ALFA Update http://www.alfa.org For Tim Buchanan, the Oklahoma tornadoes were more than just grisly pictures on CNN. As CEO of Legend Senior Living, he saw Jefferson Gardens in Edmond, Oklahoma, lose power. Asbury Village in Coffeyville, Kansas, took significant hail damage, with many windows broken out. http://www.alfa.org/News/3260/Oklahoma%2DTornadoes%2DHighlight%2DImportance%2Dof%2DDisaster%2DPreparedness Tue, 18 Jun 2013 05:00:00 GMT In honor of World Elder Abuse Awareness Day, Emeritus at Lake Ridge fought ageism by showcasing examples of the variety of skills and talents that make seniors an asset to society. The communitys celebration of resident engagement and talent was a part of larger initiative championed by ALFA that aims to redefine the way society views aging and older adults. http://www.alfa.org/News/3257/Emeritus%2DCommunity%2DHosts%2DSenior%2DShowcase%2DTo%2DCombat%2DAgeism Tue, 18 Jun 2013 05:00:00 GMT ALFA is proud to announce the upcoming launch of the ALFA Print Shop, a valuable new resource designed exclusively for ALFA member organizations. Register before July 31, 2013, and you can receive a complimentary order of brochures. http://www.alfa.org/News/3258/The%2DALFA%2DPrint%2DShop%2D%2DComing%2DThis%2DFall Tue, 18 Jun 2013 05:00:00 GMT The Advisory Council on Alzheimer's Research, Care, and Services has released an updated version of its National Plan to Address Alzheimer's Disease. The revision outlines progress made towards accomplishing the goals set last year, and includes new and updated action steps. http://www.alfa.org/News/3259/Advisory%2DCouncil%2DUpdates%2DNational%2DPlan%2Dto%2DAddress%2DAlzheimers Tue, 18 Jun 2013 05:00:00 GMT Florida Gov. Rick Scott announced that the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) gave final approval for the states request to amend the 1115 waiver demonstration. The amendment allows the state to implement a new model of managed care to all counties in Florida and will require managed care for certain populations. http://www.alfa.org/News/3256/CMS%2DApproves%2DFloridas%2DManaged%2DMedical%2DAssistance%2DProgram Tue, 18 Jun 2013 05:00:00 GMT A new study has found that individuals with visual impairment have a significantly greater risk of suffering from poor balance, a contributing factor in falls among older adults. http://www.alfa.org/News/3249/Study%2DLinks%2DPoor%2DVision%2Dto%2DImpaired%2DBalance%2C%2DIncreased%2DRisk%2Dof%2DFalls Tue, 11 Jun 2013 05:00:00 GMT A prospective study reveals that older adults with diabetes who had experienced an occurrence of hypoglycemia were twice as likely to develop dementia later in life. The study also found that older diabetics who had already developed dementia were nearly three times more likely to experience a severe hypoglycemic event. http://www.alfa.org/News/3250/Hypoglycemic%2DEvent%2DDoubles%2DDementia%2DRisk%2Din%2DDiabetic%2DSeniors Tue, 11 Jun 2013 05:00:00 GMT The 2013 ALFA Senior Living Compensation Survey is open to assisted living, independent living, skilled nursing care and convalescent care companies. The data collected will only be shared with participating companies and will offer powerful information on the national and local compensation marketplace for the senior living industry. http://www.alfa.org/News/3251/2013%2DALFA%2DSenior%2DLiving%2DCompensation%2DSurvey%2DExtended%2Dto%2DJuly%2D1 Tue, 11 Jun 2013 05:00:00 GMT Most assisted living employees received pay raises and were more likely to stay in their jobs last year, according to the 20122013 Assisted Living Salary & Benefits Report. http://us5.campaign-archive2.com/?u=a047db6ea598488ead1441a9b&id=eeb4ff38e1 Fri, 7 Jun 2013 05:00:00 GMT Senior living providers are actively seeking ways to