Missouri Health Care Association is the state affiliate of The American Health Care Association and the National Center for Assisted Living (AHCA/NCAL), the largest association and most powerful long-term care advocacy group in Washington, D.C. with more than 14,000 member facilities. As part of an extensive portfolio of member services, AHCA/NCAL maintains legislative, regulatory and public affairs. AHCA/NCAL is a valuable member resource.
Resources
- Message from AHCA President and CEO – August 2023
- New Training Available on Data Collection and LTC Trend Tracker for ALFs
- PodCast: Self-Care in Long-Term Care – Eighth podcast “Build Resilient Teams” now available
National News
National Assisted Living Week
Assisted Living Week will be held September 10-16, 2023
Established by NCAL in 1995, National Assisted Living Week (NALW) will take place from September 10-16, 2023. This year’s theme, “Season of Reflection”, honors the individuals who reside, work, and volunteer in assisted living and residential care communities with special activities and events. Gerald Hamilton, Chair at NCAL, has a few words of encouragement in this short video message to help you get started.
The 2023 NALW Planning Guide is now available. It provides suggested activities and ideas to celebrate the week in a safe and meaningful way.
Additional NALW resources are also available and they include the promotional toolkit to help you share your celebrations with the media and your community, as well as NALW graphics and logos. You can also explore the wide selection of exclusive NALW decorations, t-shirts, and gifts.