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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 |
02/04/2026Start Your Conference Session Planning!Read More |
02/04/2026Let’s Shine a Spotlight on the Vendors Who Make this Conference Possible!Read More |
01/21/2026Caring with Confidence: Training for Assisted Living TeamsRead More |
01/21/2026Level Up Learning: Kickstart the New Year with Nurse Leadership!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 Many additional rules have also been revised, and staying compliant shouldn’t require juggling PDFs, outdated printouts, or multiple state websites.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 |