make sure employees can provide residents the best care in the most efficient way possible, and theyre finding equipping frontline staff with mobile technology is essential to achieve that sweet spot. http://www.alfa.org/News/3238/Investing%2Din%2DMobile%2DTechnology%2DIsnt%2DOptional%2Dfor%2DSenior%2DLiving Wed, 5 Jun 2013 05:00:00 GMT A new study has found that highly educated individuals with Alzheimers can cope better with the disease thanks to cognitive reserves presumably built up from years of performing complex intellectual activities. http://www.alfa.org/News/3239/Highly%2DEducated%2DIndividuals%2Dwith%2DAlzheimers%2DFunction%2DBetter%2DThan%2DPeers Wed, 5 Jun 2013 05:00:00 GMT The 2013 Old Age, Survivors and Disability Insurance Program (OASDI) Trustees report has estimated that the Hospital Insurance Trust Fund, which pays Medicare's hospital costs, will become insolvent in 2026, two years later than last years projection. They also reported that Social Security will become insolvent in 2033, the same estimation reached in 2012. http://www.alfa.org/News/3237/Trustees%2DReport%2DForecasts%2DMedicare%2C%2DSocial%2DSecurity%2DSolvency Wed, 5 Jun 2013 05:00:00 GMT Enter your innovative residence designs today! http://www.alfa.org/News/3236/Senior%2DLiving%2Dby%2DDesign%3A%2D2013%2DAwards%2DCompetition Tue, 4 Jun 2013 05:00:00 GMT An analysis by the Kaiser Family Foundation finds that 15 percent of seniors in America live below the poverty line, much higher than the previous 9 percent previously reported. The statebystate snapshot reveals senior poverty rates as high as 26 percent (Washington, D.C.) and as low as 8 percent (Iowa). http://www.alfa.org/News/3226/15%2DPercent%2Dof%2DSeniors%2DLive%2Din%2DPoverty%2C%2DAnalysis%2DFinds Thu, 30 May 2013 05:00:00 GMT Senator Bernie Sanders (IVT) introduced a bill to reauthorize and improve the Older Americans Act which supports critical programs for seniors. The legislation includes provisions to help seniors include improved job training services for seniors, expanded support for caregivers and added protections against elder abuse. http://www.alfa.org/News/3227/Older%2DAmericans%2DAct%2DReauthorization%2DIntroduced Thu, 30 May 2013 05:00:00 GMT A new national report analyzing the health status of seniors in the United States finds a nationwide increase in rates of obesity, diabetes and other chronic diseases. The report also compares senior health status statebystate to determine the healthiest areas of the country. http://www.alfa.org/News/3228/2013%2DSenior%2DHealth%2DRankings%2DHighlight%2DHealth%2DProblems%2Dof%2DAging%2DPopulation Thu, 30 May 2013 05:00:00 GMT The Chair of the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) discussed the commissions priorities and policies, including recently released guidance pertaining to the use of criminal background checks, at a hearing conducted in the House of Representatives. http://www.alfa.org/News/3225/EEOC%2DBackground%2DCheck%2DGuidance%2DQuestioned%2Dby%2DCongress Thu, 30 May 2013 05:00:00 GMT The United Kingdom announced its plan to use its Presidency of the G8 the international body comprised of the world's eight wealthiest Western countries to spearhead a new collaborative approach to address Alzheimer's and dementia by advancing dementia research. http://www.alfa.org/News/3206/UK%2DPlans%2Dto%2DLead%2DDevelopment%2Dof%2Da%2DNew%2DInternational%2DApproach%2Dto%2DAddress%2DDementia Tue, 21 May 2013 05:00:00 GMT On Monday, May 20, 2013 Gov. Peter Shulmin signed into law the Patient Choice and Control at End of Life Act, a bill that allows doctors to prescribe a lethal dose of medication to terminally ill individuals who request it and can administer it