Assisted Living and Senior Care Resources
We understand that your vision for senior living communities is all about living. You’ve read about our communities for holistic care assisted living in Florida, New Jersey, Virginia, and Ohio and their elegant meal programs and activity schedules. Finding a place and time to enjoy this carefree lifestyle is what Spring Hills is here for.
Visit some of these resource links provided for additional information. Please contact us if you need additional information on our services.
DEMENTIA AND ALZHEIMER’S CARE COMMUNITY
Alzheimer's Association
The Alzheimer’s care community looks to the Alzheimer's Association for research and support, guidance on prevention methods and treatments, and additional resources for awareness and education. Get help finding affordable assisted living. Ohio, New Jersey, Florida, and Virginia residents and those throughout the nation that are touched by this disease and related disorders can benefit from the services provided here.
Memory Bridge: The Foundation for Alzheimer’s and Cultural Memory
Memory Bridge creates programs that connect people with Alzheimer’s disease and related dementias to family, friends, and other people in their local community. Their programs reveal to the general public the depths of memory that dementia does not erase. Their goal is to create a global community of people who, like us, are learning to listen to people with dementia for what they have to teach us about our own humanity.
The National Council of Certified Dementia Practitioners®
The NCCDP was formed to promote standards of excellence in dementiaeducation to professionals and other caregivers who provide services to dementia clients. The goal of the Council is to develop and encourage comprehensive standards of excellence in the profession and delivery of dementia care.
EDUCATION AND TRAINING
American College of Health Care Administrators (ACHCA)
The ACHCA is a non-profit professional membership association which provides superior educational programming, professional certification, and career development opportunities for its members.
BDO Healthcare Group, LLC
BDO Seidman's national team of professionals offers the hands-on experience and technical skill to address the distinctive business needs of member healthcare clients. Their technical approach is supplemented by analyzing and advising their clients on the many elements of running a successful healthcare organization.
Center for Health Care Education
The Center for Health Care Education is dedicated to providing educational programs, customized training and management consultation for the health care industry.
Ceus-r-ez.com
Ceus-r-ez.com brings ceu's to your computer so you can do them when you want, and where you want. Online pre-tests, instructional material, post tests and evaluation forms make getting your certificate quick and easy. All boards requiring notification will receive so within 30 days of program completion.
Cross Country Seminars
The Cross Country Education is a national leader in high-quality educational products and services for the entire health care industry. Their seminars and training programs are designed to help health care providers achieve improved performance and results in all areas of clinical, financial and operational management.
Gerontological Society of America (GSA)
The GSA is devoted to research, education, and practice in the field of aging. The Society strives to advance the study of aging and disseminate information among scientists, decision makers, and the general public.
GSC Home Study Courses
With GSC Home Study, you can complete your continuing education requirements anywhere, at any time, and at your own pace.
Integra Healthcare Education, LLC
Integra Healthcare Education, LLC is committed to providing the highest quality continuing education seminars that will enable healthcare professionals in the long term care industry to provide the highest quality of care.
Medical Update
Medical Update has approved continuing education courses for nursing home administrators, assisted living managers, activity directors and social workers. Since 1990, Medical Update has specialized in offering home study and internet courses for professionals who serve the elderly and need long term care education.
National Association of Geriatric Education Centers (NAGEC)
The mission of NAGEC is to provide an organization to support the national network of Geriatric Education Centers (GECs) dedicated to improving the education/training, supply, distribution and quality of health care professionals through strong community-academic partnerships; ultimately to improve the quality of health care for all elderly individuals, including the underserved and minorities.
National Association of Long Term Care Administrator Boards (NAB)
The National Association of Long Term Care Administrator Boards (NAB) is the nationally leading authority on licensing, credentialing, and regulating administrators of organizations along the continuum of long term care. NAB's members are the 50 states and the District of Columbia licensing boards/agencies that license long term care administrators.
Nurses Learning Network
The Nurses Learning Network provides more than 15 courses designed to provide state mandated CEs for long-term care administrators, assisted-living administrators and managers, certified nursing assistants, personal care assistants, group-home caregivers, residential aides, dietitians, social workers, activity directors, and in some states nurses.
SkillPath Seminars
SkillPath has grown to become the premier provider of business training in the United States, Canada, Australia, New Zealand and the UK. Check out their audio conferences and webinars.
NATIONAL ASSOCIATIONS
American Assisted Living Nurse Association (AALNA)
Members of the AALNA receive a newsletter and free continuing education courses along with being a part of a nationwide network of nurses working in Assisted Living.
American Association of Homes and Services for the Aging (AAHSA)
The members of the AAHSA help millions of individuals and their families every day through mission-driven, not-for-profit organizations dedicated to providing the services that people need, when they need them, in the place they call home.
American Geriatrics Society (AGS)
The AGS is a not-for-profit organization that provides leadership to healthcare professionals, policy makers and the public by implementing and advocating for programs in patient care, research, professional and public education, and public policy.
American Health Care Association (AHCA)
The AHCA advocates for quality care and services for the frail, elderly and disabled. Their members provide essential care to one million individuals in nursing homes, assisted living facilities, and other long term care facilities.
