New toolkit designed to help nursing home staff better communicate with residents and families on antibiotic treatment expectations.

The University of Kansas School of Nursing’s Changing Talk communication training program educates nursing home staff about reducing elderspeak and results in reduced behavioral symptoms and need for psychotropic medication for residents with dementia. The new online version consists of three one-hour interactive online modules that provide flexible and accessible access for staff.

HHS urges providers to adopt a proactive preparedness approach.

Join LeadingAge NY ProCare staff for a FREE webinar this Thurs., Feb. 24^th from 10 a.m. to 12 p.m.

The State’s electronic Medicaid system is moving to multi-factor authentication and is soliciting feedback on what processes may work best for providers.

As a result of legislation enacted in 2021, nursing homes are now required to post certain items to their website.

Please assist the Center for Health Workforce Studies in their efforts by completing a brief survey.

Teams from across the state will be connected to accelerate adoption of the 4Ms — What Matters, Medication, Mentation, and Mobility framework into their practices. The Action Community will provide virtual trainings by expert faculty and monthly webinars to test and implement changes that can improve quality of care for older adults and incorporate age-friendly concepts into care delivery.