Deanna Parks-Jones gets Service Coordinators laughing during the last session of their Conference

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

Moore Stephens Lovelace, P.A.

GIA Supporters

Ziegler Capital
Markets Group

Mauldin & Jenkins

Cornerstone
Senior Living

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

Service Coordinators networking at their 2010
Annual Conference at Loudermilk Center August 25 & 26

2010-2011 Resource Guide & Directory now being distributed

You should receive your Guides in the mail throughout the month.  Please take a minute and read the letter of greeting and supporting materials.

For Provider Members
For Business Members

Walter Coffey, President/CEO of Aging Services of Georgia and four Meals on Wheels provider members speak at MOWAA national conference here in Atlanta.

The program, “Emotional Intelligence:  The Key to Succession Management” was a part of the Leadership Series at the conference.  This year was the largest national MOW conference.  MOW providers are discussing coordination of a MOW Georgia Chapter and connecting it with the association.

Picture left to right:
Winnie Hinton, ED, MOW Macon/Bibb County
Jeff Smythe, ED, Senior Citizen Services, Atlanta
Patti Lyons, ED, Senior Citizens, Savannah
Debra Furtado, ED, Senior Connections, Atlanta

EVENTS NOT TO MISS in September (see details under Georgia Institute on Aging section)

Y’all Come MEMBER TOURS – Our September tour is at King’s Bridge Retirement Center.
Many members have asked to visit other communities/organizations to see either:
1) what other communities look like that provide the same level of care/services (for example, HUD community visiting HUD community) OR
2) members wanting to learn more about other parts of the continuum that are different from their areas (for example, HUD community visiting an assisted living community, etc.).

Beginning August 11th and every 2nd Wednesday through December, board members will be hosting tours at their communities/organizations in the metro Atlanta area.  Association staff will provide information about the area of the continuum being featured.  The host organization will provide the tour.  Anyone who wishes can continue to network over lunch at nearby restaurants.
NOTE:  You must register the Wednesday before so we can prepare appropriately. You can register by clicking here or you can find the form on Upcoming Events on the Association website.

10:30     Meet AT the location of the host community or organization
10:45     Overview & tour
11:45     Adjourn (you can visit, go to lunch, etc.)
September 8: Assisted Living
King’s Bridge Retirement Community
October 13: HUD/Affordable Housing
Lutheran Towers (Note: Guests can adjourn to lunch at Mary Mac’s – 2 blocks away)
November 10: Nursing Care
A.G. Rhodes Health and Rehab
December 8: Home & Community-Based Services
Senior Connections (NOTE: Guests can stay and have lunch at their Connections Café)
Thanks to Canterbury Court for hosting our first member tour in August!

Summer quarterly LUNCHEON on September 16th is designed FOR ALL STAFF.  Please note that  front desk staff may attend FREE.  Also – FIVE FORUMS are meeting just after lunch – don’t miss this time to network and learn.

Activity Professional Symposium on September 22nd – register now for this great one-day event.  Activity professionals are already developing their on-line directory of outings, entertainers and in-house activities via SHAREpoint.  Register soon for this event.

YOU ASKED FOR IT - Coaching Supervision  Sept 30 – Oct 1
Over 160 supervisors throughout Georgia have been trained using the curriculum.  This is a vital tool to help your organization retain and actually develop staff.  NOTE:  We MUST HAVE at least 20 participants to offer this training – register NOW!

SHAREpoint

A reminder that all of the material once available in the For Members section of the website can now be found using SHAREpoint. Clicking on the red For Members button will take you to the sign-in screen for SHAREpoint. Enter your username and password.

If you have not received your username and password, please contact Susan or Barry or you can call 404-872-9191.

WE NEED YOU – to support our Fundraising Efforts

Vegas Night on September 25th and Golf Event on October 11th. We need three more table sponsors.

CONNECTING with Member Boards

Walter Coffey, President/CEO of Aging Services of Georgia is spending more time working with member boards.  He can speak about trends in aging, the importance of looking at the big picture of aging services, moving organizations from good to great, developing and supporting staff, and more.

