Senate Aging Hearing to Explore CCRC Financing Models
On July 21, the United States Senate Special Committee on Aging held a hearing that focused on the financial performance and transparency of CCRCs as discussed in a Government Accountability Office study released at the hearing. The GAO study explores CCRCs’ structure and operations, the nature and adequacy of state regulations and best practices for minimizing financial risk. Learn more about the
hearing and GAO report.
MDS 3.0
The Minimum Data Set (MDS) is a tool for implementing comprehensive resident assessments and for facilitating care management in nursing homes (NH) and non-critical access hospital swing beds. This new MDS 3.0 goes live Oct. 1, 2010. Download a free electronic copy of the MDS 3.0 Resident Assessment Instrument (RAI), which AAHSA updates every time CMS posts revisions. |
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FutureAge Magazine  The July/August issue looks at quality in the eyes of consumers, provider organizations, workers and quality initiatives. In this digital issue, you will find member-produced videos of seniors explaining what quality means to them, interviews with five thought leaders in quality, and examples of how your colleagues define and ensure quality. Read FutureAge. |
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Future of Aging Blog  There are approximately 65.7 million family caregivers in America, according to a 2009 report by the National Alliance for Caregiving. This very large number represents a diverse group of dedicated spouses, sons, daughters and other relatives who manage to fit the care of a loved one into their often hectic daily lives. Read more about how caregivers are good for business. |
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Annual Meeting  Join AAHSA stars Larry Minnix and Win Marshall at our 2010 Annual Meeting in Los Angeles. Check out the movie trailer and be sure to register now to take advantage of our early-bird registration. Register as a Full Provider or Full Board/Trustee attendee and get exclusive access to hotel choices. More about annual meeting. |