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National Assisted Living Week ®

September 8 – 14, 2013:  Homemade Happiness

This year’s theme, “Homemade Happiness” celebrates the bond created by staff, residents, and families as they build warm, welcoming, and vibrant homes for residents. To learn how you can celebrate in your community, visit the National Center for Assisted Living (NCAL) website at www.NALW.org!

Posted on Jun 14, 2013

2013 Annual Long-Term Care Provider Meetings

Sponsored by the Missouri Department of Health and Senior Services, Section for Long-Term Care Regulation

View the flyer here:  2013 Annual Long-Term Care Provider Meetings

Posted on Jun 07, 2013

Governor’s 100 Missouri Miles Challenge

Governor Nixon and the First Lady are encouraging all Missourians to get outside and take advantage of the incredible resources found here in the Show-Me State by joining the Governor’s 100 Missouri Miles Challenge.

Whether you run, walk, bike, paddle, or roll, everyone can participate.  The initiative is an opportunity to promote Missouri’s outdoor heritage, improve your health and have fun with family and friends.

  • Missouri has been named the “Best Trails State” by American Trails, a national, nonprofit organization working on behalf of the nation’s hiking, biking and riding trails.
  • The national award is presented every two years to the state that has made tremendous contributions to promote and improve their trails system.
  • Missouri State Parks offers almost 1,000 miles of managed trails.
  • Missouri is also the home of the Katy Trail, the longest developed rail-trail in the nation.

Starting on June 1, 2013, the Department of Health and Seniors Services and the Governor’s Office are challenging Missourians to complete “100 Missouri Miles” of physical activity by the end of the year.  Just visit the challenge website at www.100missourimiles.com to get started!  The website includes an official registry, a mileage tracker, health tips (including for seniors) a directory of trails (and their length) and an event calendar of upcoming outdoor Missouri events.

Posted on Jun 07, 2013

Dementia, Falls & Care –Speaker Series (St. Louis)

July 31, 2013:  Join St. Louis University School of Medicine dementia expert, Ahmed Baig, M.D., as he shares insight on the relationship between dementia and fall risk.  Following the discussion will be Q&A panel discussion with Jan McGillick, M.S.W, L.N.H.A., Education Director, Alzheimer’s Association – St. Louis Chapter, and Timothy Dolan, Founder of Dolan Care Centers.  Location:  Missouri Baptist Medical Center, Main Tower:  Auditoriums 1, 2 & 3, 3015 N. Ballas Road, St. Louis, Missouri 63131.  The program is free, but seating is limited.  Registration is required, please visit www.alz.org/stl/in_my_community_58781.asp or call 1-800-272-3900.

Posted on Jun 07, 2013