Likewise, Melissa Sharp, Georgia’s regional Vice-President from AAHSA, is available to serve as a speaker and/or facilitator to present programs around the following topics:

• Social Accountability
• Mission, Vision, Values development
• Governance as Leadership
• Governance 101
• CEO/Board Partnership
• Management vs. Governance
• 5 Big Ideas
• Trends in Aging Services

You may contact Melissa directly at msharp@aahsa.org  (202) 508-9456

New Associate Business Members:

Crossroads Hospice of Atlanta
1957 Lakeside Parkway
Tucker, GA 30084
Danny Sutton
770-270-9898
dannys306@yahoo.com

Nalley Motor Trucks & Buses
2560 Moreland Ave.
Atlanta, GA 30305
Bill Hewitt, Fleet Sales
bhewitt@nallytrucks.com
http://www.nalleytrucks.com

Georgia Council for the Hearing Impaired (GACHI)
Stephen Patterson
4151 Memorial Dr.
Decatur, GA 30032
404-297-9461
bpatterson@gahchi.org
http://www.gahchi.org

Sixty Plus Older Adult Services/Piedmont Hospital
Nancy Morrison
1968 Peachtree Road NW
Atlanta, GA 30309
404-605-3867
nancy.morrison@piedmont.org

SilverSneakers Fitness Program
Healthways Health Support
Stephanie Williams
678-458-6371
stephanie.williams@healthways.org
http://www.silversneakers.com

Activity Calendar Information

To assist you with planning, we are forwarding you information on special holidays and observances for each month (2 months in advance).

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

November is:
National Home Care Month
National Hospice Month

November 7-13: National Nurse Practitioner Week
November 21-28: National Family Week

Monday November 1: All Saints Day
Tuesday November 2: Election Day
Saturday November 6: Sadie Hawkins Day
Sunday November 7: Daylight Savings Time Ends
Thursday November 11: Veteran's Day
Sunday November 14: World Diabetes Day
Thursday November 25: Thanksgiving Day
Sunday November 28: First Sunday in Advent

Member Distinctions

Our members are doing many great things to celebrate. We want to celebrate with you!   Please forward information you would like to share with your colleagues to Barry Lastinger on the last week of each month to be included in the Coffey-Break.

National Adult Day Services Association (NADSA) presents Administrator of the Year Award to Carla Jones

Carla Jones, Executive Director, RossWoods Adult Day Services was awarded Administrator of the Year Award at the National Adult Day Services Association 2010 national conference the end of August in recognition of her excellence in leadership, management and organizational skills.

More than thirteen years ago, a group of concerned citizens from local churches, the Alzheimer’s Association and Hamilton Medical Center came together to propose the idea of establishing an adult day service program in Whitfield County located in Northwest Georgia.  After a number of years of planning, their dream came true and Hamilton Adult Day Health was opened in 1997 under Carla’s direction. 

The site of the new adult day service program was an 1800 sq. ft home and the program was under the umbrella of Hamilton Medical Center.   Soon the little house was filled to capacity and the reputation of Hamilton ADH grew.   There was something special about this day program.  It was quite evident to everyone that the reason was the quiet and confident management style which Ms. Jones established from the very beginning. Each participant and family member was special and she knew every one of them.  The old scrapbooks are filled with memories of happy days gone by.  Carla can still name each participant and remember what made each one of them special.  Her staff was loyal and supportive and excited about working in this new field.

It was no surprise that there came a time when the program outgrew the little house and a decision was made by a group of citizens with the blessing of the hospital to break away and become its own non-profit called RossWoods Adult Day Services. It would take millions of dollars, millions of volunteer hours and millions of well wishes to make this dream come true. On December 28, 2009 Carla Jones, RN, Executive Director once again opened the doors this time to a 14,000 square foot facility designed specifically for the elderly and disabled.

Since the early days, there have been many changes. Now the memories are posted on a website scrapbook, but one thing has not changed and that is the quiet and confident manner in which she manages her staff, cares for the participants and families and gives back to the community. Her steady hand through a major capital campaign, the construction of a state of the art facility, the smooth transition into a new building have all illustrated her quiet and confident leadership style.  Carla Jones, RN, by far, exemplifies every quality we look for in a leader. 

2010 Certified Aging Services Professional Grads from GEORGIA

The Coalition for Leadership in Aging Services (CLAS), an expansion of the former National Certification Program for Retirement Housing Professionals, recognizes the 2010 CASP Grads.  We are proud to continually have a number of grads from Georgia. 

