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The Aging Services Continuing Communication newsletter is for accredited aging services organizations and features information about standards and the accreditation process, resources, upcoming trainings, and announcements or reminders.
Promising Practices feature short case studies of organizations that have developed innovative practices and exemplary solutions to address challenges the organizations faced.
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Continuing Communications Newsletter, Volume 18, Issue 2
Global lessons in person-centered innovation: insights from the Global Ageing Network Summit As Aging Service providers worldwide face growing demands for quality, sustainability, and innovation, recent events at the LeadingAge Annual Meeting and Global Ageing Network Summit offered a compelling look at how international collaboration is driving transformation in care delivery. Global Ageing Network Summit: Innovation across borders Held in Boston, October 31—November 5, 2025, the Global Ageing Network Summit/LeadingAge Annual Meeting brought together over 7,000 professionals from 20+ countries to explore the future of aged care. Key themes included: The summit also featured site visits to pioneering U.S. communities…
Continuing Communications Newsletter, Volume 18, Issue 1
Schlegel Villages’ Innovation Catalyst Initiative drives improvement through design thinking Karen Crichton, Accreditation Advisor for CARF Canada, had the privilege of attending Schlegel Villages’ 4th Annual Innovations in Engagement Day for their Innovation Catalyst program, which empowers frontline team members to collaborate and drive meaningful improvements in care and services by using design thinking to help identify and experiment solutions for common challenges. It is a key component of Schlegel Villages’ Quality Framework. This inspiring event was held in Kitchener, Ontario on May 22, 2025 and brought together over 100 participants–including team members from every Schlegel Village and residents themselves–to explore this year’s…
Aging Services organization develops unique Experience Reimbursement Program
The Elliott Community staff members who are interested in a cooking course, a day at the zoo, or a spa experience can benefit from the organization’s latest initiative—the Do What You Love program! The Elliott Community in Guelph, Ontario, Canada, is the city’s only not-for-profit organization to offer four lifestyle choices for seniors: independent living, supported living, retirement plus care, and full nursing care.
Volume 17 – Issue 2 – 2024
In this issue: New specialty program designation standards are created for Aging Services; Congratulations to CARF accredited CCRCs/LPCs recognized as America’s Best; Canadian Association for Long Term Care joins CARF’s International Advisory Council; Education and training opportunities; Congratulations to Aging Services providers earning CARF accreditation; and more.
Volume 17 – Issue 1 – 2024
In this issue: Intergenerational connection strengthens community and social engagement; CARF blog highlights reasons organizations seek accreditation – it’s all about the people we serve; Education and training opportunities; Congratulations to Aging Services providers earning CARF accreditation; On the road; and Consult with an Aging Services Resource Specialist.
Volume 16 – Issue 3 – 2023
In this issue: Congratulations to Jed Johnson, Managing Director, Aging Services, on his retirement; CARF accreditation factors in to Newsweek, Statistica ranking of top 250 CCRCs; Continuing Care Hall of Fame honors combined 170 years of service; Coaching Corner: Changes to 2024 standards; CARF accreditation demonstrates positive outcomes in Ontario’s long-term care sector; Congratulations to Aging Services providers earning CARF accreditation; On the road; Consult with an Aging Services Resource Specialist
Newsletters for Behavioral Health
Singapore Anglican Community Services embraces technology in service delivery during COVID-19
When COVID-19 infections spread through the psychiatric rehabilitation unit, requiring residents to be quarantined, administrators adapted robot technology to enable staff to continue care.
Mosaic Community Services, Inc. transforms lives, gives persons served back their smiles
Mosaic Community Services addresses the dental needs of persons served in its PRPs with The Mobile Dentist.
Newsletters for Child & Youth Services
Singapore Anglican Community Services embraces technology in service delivery during COVID-19
When COVID-19 infections spread through the psychiatric rehabilitation unit, requiring residents to be quarantined, administrators adapted robot technology to enable staff to continue care.
Mosaic Community Services, Inc. transforms lives, gives persons served back their smiles
Mosaic Community Services addresses the dental needs of persons served in its PRPs with The Mobile Dentist.
Newsletters for Employment & Community Services
Guiding people to services: How Entrust turned a challenge into a community solution
By Tom Gaulke, Chief Executive Officer, Entrust Community Services Entrust Community Services, located in rural Central Washington state, has long been committed to empowering individuals and families with disabilities. However, a persistent challenge was how to navigate the complex web of services available in the community. Families often faced barriers such as fragmented information, unclear eligibility requirements, and limited bilingual support. These barriers created gaps and delays in accessing essential resources like housing, employment, and education that left many feeling overwhelmed and underserved. The core issue of the challenge was equity. Entrust recognized that without a structured approach to service navigation,…
Finding the best fit: Trendline Consulting creates an innovative way to explore employment possibilities
Trendline Consulting staff members are dedicated to improving the opportunities, independence, and lives of individuals who have disabilities and/or behavioral issues. Located in Perryville, Missouri, we offer a variety of highly-individualized services in home, school, community, and employment settings. We specialize in designing assessments, behavior support plans, and instructional activities for individuals who are identified as having autism-spectrum disorders, severe learning disabilities, and emotional/behavioral problems.
VA Medical Center staff develop process to reduce safety risks in fieldwork
Preparation can make all the difference in a life or death crisis situation. The Philadelphia Corporal Michael J. Crescenz Veterans Affairs Medical Center (CMCVAMC) Homeless Program leadership identified many high risk staff safety issues related to working in the field, that are both real physical threats as well as valid feelings of fear.
Investing in Direct Service Professionals: The backbone and future of our company
Vocational Improvement Program, Inc., has an exceptional DSP course that has improved staff morale, reduced turnover, and increased efficiency in serving clients with intellectual and developmental disabilities.
Working better by working together
Five social service agencies in British Columbia find cooperation leads to better services and improved performance for all.
Dropping admission numbers at VA program leads to “Green Belt” improvement project
Blind Rehab Service at the VA Medical Center in San Juan, Puerto Rico, shares the results of its Green Belt improvement project, which used Six Sigma system redesign techniques. The project led to an 18% increase in unique admissions.
Newsletters for Medical Rehabilitation
Online Ward: Innovative, digital-era, home-based rehabilitation services
By Wang Haoyu, President, and Liu Xiaohuan, Director of the Community Guidance Office, Ningbo Rehabilitation Hospital In 2020, Ningbo Rehabilitation Hospital in Ningbo, China, launched the Online Ward, an innovative, home-based rehabilitation program to address the rehabilitation needs of patients during the pandemic due to the challenges of maintaining continuity in rehabilitation after patients transitioned from institutions to communities or homes, as well as the insufficient capacity of grassroots rehabilitation services. The achievement of seamless patient transition from institutions to home environments has pioneered a new “Internet+” model for home rehabilitation. The program has been honored with China national awards,…
GRACE project supports frontline staff research
As a way to improve their evidence-based approach to care, Brooks Rehabilitation moved from an individual discipline council structure to a shared governance interdisciplinary approach. One of the councils developed in this new structure was the research council.
Newsletters for Opioid Treatment Program
Singapore Anglican Community Services embraces technology in service delivery during COVID-19
When COVID-19 infections spread through the psychiatric rehabilitation unit, requiring residents to be quarantined, administrators adapted robot technology to enable staff to continue care.
Mosaic Community Services, Inc. transforms lives, gives persons served back their smiles
Mosaic Community Services addresses the dental needs of persons served in its PRPs with The Mobile Dentist.
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