American Management Association (AMA)
The AMA supports the goals of individuals and organizations through a complete range of products and services, including seminars, Webcasts and podcasts, conferences, corporate and government solutions, business books and research.
American Seniors Housing Association (ASHA)
Members of ASHA are executives involved in the operation, development and finance of the entire spectrum of seniors housing – independent living, assisted living, and continuing care retirement communities.
American Society on Aging (ASA)
ASA resources, publications, and educational opportunities are geared to enhance the knowledge and skills of people working with older adults and their families.
National Center for Assisted Living (NCAL)
NCAL is the assisted living voice of the American Health Care Association (AHCA). NCAL is dedicated to serving the needs of the assisted living community through national advocacy, education, networking, professional development, and quality initiatives.
National Gerontological Nursing Association (NGNA)
The NGNA is dedicated to the clinical care of older adults across diverse care settings. Members include clinicians, educators, and researchers with vastly different educational preparation, clinical roles, and interest in practice issues.
NEW JERSEY ASSOCIATIONS
Health Care Association of New Jersey
The HCANJ is a non-profit trade association representing assisted living and long term care providers who believe that the individuals they serve are entitled to a supportive environment in which professional and compassionate care is delivered.
Masonic Home of New Jersey
The Masonic Home of New Jersey provides assisted living and nursing care to the NJ community of Burlington County.
New Jersey Association of Homes and Services for the Aging (NJAHSA)
The NJAHSA is the statewide association of not-for-profit senior care organizations and is dedicated to advancing quality aging services in New Jersey through advocacy, education and fellowship.
SENIOR LONG TERM CARE
A Place for Mom
We are a free referral service helping families find care, services and other senior care options. Their experienced Eldercare Advisors have assisted thousands of families with the difficult task of selecting senior care.
Alternative Solutions in Long Term Care
Alternative solutions and products for residents and staff working or residing in long term care, nursing home, adult day care and assisted living. New Jersey based Alternative Solutions in Long Term Care is dedicated to providing consulting, inservices and training for innovative activity department, therapeutic recreation, and social service programs for long term care staff and committed to helping them provide quality activity programs to fit the needs of all residents' interest and function levels.
Assisted Living Federation of America (ALFA)
The Assisted Living Federation of America is a national association exclusively dedicated to companies operating professionally managed senior communities in assisted living. Lorton, VA assisted living housing operators along with other providers nationwide, including NJ, FL, and OH become part of ALFA's member-driven programs to promote business and operational excellence through national conferences, research, publications, and executive networks.
US Dept. of Housing & Urban Development (HUD), Senior Citizens Resources
Find out more about HUD’s financial assistance resources and guides for housing options for yourself, an aging parent, relative, or friend. Determine what kind of assisted living arrangement you need; what your health insurance might cover; and what you can afford.
SERVICES FOR SENIOR COMMUNITIES
Administration on Aging (AoA)
The Administration on Aging (AoA), an agency in the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, provides home- and community-based care for older persons and their caregivers. Their mission is to develop a comprehensive, coordinated and cost-effective system of long-term care that helps elderly individuals to maintain their dignity in their homes and communities and to help society prepare for an aging population. Here you can find assistance and services for older individuals and their families in urban, suburban, and rural areas throughout the United States.
Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS)
The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) administers Medicare, the nation's largest health insurance program, which covers nearly 40 million Americans. Medicare is a Health Insurance Program for people 65 years of age and older, some disabled people under 65 years of age, and people with End-Stage Renal Disease (permanent kidney failure treated with dialysis or a transplant).
Elderlife Financial Services
Elderlife Financial Services (EFS) serves families who care about their seniors. We provide guidance and solutions to families who are facing assisted living choices and lifestyle decisions — decisions that are becoming more complex every day.
Enhance Fitness
EnhanceFitness is a low-cost, highly adaptable group exercise program specifically designed for older adults. Led by certified exercise instructors,
EnhanceFitness is appropriate for seniors of any ability level. One-hour group classes include stretching, flexibility, balance, aerobics, and strength training. A scientific study provided the evidence that participation in
EnhanceFitness results in improved muscular strength and mobility, which is associated with a decreased fall risk. Participants also showed a decrease in pain and depression as well as experiencing better physical and emotional health. Additional research provides evidence that
EnhanceFitness participants have reduced health care costs. At over 450 sites nationwide,
EnhanceFitness continues to increase the number who benefit from this fun to be fit program.
National Council on Aging (NCOA)
The NCOA is a nonprofit organization with a national network of more than 14,000 organizations and leaders. Their members include senior centers, area agencies on aging, adult day service centers, faith-based service organizations, employment services, consumer groups, and senior housing facilities including assisted living.
Project Enhance – Fitness and Wellness for Seniors
A program of Senior Services, Project Enhance administers award-winning, community-based health programs for older adults. They support the healthy, productive, and active future of senior communities.
Seniorresource.com
Seniorresource.com (SR) provides a comprehensive source of housing information and services for seniors and their caregivers. SR will serve as a resource and advocate in areas of importance to the well-being of the senior community, with primary attention given to counseling, health and holistic health care, recreational, cultural, and housing including assisted living.
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