The following articles document public policy efforts, bills, and other important information about senior living issues and their impact on senior care. If you would like to share your comments or ask questions regarding the following articles, please contact Jackie Kerin.
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A new bill introduced in the House of Representatives would extend the dependent care credit to include expenses related to caring for parents and gra...
cheatsheet, Public Policy
Minnesota’s policy to require counseling before moving into senior living communities went into effect last October. Most consumers have shunned the n...
cheatsheet, Labor Relations
The Coalition for a Democratic Workplace (CDW) along with the National Right to Work Foundation and the National Federation of Independent Business re...
CEO, Labor Relations, Public Policy
President Obama made three recess appointments to the National Labor Relations Board (NLRB) late last week. Senate Republicans responded by asking for...
Consumer Funding Resources, Public Policy
Public policy experts debate the major issues facing assisted living and senior living in 2012 and what to expect from Congress.
Policy in the States, Public Policy
The state regulatory environment has changed enormously for senior living providers in the past decade. We review how, why and what's coming in 2012 f...
ALFA, CEO, cheatsheet, Public Policy
The examples below are a condensed snapshot of the excellent advocacy efforts, collaboration, industry accomplishments and events that shaped the year...
Public Policy
In a 2-1 vote, the National Labor Relations Board (NLRB) published a final rule on union elections. The rule will shorten the time employees may lear...
CEO, cheatsheet, Public Policy
The Senate Special Committee on Aging commemorated its fiftieth anniversary by holding a forum, where panelists discussed the committee’s past accompl...
cheatsheet, Hearings, Labor Relations, Public Policy
The U.S. House of Representatives passed the Workforce Democracy and Fairness Act (H.R. 3094) on Nov. 30 by a vote of 235-188. The legislation was fi...
CEO, cheatsheet, Hearings, Labor Relations, Public Policy
On November 30, the National Labor Relations Board (NLRB) held a public meeting to discuss a resolution announced a day earlier by NLRB Chairman Mark ...
Hearings
A Senate hearing, addressing the recent tragedies in group homes for the mentally ill in Florida chronicled by the Miami Herald, was conducted yesterd...
Elder Abuse, Public Policy
Senior living providers stand up to protect the most vulnerable seniors.
Congressional Outlook, Health Care, Public Policy
Senators Kohl and Corker of the Senate Special Committee on Aging share their legislative priorities for 2012.
Medicare, Public Policy
The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid have issued the final rule for Accountable Care Organizations (ACO). The final rules have been well received by ma...
Financing Senior Living – Consumer Education, Public Policy
Health and Human Services (HHS) Secretary Kathleen Sebelius announced last week that HHS will postpone implementation of the CLASS Act indefinitely. T...
Financing Senior Living – Consumer Education, Hearings, Medicare, Public Policy
The Senate Special Committee on Aging conducted a hearing last week to try to develop a strategy to reform the Medicare program in a way that would be...
Public Policy
Today the Texas Assisted Living Association (TALA) and the Assisted Living Federation of America (ALFA) hosted a barbeque that brought together Repres...
CEO, cheatsheet, Labor Relations
House Education and Workforce Committee Chairman John Kline (R-MN) has introduced the Workforce Democracy and Fairness Act to help prevent changes to ...
Financing Senior Living – Consumer Education, Long Term Care Insurance Education, Public Policy
Although the Department of Health and Human Services denies the CLASS office is closing, many question what will happen to the CLASS Act, following a ...
Financing Senior Living – Consumer Education, Hearings, Medicaid
The House Subcommittee on Health Care, District of Columbia, Census and the National Archives conducted a hearing aimed at understanding and developin...
Clinical Quality and Quality Care Delivery, Medication Management, Public Policy
Senator Herb Kohl (D-WI) has introduced legislation that he says will end pain medication delays in nursing homes and other long-term care settings. O...
CEO, Financing Senior Living – Consumer Education, Long Term Care Insurance Education, Medicaid, Public Policy, Reports
A new report, designed to help states foster policies that encourage high quality care for older adults, analyzed the performance of long term service...
CEO, cheatsheet, Labor Relations, Public Policy
The National Labor Relations Board (NLRB) has issued two decisions that make sweeping changes to current labor laws and will impact senior living comm...
