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03/12/2026Bullies, Bosses & Bad Behavior, OH MY!Join Stephanie Chambers, Founding Partner with Insiders Insight, the Long Term Care Blog for her session on Wednesday, April 15. Bullies from the playground are still among us...and some of them have become our bosses. long term care is tough enough, with patient care, regulations, and the ever-growing demand to do more with less, we need leadership to support us. We will discuss strategies to turn negative bully interactions into positive ones. We will discuss what to expect v. what to accept. Specific strategies for a more peaceful work environment will be examined. Read More |
03/12/2026Crime Prevention Through LeadershipMeet our speaker: Charles Angersbach, Chief Special Agent with the Ohio Attorney General - Health Care Fraud. The Ohio Attorney General's Office, Health Care Fraud Section, has original criminal jurisdiction to investigate allegations of abuse, neglect, theft, and related crimes committed against residents of long-term care facilities. This session will highlight real criminal cases, collaboration with outside agencies, and the importance of strong leadership within facilities. Read More |
03/09/2026Argentum’s New ‘Value’ Report Positions Affordability of Assisted Living, Offers Policy SolutionsArgentum released an updated edition of The Value of Assisted Living in America in conjunction with the Public Policy Fly-In. This year’s report focused on the affordability of assisted living and how assisted living delivers lower costs for families and public programs, better health outcomes, higher quality of life for older adults, reduced strain on Medicare and Medicaid, and scalable solutions for a rapidly aging population. Read More |
03/09/2026Disneyfying the Senior Living ExperienceMeet our speaker, Bryan Davenport, Divisional Operations Specialist with Brookdale Senior Living. His presentation will present key concepts and ideas that bring the Disney Customer Experience to Senior Living Communities. Participants will learn about the Disney Customer Service concepts and how to incorporate some key concepts into daily operations to enhance the customer's experience in the Senior Living setting. Read More |
03/09/2026Dementia Behaviors Overwhelming Your Staff?Join Tonya Moore, Vice President with Absolute Rehabilitation & Consulting Services, Inc., for her session, Person-Centered Dementia & Behavior Care: Quality, Communication & Fall Prevention. This presentation will be engaging and focused on how we can better communicate and provide quality to those who are unable to appropriately communicate their own needs. The presenter will provide education regarding behaviors, behavior care, and case studies. An inter-disciplinary approach to Fall Prevention will be a focus, with tools for attendees to take back to their communities provided. Read More |
03/05/2026Argentum’s New ‘Value’ Report Positions Affordability of Assisted Living, Offers Policy SolutionsArgentum released an updated edition of The Value of Assisted Living in America in conjunction with the Public Policy Fly-In. This year’s report focused on the affordability of assisted living and how assisted living delivers lower costs for families and public programs, better health outcomes and more. Read More |
03/04/2026A Full Day of Learning & ConnectionRead More |
03/03/2026March is Careers in Aging Month!Read More |
03/03/2026Is Your Team Burned Out? Leadership Without Fear May Change Everything.Meet our speaker. Denise Kunkelman. In this session, Denise shares how embracing opportunities—even before you feel fully prepared—can unlock growth for both you and your team. Learn how to lead with confidence, even in the face of uncertainty, and discover practical strategies for empowering others through calculated risk-taking. Read More |
03/03/2026Struggling with Drug Diversion? We’ve Got You Covered!Meet Our Speaker: Jill Nowacki, RN BSN & Beth Husted, PharmD, RPh Director of Pharmacy at Absolute. Join this session as they dive into drug diversion and how it poses a serious restoration at safety, staff integrity, and regulatory compliance in assisted-living settings. This presentation will explore the causes and consequences of medication diversion, including its impact on residents, staff, and communities. Read More |
02/23/2026Meet Our Speaker: Molly ArmstrongWorkshop: Branding Your Dining Services - Knowing and delivering on a well-defined brand statement will help you differentiate your dining venue in a way that your guests value. A good brand statement can even build culture for your team. We will share some examples of dining brands, and discuss key components to consider when developing your own. Read More |
02/23/2026Meet Our Speaker: Amy Kotterman, RDN, LDWhere Can I Get Something to Eat? How the Activities Team Can Support Nutritional Needs for Persons Living with Dementia - Nutrition plays a key role for people living with dementia. As the brain deteriorates and dementia progresses, nutritional needs will increase over time. How well you know your residents, their food preferences and eating patterns will play an important in ensuring quality of life. This session will focus on the importance of an individualized approach to providing care and provide strategies for mealtime, food related engagement opportunities and explain how the dining environment can affect overall health outcomes. Read More |
01/06/2026Every Updated RCF Rule in One Binder!The actual RCF rule set was updated mid-year 2024, and many providers haven’t received a rule book since before those changes. Many additional rules have also been revised, and staying compliant shouldn’t require juggling PDFs, outdated printouts, or multiple state websites. The 2026 OALA RCF Rule Binder brings every updated rule you need into one organized, easy‑to‑use reference. Read More |
01/06/2026On the Road to Canfield in February!Register today for our February 26th RCF Rules & Regulations Training at Tippecanoe Country Club. Our essential training will equip you with the knowledge and practical tools to ensure compliance and achieve deficiency-free surveys in your community. Read More |
12/11/2025Winter Poses Increased Fall Risk for Older Adults, CDC WarnsThe U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) reports that falls are the leading cause of injury-related deaths in adults aged 65 and up, according to RochesterFirst.com. Icy winter conditions can increase fall risks, and when older adults fall, they can break bones and have long rehabilitation periods. Read More |
12/08/2025Norovirus Expected to Peak This Winter as Data Shows Earlier AppearanceThe norovirus remains a health concern all year, but experts warn that it is set to peak during the upcoming winter months, reports NBC Connecticut. Sheree Piperidis, a professor of Physician Assistant Studies at Quinnipiac University, warns of a newer variant playing a role this winter season. Read More |
12/04/2025The Role of AI in Fall Prevention Among Older AdultsFalls currently rank as the leading cause of injury and injury-related deaths for U.S. adults 65 and older, with one in four falling each year per Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) data reported on by Elder Law Answers. Read More |