At AAHSA’s annual meeting in November, the CLAS Program will hold a graduation ceremony and alumni dinner to honor those individuals who have achieved designation as a Certified Aging Services Professional (CASP) or a Certified Aging Services Professional Fellow (CASPF). 

2010 CASP Grads from Georgia
Sherrilyn Grant - St. John Villa Apartments, Savannah
Cheryl Hill - Draper & Associates, Atlanta
Alan Jordan - Macon
Renee Kirlin - Decatur Christian Towers, Decatur
Cheryl Lietz - Campbell‐Stone, Atlanta
Moe Miller, Decatur Christian Towers, Decatur
Laura Rice - Briarcliff Oaks, Atlanta
Stacey Shulman - Decatur

General Notes of Interest

Thank you for your participation in the Atlanta Region Care Transitions Work Group’s educational presentation on the “Health Information Privacy Act and the Continuum of Care.” 

Nursing Home Salary & Benefits Report 2010-2011

This Salary and Benefits report is Published by Hospital & Healthcare Compensation Service.  We have a copy of it in the office for members to use as a resource.  Contact Susan Watkins for more information.

Social Interaction Contributes to Good Health

Medicare to Save $575 Billion Over Next Decade

Senate Appropriations Committee Approves Funding for Older Americans Act

Public Policy & Aging Report that is focused on the CLASS Act

CDC Healthy Aging Research Network

FINAL Aricept 23 mg Approval Press Release

Program Helps Seniors Sharpen Driving Skills

Public Policy Update

By Tom Bauer, Legislative Counsel, Aging Services of Georgia

Aging Services of Georgia continues to work toward development of legislation to revamp the regulation of Continuing Care Retirement Communities (CCRCs) and work with the Coalition of Advocates for Georgia’s Elderly (CO-AGE) and Rep. Chuck Martin, author of the assisted living bill (HB 850) from the 2009-2010 General Assembly in developing strategy for passage of legislation creating additional residential options to allow seniors to age in place.  In addition the association board has approved the public policy agenda for 2011, and the Departments of Community Health (DCH) Human Services (DHS) have assembled scenarios for submission of the FY 2012 and the Amended FY 2011 Budgets to Governor Perdue.

Continuing Care Retirement Communities (CCRCs)

Rep. Mike Jacobs has again agreed to sponsor Aging Services’ legislation to update the regulation of CCRCs.  Emphasis will be on disclosure of mote information to consumers and increased safeguards to ensure the financial viability of licensed CCRCs.

In addition, both the U.S. General Accounting Office and a U.S. Senate committee have undertaken an analysis of the CCRC industry.  While Aging Services is still reviewing two reports by these entities, so far it appears that the provisions in HB 843 from 2010 (and a bill to be introduced in 2011) appear to address most of the issues raised by the reports

Assisted Living

Aging Services of Georgia staff continues to work with CO-AGE and Rep. Chuck Martin, sponsor of HB 850, the 2009-2010 bill to create another residential option for seniors.

State Budget

Due to continuing lagging state revenues which are not on pace to meet the revenue estimate for FY 1010 Governor Perdue has instructed most departments, including the Departments of Human Services (DHS and Community Health (DCH) to submit the Amended FY 2011 budget with reduction scenarios of 4%, 6%, and 8%.  Requests for FY 2012 must be for 6%, *5, and 10% reductions. 

On August 26, staff presented the DCH Board its recommendations.  Although the governor instructed DCH to exempt revenues from the nursing home provider fees and hospital provider payments, the ranges for reduction in Medicaid Aged Blind and Disabled are $30.8 million-$60.7 million for 2011 and $33.4 million-$75.9 million for FY 2012, respectively.  In addition projected reductions in the Division of Facility Regulation would entail the continued vacation of up to seven positions.

The DHS budget will result in significant reductions in the Elder Community Living Services, including Alzheimer’s and respite services contracts.   
Aging Services 2011 Public Policy Agenda

As noted, the board of Aging Services of Georgia has approved the public policy agenda for 2011, which is shown below:

2011 Legislative Issues

Position and Involvement:

• Achieve necessary Laws and Rules to develop Quality CCRCs  (Introduction of Successor Legislation to HB 843)
• Consumer protection
• Information disclosure
• Financial viability of the CCRC
• Provider definition, reporting & protection
• Department of Insurance involvement
• Provide strong leadership in Assisted Living reform
• HB 850
• Administration of medications in licensed residential settings (Med Techs)