themselves. http://www.alfa.org/News/3205/Vermont%2DGovernor%2DApproves%2DDeath%2Dwith%2DDignity%2DBill Tue, 21 May 2013 05:00:00 GMT A new study has found that middleaged and older adults who experienced symptoms of insomnia had an increased likelihood of being hospitalized, utilize home health care services, and require care in a nursing home. http://www.alfa.org/News/3173/Older%2DAdults%2Dwith%2DInsomnia%2DMore%2DLikely%2Dto%2DRequire%2DFuture%2DNursing%2DCare Wed, 15 May 2013 05:00:00 GMT The Advisory Council on Alzheimer's Research, Care, and Services met on Monday, April 29, to hear presentations from international partners on their efforts to address Alzheimer's disease. Videos and other meeting files are now available for public viewing. http://www.alfa.org/News/3172/Advisory%2DCouncil%2DReviews%2DInternational%2DPlans%2Dto%2DAddress%2DAlzheimers Wed, 15 May 2013 05:00:00 GMT A large survey conducted by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) has found that 13 percent of Americans aged 60 and older reported worsening memory loss or confusion in the previous year, highlighting the need to be alert for early signs of dementia or Alzheimers disease. http://www.alfa.org/News/3174/1%2Din%2D8%2DSeniors%2DReport%2DMemory%2DLoss%2C%2DSurvey%2DFinds Wed, 15 May 2013 05:00:00 GMT As the assisted living sector evolves and grows in popularity, so do consumers expectations of what care and services they can expect from this model. Yet, state assisted living regulations havent uniformly kept up with rising demand. http://www.alfa.org/News/3157/State%2DLaws%2DLimit%2DSenior%2DLiving%2DProviders%2DAbility%2Dto%2DMeet%2DConsumer%2DDemand Thu, 9 May 2013 05:00:00 GMT A new study has found that those genetically predisposed to live longer are much less likely to suffer from dementia or other cognitive problems as they grow older. http://www.alfa.org/News/3159/Study%2DFinds%2DLongevity%2DDelays%2DDementia%2DOnset Thu, 9 May 2013 05:00:00 GMT Attendees of the ALFA 2013 Conference & Expo will look upon their experience as a time that they went through tremendous professional and personal growth, established longlasting business connections, and gathered together to help create the future of senior living. http://www.alfa.org/News/3156/ALFA%2D2013%2DConference%2D%26%2DExpo%2DDelivers%2DUnforgettable%2DExperience Thu, 9 May 2013 05:00:00 GMT The ALFA 2013 Conference & Expo will close with a candid conversation about the future of senior living entitled "Insights from the CSuite." This roundtable discussion features a blockbuster group of innovative leaders from across the industry, and will elucidate the key business challenges facing senior living. http://www.alfa.org/News/3153/Thursday%27s%2DSpecial%2DEvents Wed, 8 May 2013 05:00:00 GMT Highlights to look forward to today include keynote speaker Jim FitzGibbon and the Hero Awards Luncheon with Special Guest Former First Lady Mrs. Laura Bush. http://www.alfa.org/News/3152/Wednesday%27s%2DSpecial%2DEvents Tue, 7 May 2013 05:00:00 GMT On Monday, May 6, senior living executives from across the country gathered to kick off the ALFA 2013 Conference & Expo. http://www.alfa.org/News/3148/Highlights%2Dfrom%2DMonday Mon, 6 May 2013 05:00:00 GMT Special events occurring in the Expo hall Tuesday include authentic North Carolina BBQ, Happy Hour Bars, and attendee drawings that can net unique perks for Expo visitors. http://www.alfa.org/News/3149/Business%2Dand%2DFun%2Dat%2Dthe%2DExpo Mon, 6 May 2013 05:00:00 GMT The ALFA 2013 Conference & Expo continues today beginning with inspirational keynote Speaker Benjamin Zander and ending with an Evening of Comedy featuring the Capitol Steps. http://www.alfa.org/News/3150/Tuesday%27s%2DSpecial%2DEvents Mon, 6 May 2013 05:00:00 GMT