Labor Relations, Public Policy
ALFA expressed its deep dismay with two decisions made on Tuesday by the National Labor Relations Board (NLRB). One case makes it much easier for unio...
Labor Relations, Public Policy
Last week the National Labor Relations Board (NLRB) issued its Final Rule requiring private sector employers to post a notice in each workplace inform...
Financing Senior Living – Consumer Education, Long Term Care Insurance Education, Public Policy
A group of state legislators have sent a letter to Health and Human Services Secretary Kathleen Sebelius voicing their “grave concerns” over the long-...
Labor Relations, Public Policy
Introduced in both the House and Senate, The Employee Rights Act would guarantee workers the right to a secret-ballot election, when deciding if they ...
Professional Development, Public Policy
Secretary Kathleen Sebelius of the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services has announced 71.3 million dollars in grants, dedicated to expanding n...
Labor Relations, Public Policy
Write to your member of Congress today to address the National Labor Relations Board’s and Department of Labor’s recent actions, which create an unfai...
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BEST of the Best
The ALFA Best of the Best Awards recognize those products, services or programs that make significant contributions advancing operational excellence in senior living. Award categories recognize both senior living providers and companies that serve senior living. ALFA 2010 Best of the Best Award winners are currently featured in the March/April issue of Assisted Living Executive magazine. You can also view pictures of the 2010 Best of the Best award winners being honored at the award cermony that was held at the ALFA 2011 Conference & Expo, April 5-7 in Orlando, Florida. Award nominations for 2012 are not yet open. VA Tool Kit
The U.S. Office of Veterans Affairs (VA) offers a variety of programs and services for veterans and their surviving spouses. Information on all of these benefits is available at Vba.va.gov/vba. While the range of benefits includes everything from home loans to life insurance, this ALFA Toolkit provides information on the Aid & Attendance (A&A) and Housebound Benefit programs. Veterans and spouses may be eligible for these needs based benefits when a beneficiary requires assistance with activities of daily living, such as help with dressing, bathing, eating, preparing meals, etc. These benefits may not be paid with or without a beneficiary’s eligibility for pension. Download VA Tool Kit free of charge. EXECUTIVE Magazine The Senior Living Executive is ALFA’s monthly magazine covering the latest news, trends, solutions and operational techniques used at the most innovative companies in the business. The Senior Living Executive magazine is aimed at improving operational excellence and is a flagship publication for senior living executives. Past editions of the Senior Living Executive are archived online for both ALFA members and non-members. If you are employed by a senior living provider, you may qualify for a FREE 12 month subscription of the Senior Living Executive magazine, delivered to your door! ALFA Conference & Expo
ALFA’s 2011 conference has been said by many to be the best yet and next year’s conference promises to be even better. Mark your calendars for ALFA 2012 Conference & Expo, May 16-18, 2012 in Dallas, Texas. Exhibitor spaces are already being reserved, so be sure to contact Scott Narug at 312-673-5974 to reserve your spot in the always sold out expo hall. Get the most out of the conference by exploring the ALFA 2011 Conference PowerPoint presentations and resources now available online. CORE Principles
An important role of ALFA is to advocate for meaningful state oversight of assisted living. At the state level, ALFA works with legislators, regulators advocacy groups and ALFA affiliates and chapters to shape assisted living laws and regulations to serve the best interests of the residents, their families and our members. ALFAPAC 2011 Golf Classic
Raising over $67,000 for ALFAPAC, supporters gathered at Celebration Golf Course Monday, April 4, 2011 to compete in the ALFAPAC Annual Golf Classic. In addition to excellent weather, golfers experienced the thrill of competition, while investing in the future of senior living. View pictures on Flickr! The ALFAPAC raises money to support candidates running for Congress who support consumer-driven, resident-centered senior living. Those who missed out on the conference can also support ALFAPAC through online donations. SENIOR Living University
Senior Living University training materials are available in several formats so you can customize training to meet your unique needs. Senior Living University award-winning training and certification programs have been recognized by the assisted living community for setting the standard for assisted living training. Their curriculum is accepted as the standard for training in over 15 states. Watch the newest videos, Preparing for Employee Engagement, Preparing for H1N1 Flu Season and Welcoming New Residents. |
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