Position and Monitor:

• Property Tax Issues concerning Nonprofit Organizations
• Nursing Home Provider tax implementation
• Implementation of Adult Day Center Licensure

Monitor:

• Regulation development and roll-out implementation of HB 1040 (health maintenance activities)
• Rules and policies related to HB 994 regarding
• Licensure fees
• Personal Care Homes
• Reorganization of the Executive Branch regarding Delivery of Human Services

2011 Budget Issues

Position and Involvement:

• Expand/Protect Home and Community-Based Services Medicaid (CCSP) and Non-Medicaid
• Use of Civil Monetary Penalty Funds

• Implementation of Adult Day Program Licensure

Business Connection
Updates from our Associate Members

Annual Brake Safety Week
From Michael Nischan of the McCart Group

The Commercial Vehicle Safety Alliance (CVSA) is holding its Annual Brake Safety Week during the week of September 12 – 18.  Suppliers and industry partners will host activities at truck stops, weigh stations and other locations throughout North America as part of the campaign.  The focus of the event is to enhance knowledge, compliance and performance of commercial motor vehicle braking systems to help reduce the number of highway crashes caused by faulty braking systems on commercial vehicles.

CVSA officers will conduct Level I and Brake-Only inspections and will deploy performance-based brake testers at a number of inspection locations.  Officers will administer driver surveys and distribute educational brochures on the importance of proper brake inspection, maintenance and operation. 

Mis-adjusted air brakes and brake system defects are the leading cause of commercial vehicles being placed out of service.  Additionally, poorly adjusted or defective air brakes reduce a commercial vehicle’s ability to stop, and this can result in unsafe conditions for everyone on the road.

Top Five Ways to be Prepared

1. Share this alert with your drivers and be sure they understand how to interact with officers.
2. Be sure all your brakes are working properly; otherwise your drivers may find themselves out of service!
3. Be sure drivers have a VALID operator’s license with the proper endorsement from the state of residence on their person.
4. If your driver has an air brake restriction, be sure that restriction is being adhered to.  Remember that in the United States, there is no such thing as an air-brake endorsement, nor is it required to have a CDL (Commercial Driver’s License) if your driver is operating a vehicle that has air brakes.  However, your driver must be capable of operating the air brakes, and if the requirements cannot be met, the restriction will be imposed and must be adhered to.
5. Don’t let anything else jump out that may cause an officer to put your driver out of service for other reasons.  Operate vehicles that are well-maintained, safe, and compliant (check the tires, lights, steering… and the cargo securement!).

Be safe!

Why You Should Become a Certified Drug Free Workplace

We all have a responsibility to provide a safe environment for employees, residents, and visitors, and this includes maintaining a workplace free from drug use.  Substance abuse costs you a lot of money and results in five times more worker compensation claims, 1/3 less productivity, higher medical costs and higher absenteeism rates.

During these economic times, anything you can do to reduce such costs will make your operation stronger and better.  The best way to achieve this is by becoming a certified Drug Free Workplace.  Achieving certification raises the standards under which you operate, so that you reduce your risk of having incidents involving drugs and alcohol.  The bonus you get in Georgia is that you will be given a 7.5% credit in your workers compensation premium!  What is 7.5% of your premium?  What could you pay for with that money?  New carpet?  New lighting?  Upgrades?

At first, many executives feel this is a daunting task that may never get done, but it’s a lot easier to implement than you think.  The biggest myth is that random testing is a requirement in Georgia.  Although I do recommend a random testing program, Georgia does not require it, although other types of testing are required.

Below are the primary steps involved in becoming a certified Drug Free Workplace in Georgia.

1. Develop a drug free workplace policy and conduct the required types of testing.
2. Have a training session for employees and management on the program elements and the policy.
3. Complete the application, make a copy, and mail the original along with a $35 cheque to the Georgia Chamber.
4. After approval by the Chamber, roughly a month after you mail the application, you will be mailed a certificate that you can submit to your insurance carrier to receive your 7.5% credit.

It’s that simple!  I have implemented many programs during the past decade, and I have had the pleasure of helping several of our providers in implementing the program as well.  If this interests you and you would like more information on policy development, training, and program implementation, please call me and I’ll be glad to answer your questions.  Implementing this program is well worth it!

Michael Nischan, CDS, CCSP
Loss Control & Safety Consultant
NATMI Instructor
michael.nischan@mccart.com

Georgia Institute on Aging News

Vegas Night Count Down!!!!

