Articles and Resources of Interest

• AHCA/NCAL Named Top Workplace by Washington Post - ahcancal.org
• AHCA/NCAL Taking Steps to Ensure the Responsible Use of Antibiotics - ahcancal.org
• Association Announces 2015 Bronze National Quality Award Recipients - ahcancal.org
• Alzheimer’s Caregiving Tips: Caring for Yourself - nia.nih.gov
• About Alzheimer's Disease: Caregiving - nia.nih.gov
• What You Should Know for the 2015-2016 Influenza Season - cdc.gov
• Guardianship Often Recommended Over Alternatives – disabilityscoop.com
• For Kids On The Spectrum, Intervention Offers Long-Term Gains – disabilityscoop.com
• Autism Risk May Vary With Parents’ Age – disabilityscoop.com
• Census Records Sharp Rise In Disability Providers – disabilityscoop.com
• Doctors Largely Unprepared To Treat Adults On The Spectrum – disabilityscoop.com
• Stars To Usher In Special Olympics – disabilityscoop.com
• New Tool Helps Police Tailor Response To Those With Special Needs – disabilityscoop.com

Legislative and Agency Corner

• Long Term Care Advocates Recognized at AHCA/NCAL Congressional Briefing - ahcancal.org
• Long Term and Post-Acute Care Advocates Gather on Capitol Hill - ahcancal.org
• HUD Secretary Takes Hot Seat on Agency Issues - reversemortgagedaily.com
• IRS Proposes Rules For New ABLE Accounts – disabilityscoop.com
• Advocates Press Congress To Address Wandering – disabilityscoop.com
• Disability Advocates Urge FDA To Ban Shock Devices – disabilityscoop.com
• Changes Recommended For Medicaid Managed Care – disabilityscoop.com
• Feds Launch Financial Effort Aimed At People With Disabilities – disabilityscoop.com
• New ACL Organization Structure – acl.gov

Webinars of Interest

Stay informed and tune in to AHCA/NCAL-hosted pre-recorded and live webinars on a number of topics impacting the long term care profession.  On June 26, at 1pm ET, AHCA will be holding a webinar entitled, Just Say “No” to Drugs and “Yes” to Successful Behavior Management.  You can register for this webinar here.  

Shore Lodge

According to Dr. Bryan K. Williams, “There is something to be said for ‘owning’ your work and being exceptional, regardless of who you are serving. Some people…the special ones…are always looking for ways to show their heart through taking care of others.”  To read the full blog posting, please click here. 

Dr. Williams is a consultant, trainer, and author, who focuses on the areas of service excellence and organizational effectiveness.  He has spoken at numerous AHCA/NCAL events, and his passion is to serve others so they may better serve the world.  Here is a link where you can see some of Dr. Williams’ book recommendations on service, leadership and personal development.

National Association of States United for Aging and Disabilities

The National Association of Sates United for Aging and Disabilities (NASUAD) holds monthly calls concerning topics of interest to those who work in the field of aging and disability the first Thursday of every month at 3pm EST.  One of the past calls focused on resources for people with Alzheimer’s and related dementias and their caregivers.  Information about future calls, and audio recording of previous ones, can be found here.

Upcoming 2015 Events

• Global Summit on Innovations and Health in IDD - July 27-29, 2015
• Disability Research Consortium Annual Meeting - Aug 5-6, 2015
• The National Home and Community Based Services (HCBS) Conference - Aug 31- Sept 3, 2015
• AHCA’s ID/DD Day - Oct 4, 2015
• AHCA/NCAL’s Annual Convention & Expo - Oct 4 - 7, 2015
• Pediatric Complex Care Association Annual Conference - Nov 4 - 6, 2015

2015 Health Care Observances

The 2015 AHCA/NCAL Health Care Observances Calendar can be found here.  July marks, among other observances, Eye Injury Prevention Month and UV Safety Month.