE!  October 14, 2010 in Atlanta, GA for the
3rd Annual Culture Change Network of Georgia Summit

Enabling Technology: An Open House

• Meet our faculty, researchers and students
• View demonstrations of innovative technologies
• Learn about ongoing research at Tech

Please let us know if you plan to attend: RSVP.     Location:  The following buildings on the Georgia Tech campus located near Hemphill and 10th Streets (near Rocky Mountain Pizza)  will be open for demonstrations as listed. Maps of the area

Conversations with Carmen

Conversations with Carmen is a monthly web talk show produced by Action Pact hosted by Carmen Bowman.  In one jam-packed hour your team will hear from an expert in the culture change movement on a timely subject, be exposed to some up-to-date "Culture Change in the News," and a closing feature called "Words to Consider" - taking a look at undignified language and dignified replacements to consider.  To sign up click here.

For the price of $99.00 per site, as many people can watch as you can get around a computer monitor or in a room to see a projection of the show.  Many are finding that having their whole team hear the same up-to-date, innovative information in an encouraging conversation format to actually be invaluable.

Upcoming guests and topics:
Friday, April 16: Personalizing Diets and Med Pass
with guest Dr. Matthew Wayne, MD, CMD, Medical Director for multiple nursing homes
Friday, May 21: Getting Your Residents Outdoors
with guest Elizabeth Brawley, Environmental Design Consultant

5th International Eden Alternative Conference
The Art of Creating a Caring Community...Meeting the Challenges

This conference, co-hosted by the Eden Alternative and the Colorado Culture Change Coalition will be held June 13th - 15th, 2010 in Denver, Colorado. For those who attended the 4th Eden International Conference, you know how empowering and rejuvenating the conference can be. Those of you who are joining us for the first time, we believe that you will find this experience to be exciting and rewarding.

As we come together from different places in the world, we come to share our challenges and successes in creating caring communities. We come to share and learn together as we raise the art of caregiving to its highest level. We seek new ideas, resources, and products that will enhance our art. Come join us as we create a caring community to learn from each other. Web site

Meeting at the Crossroads

Ladies and gentleman, start your engines! Pioneer Network's highly anticipated 10th national conference promises to be the largest and most successful conference of its kind. This year the schedule features 13 pre-conference intensives, 3 plenary sessions and 90 concurrent sessions! 

Ten Senior Housing Trends for the Next Decade

Senior housing has changed dramatically and much more is ahead. Click here to read about ten senior housing development trends Ecumen sees over the next decade:

We Can Do It (from Seth Godin's Blog)

Center for Positive Aging

New Program with Scholarships Promoting Successful Aging BEGINS MAY 5TH

Designing the rest of your life for Renewal not Retirement is a new program of the Center. We are looking for baby boomers both staff AND residents, who want to focus and prepare for their future.  It’s a five week course where 15 factors tied to successful retirement (from Retirement Options – Dr. Richard Johnson) will be presented.  Doris Shannon will be facilitating this training via a group coaching experience.

We have 15, $100 scholarships available for this course.  May 5th is the overview followed by five sessions on Wednesday mornings.  The registration form will be available under “Upcoming Events” next week – watch for details!

News Throughout the Continuum

Home and Community Based Services
(Adult Day Services, Hospice, Home Health)

MedPAC Releases Report to Congress On Home Health and Hospice

Article Focuses on Palliative Care

Grants Available for Social-Model Day Programs

Update on Medicare Adult Day Services Act

Study on Adult Day Health Showed Cost Savings and Improved Quality

Affordable Housing

Bedbug Control Study and Presentation PowerPoint’s

Updated Service Coordinator and CHSP Grant Extension / RenewalGuidance Now Available

Section 8 Underwriting Flexibility Announced

4Q09 NIC Data Shows Seniors Housing Occupancy Falls While Rents Continue To Rise

2008 Data on Subsidized Households

Assisted Living

Rules and Interpretive Guidelines for Personal Care Homes

Slow economy didn't stop new assisted living regulations in 2009: report

Assisted Living Centers Cut Costs, Negotiate Fees

Nursing Care

“LIFElines” email publication for Aging Services of Georgia Nursing
Home Members & Nursing Staff

Good News on Therapy Caps and Medicaid

Providers Rip Report on Five-Star Ratings

HHS Secretary: Expect Tweaks to Nursing Home Rating System

Nursing Home Five Star Quality Rating System Update

Skilled Nursing Bed Prices Increase by 4% in 2009, Report Finds

AGING SERVICES VACANCY REPORT

Please assist your colleagues by sharing this information when you receive calls from consumers you cannot serve. 

Career Opportunities

Vineville Christian Towers, Inc.
Service Coordinator Job Posting

Lenbrook: Atlanta
Senior Sales/Resident Counselor

McIntosh Trail Long-Term Care Ombudsman Program: Meansville, GA
Ombudsman Trainee (Part Time)

Sarah Care Adult Day Care Centers; Suwanee, GA
Activities Coordinator

The Habitat Company, Atlanta
Service Coordinator - Mental Health Specialist

Bon Air Apartments; Augusta, GA
Service Coordinator Aide

Carlyle Place; Macon, GA
Controller

AAHSA Information

News from Melissa Sharp,
Vice President, Southeast Region, AAHSA

Please feel free to contact me with your questions or concerns at (202) 508-9456 or by e-mail at msharp@aahsa.org.

Health Reform and Aging Services

Visit our Health Reform Hub  for an overview of how the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act affects aging-services providers, seniors and persons with disabilities. The measure includes significant improvements to Medicare, Medicaid and long-term care services, including the Community Living Assistance Services and Supports (CLASS) Act provisions, which would provide a daily cash benefit to help pay for services and support. Learn More

FutureAge Magazine

The March/April issue of FutureAge magazine is online. It focuses on how providers are rethinking their business models to expand services and create new revenue streams in challenging times. You can download FutureAge as a PDF, print individual articles, or print the whole issue to share with others in your organization. Read issue.

Philanthropy-Centered Conference: Addressing the Growing Need for Philanthropy in a Climate of Change

Vision 2020: New Solutions for a New Decade
Over the past year, fundraising professionals have weathered economic reorientation, anticipated healthcare reform, witnessed an ever-changing workforce and faced increasing consumer demand and demands as our communities age.  Thus, the need for sustaining and enhancing a culture of philanthropy within our organizations is great and growing.
Members Only - Exclusive Opportunity
Developed  solely for  members of the American Association of Homes and Services for the Aging (AAHSA) and the National Hospice Workgroup Philanthropy Forum to engage in strategic generative discussions around planned giving, major gifts fundraising, donor relationship management and the ethics of philanthropy.  Organizations are encouraged to send multiple staff members, as breakout sessions will be provided for chief development officers and for the each of the invited associations.  
Date: May 5-7, 2010
Location: St. Pete Beach, Florida Postcard Inn on the Beach
View more information.