RSVP - Registration Form

You’re cordially invited to attend the 2nd Annual Vegas Night Benefit on Saturday, September 25, 2010 (6-10 p.m.) at the Helene Mills Multipurpose Center Café.  Tickets are only $25 which includes dinner, beverages, game tokens, and instructions for the novice.

This is a terrific way to reward stellar performers/staff in your organization, residents, family and friends with an evening of fun.  Also, consider inviting departmental teams to come out for the evening for some friendly competition and strategize at the game tables to earn a chance to win some fabulous prizes:

• Accommodations to Las Vegas
• Accommodations to Beau Rivage
• Raffle Drawing includes cash prizes of $1,000; $500; and $300 (Only 200 tickets will be sold…So you can’t beat those odds!)
  

Please RSVP by clicking here() and faxing it back to us at 404-872-1737 by noon on September 17, 2010.
Thanks to Jeff Fucito at Mauldin & Jenkins for committing to be the Premier Sponsor for the event and Antoinette Sturm at Saint Anne’s Terrace for their contributions as a Table Sponsor.   Therefore, we only need 3 more table sponsors at $600 ea.  

Please pass the word on to others who would welcome an opportunity to connect with our members though sponsorship of the Vegas Night event.  All proceeds generated from the Vegas Night fundraising efforts go toward scholarships for Georgia Institute on Aging educational events, which directly impact the level of quality care delivered to elders in our state.  We need your support and look forward to seeing you on Sat., September 25th at the Vegas Night event!

Last Month's Events

Wednesday & Thursday, August 25 & 26
Service Coodinators' Conference
Loudermilk Center

Service Coordinators preparing a Vision Board
with instructions from Deanna Parks-Jones

Special thanks to our sponsors:

N&H Enterprises
Altrus Assisted Living
Piedmont Hospital
Wellpoint
Providence Foot and Ankle
Georgia Relay
SilverSneakers
Visiting Nurse|Hospice Atlanta

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Upcoming Events

Thursday, September 16
Summer Networking Luncheon for all staff in ANY organization
The Rules of Rude Wendy Kinney
Brochure and Registration

Tuesday, September 21
Webinar 10 am
The Wait List is Over....Relationship Building and Selling Value are Essential!
Faith Ott, Sage Age

Wednesday, September 22
Activity Professionals Symposium
9:00 - 3:00
Association Offices
Brochure and Registration
sponsored by HearHere

The second annual Activity Professionals Conference Theme “Activity for a Lifetime” is and exceptional way for you to network and share ideas with others involved in developing and carrying out activities in senior services settings and for those who want to learn more about creating meaningful activities in their organization.   In addition, you will receive updates on the new Assisted Living regulations as it relates to your work.  We look forward to seeing you on September 22nd.

Friday, October 8
504 Coordinator -- What Does That Mean?
A Dedicated Class on Section 504 Coordinator Responsibilities
SAHMA Training Room
9:30 - 4:00
Information and Registration

SAVE THE DATE
Thursday, October 14, 2010
3rd Annual Culture Change Network of Georgia Summit
“Getting to Know All About YOU!”
Registration materials coming soon.

Friday, November 5
Ethics Symposium
Mary Eleanor Wickersham
Association Offices

Friday, November 19
Webinar 10 am
Using Social Media to Benefit Your Community and Marketing Efforts
Faith Ott, Sage Age

2011 Annual Conference and Trade Exposition
April 4-6, 2011
Celebrating Age
Hilton Savannah DeSoto; Savannah, GA
Early Exhibit Registration Form

MDS 3.0 Distance Learning Series
Now through November, 2010

In keeping with the success of previous highly-rated distance learning education offerings, Aging Services of Georgia has partnered with AOPHA and Plante & Moran to offer a series of affordable distance learning educational sessions about the Minimum Data Set (MDS) 3.0 which begins October 1. We are pleased to announce that eleven other AAHSA state affiliates have joined us in offering this excellent series to providers across the country.

Nine self-contained 90-minute sessions remain designed to build on one another and fit the needs of all disciplines involved in the assessment process. The team can hear and see the same information at the same time via audio format; no travel expenses and continuing education certificates are sent to your office. Jane Belt, MS, RN, RAC-MT, Consulting Manager, Plante & Moran, PLLC, Columbus, is the series speaker.

Registration information -including multiple session discounted rates - is available at www.agingservicesga.org under “Upcoming Events link” on the front page. Your contact is Jacque Thornton at jthornton@agingservicesga.org or (404) 872-9191, ext. 19.  To register, simply fax your registration to Susan Watkins at the Georgia Institute on Aging office at 404-872-1737 (FAX) or email the scanned registration form to her at swatkins@agingservicesga.org.

SCHEDULE
Please note that each remaining event is scheduled for 1- 2:30 p.m. ET; intended audience included below:

• August 17: Wrapping up the Assessment (IDT: Nursing, Therapy, Social Services, Activities, Dining Services)
• September 8: Working the CAAs (IDT: Nursing, Therapy, Social Services, Activities, Dining Services)
• September 21: Up to Speed with RUGs IV (IDT: Nursing, Therapy, Social Services, Activities, Dining Services; CPAs, accounting staff)
• November 9: Q&A Catch Up (IDT: Nursing, Therapy, Social Services, Activities, Dining Services)
  
  Registration Form

Special Symposium Sponsored by COLLAGE, The Art & Science of Healthy Aging, Planned for Chapel Hill, North Carolina, September 27-28

Using good resident assessment information to guide the development of highly personalized individual healthy aging plans as well as to target large scale health and wellness programs to match the ever-changing needs of older adults living independently is becoming increasingly critical to aging services organizations. The return on investment is improved healthy aging outcomes through a sophisticated, automated, web-based, data-driven approach.

COLLAGE, The Art & Science of Healthy Aging,  a membership consortium of aging services organizations including CCRCs, housing and home care agencies that use a common scientifically grounded assessment tool and person-centered process to advance healthy aging and improve outcomes of older adults living independently, is sponsoring a special symposium, IntegratingData and Technology to Advance Healthy Aging—Implications for Aging Services Organizations hosted by Carolina Meadows in Chapel Hill, North Carolina, September 27-28, 2010.  Please Join Us!

There is no registration fee to attend.

During the symposium, attendees will learn more about COLLAGE and hear from and exchange ideas with over 20 leaders and researchers in the field of aging. 

Featured presentations include:

• Making Business Decisions with People in Mind
• Memory Interventions and Everyday Competencies
• Collecting Data with Strategic Planning Value
• Using COLLAGE Data for Meaningful Program and Service Improvement− A Member Panel
• Integrating a Data System and Understanding Future Aging Service Needs−Panel
• Chronic Disease Self-management & Matter of Balance:  Golden Opportunities for Health Promotion Led by Lay Leaders
• COLLAGE Web-based Software Demonstration 

Featured presenters include:  

• Jason Allaire, PhD, Associate Professor, Developmental Psychology, North Carolina State University; Brightleaf Consulting Group, NC
• Majd Alwan, Executive Director, Center for Aging Service Technology (CAST), D.C.
• Melissa Batton, Wellness Nurse, Carroll Lutheran Village , MD
• David Gehm, President and CEO, Lutheran Home of Michigan , MI
• Elizabeth Howard, Visiting Scientist, Institute for Aging Research, Hebrew SeniorLife; Associate Professor & Director of PhD in Nursing Program, Northeastern University; Nurse Practitioner
• Kathryn Kelly, Wellness Nurse, Orchard Cove, MA
• Peter Kress, VP and CIO, ACTS Retirement - Life Communities, Inc., PA
• Kevin McLeod, President and CEO, Carolina Meadows, NC
• Gary Mohn, President and CEO, Alexian Village of Milwaukee , WI
• A.V. Powell, CEO, AV Powell & Associates, LLC , GA
• Robert Schreiber, MD, Physician-in-Chief, Clinical Instructor in Medicine, Harvard Medical School , Hebrew SeniorLife , MA
• Michael Smith, MD, CEO, SmithPowell Progressive Wellness, LLC , GA
• Doug Zimmer, Principal, Center for Information Management, MI

Agenda including registration.

Travel and accommodation information.

We hope you will join us for this special event.

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Culture Change Network

Culture Change Symposia: “Changing the Culture of Long-Term Care” (Sept 8 Athens; Sept 10 Valdosta)

Thanks to funds allocated via the State Office of the LTC Ombudsman, this fabulous opportunity to explore the culture change movement and “spread” culture change throughout Georgia.  Keynotes include: RoseMarie Fagan, Karen Nichols and Kim McRae. 

Thanks to sponsorship by the Institute of Gerontology and the Georgia Geriatric Education Center, College of Public Health, University of Georgia; the Georgia Council on Aging and its initiative Georgia for a Lifetime; The Culture Change Network of Georgia Advisory Partners; and the Division of Social Work, Valdosta State University, the program is offered free to the first 180 participants registered at each site.  Athens is FULL.  Sign up for Valdosta here.

Georgia Attends Pioneer Network Conference

Record attendance of over 1200 people in Indianapolis, IN included 15 from Georgia.  (If you were there and are not listed, please let us know!!)

Kathy Greenlee spoke at the plenary, giving her total support of culture change.  She introduced Becky Kurtz during her speech. (“Becky Kurtz said hello!”)

• From St. George Village: Abbie Byron-Gos, Sharolyn Flemons, Renee Krosner, Almedia Pendleton, Meredith Swinford
• From the William Breman Jewish Home: Jennifer Alberson, Regina Ford, Beth Laxton, Chinwe Okeke, Tamara Stephens, Harley Tabak
• From Sava Seniorcare: Gaynelle Kahigian
• From Lutheran Towers: David Sprowl
• From GA Tech: Jon Sanford
• From Aging Services of Georgia: Walter Coffey
• From Culture Change Network of Georgia: Kim McRae

3rd Annual Culture Change Network of Georgia Summit

Save the Date ~ October 14, 2010  
Loudermilk Center, Atlanta       
        “Getting to Know All About YOU!”

LaVrene Norton
     How to Implement Culture Change

Virginia Bell and Tonya Cox (for          David Troxel)
     Best Friends Approach & Activities                 ~ Dementia Focus

Scholarships will be available!
Registration coming soon!!!

Culture Change Connection™ Newsletter
Culture Change Throughout the Continuum of
Life-Long Living & Long-Term Care

Be sure to sign up for the monthly newsletter
for all things culture change!

Center for Positive Aging

Becoming Ageless…while Aging!!!

A new five-part workshop titled, “Becoming Ageless…while Aging” will be offered in October, taught by Doris Shannon.  Understanding that today’s baby boomers are rapidly reaching early retirement, Shannon’s program will teach participants the 15 factors of successful aging and lead them in sessions that will help visualize and define changes needed in their lives to prepare for retirement living. 

In addition, handouts will be provided to encourage participants to self-assess new goals and ideas during the workshop.  Those who are interested should register here for the online preview workshop on September 29th.

Center Website's LGBT Page

As a follow-up from the “Aging Atlanta” grant administered by the Atlanta Regional Commission Area Agency on Aging, the Center has developed a new section on the website, Lesbian Gay Bisexual Transgender (LGBT) Resources.

This page was created to give LGBT individuals, friends and families the information they need to understand they are not alone and it is not okay to mistreat an older adult based on their sexual orientation. You will find links to sites providing everything from housing options and demographics to getting involved in your community.

News Throughout the Continuum

CCRC's

Special Symposium Sponsored by COLLAGE

CCRCs In the News

Larry Minnix Discusses CCRC Value on Fox Business Channel

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

2010 Medicare Home Health Rates Calculator with Rural Add-On
Payment Now Online

Celebrate National Adult Day Services Week in September

ADHC Council of New York Releases Award Winning Adult Day Care Video

Affordable Housing

Residential Energy Efficiency Resource Now Available Online

Assisted Living

National Assisted Living Week

Nursing Care

Temporary Change in Survey Process Beginning October 1

AGING SERVICES VACANCY REPORT

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

Career Opportunities

Visiting Nurse|Hospice Atlanta
Care Coordination Coach

Lanier Village Estates Continuing Care Retirement Community, Gainesville
Care Plan Coordinator
Recreation Coordinator

The Habitat Company, Atlanta
Activity Coordinator

GA Division of Aging Services
Health & Welness Coordinator

News from AAHSA

AAHSA Audio Conferences Available

AAHSA/MoAHA members can order copies of popular audio conferences featuring topics relevant to you as an aging services provider, including:

• Prepare for New RUGs IV Rules
• Understand the new HIPAA Requirements
• Governance Hot Topics
• Timely Regulatory and Fair Housing Issues
• Housing Updates...and more!

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