FOR
MONTHLY NEWSLETTER
April 2o24
IN THIS ISSUE:
Join us for Aging Advocacy Day, May 7!
Older Americans Month Celebration, May 7
Final Rule on Minimum Nursing Home Staffing Standards Released
Recording Available: Resident Council Manual Training Webinar
Save the Date: FOR's Virtual Fall Gala and Fundraiser
Reminder: FOR seeking PNA stories
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March 2024
IN THIS ISSUE:
FOR Board of Directors Approves 2024 Public Policy Priorities
Justice in Aging Resources on Federal Quality Measures in Assisted Living
The Impact of Understaffing on the Daily Lives of Nursing Home Residents
North Carolina Dementia and Brain Health Outreach and Awareness Toolkit
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February 2024
IN THIS ISSUE:
U.S. Senate Special Committee on Aging Hears Assisted Living Concerns
25 Common Nursing Home Problems and How to Resolve Them
“Difficult” is Not a Diagnosis Resource
Administration for Community Living: Older Americans Act Final Rule
Older Americans Month Theme Announced
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January 2024
IN THIS ISSUE:
Welcome new FOR Board Members
Personal Needs Allowance Effective 1/1/2024
Fact Sheet: Advocating for Rights and Better Care
Rights and Wrongs in Medicaid-Funded Assisted Living
Roadmap to Strengthen North Carolina’s Caregiving Workforce
NC Adult Care Association 40th Annual Conference: Save the Date
December 2023
IN THIS ISSUE:
Happy Holidays from FOR!
Fast Frames: Aging & Care Resources
Fact Sheet on Visiting Loved Ones in a Long Term Care Facility
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November 2023
IN THIS ISSUE:
Support FOR this Giving Tuesday
Call for Board Members: Serve on FOR’s Board of Directors
Report: A Place to Thrive: Creating Opportunities to Age Well in NC
CMS Final Rule on Disclosure of Nursing Home Ownership
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October 2023
IN THIS ISSUE:
Thank you for supporting the 2023 Virtual Fall Gala
Congratulations to FOR’s 2023 Award Winners
Call for Board Members: Serve on FOR’s Board of Directors
Public Comments Due November 6: Proposed Nursing Home Minimum Staffing Standards
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SeptEMber 2023
IN THIS ISSUE:
VICTORY: Personal Needs Allowance Increase Passes
FOR’s Virtual Fall Gala: Call for Sponsors and Raffle Coming Soon!
Proposed Rule: Nursing Home Minimum Staffing Standard
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AUGust 2023
IN THIS ISSUE:
FOR Awards: Nominate someone today!
Sponsors Needed: FOR’s Virtual Fall Gala
NCGA Legislative Update
National Consumer Voice, Resident’s Voice Challenge
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July 2023
IN THIS ISSUE: Join us at several upcoming events!
August 9, 2023: Hybrid event with Ernie Tosh, Identifying Fraud in Nursing Homes
October 19, 2023: Virtual Fall Gala
November 6-8, 2023: FOR Roadshow
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June 2023
IN THIS ISSUE:
North Carolina Legislative Update and Action Alert
Save the Date: FOR’s Virtual Fall Gala
NC Multi-Sector Plan on Aging: Call for Volunteers
U.S. Supreme Court Ruling: Victory for Residents
Essential Jobs, Essential Care NC- June e-Resource
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MAY 2023
IN THIS ISSUE:
North Carolina Legislative Update
Governor Cooper’s Age Friendly Executive Order
World Elder Abuse Awareness Day Resources
FOR Seeking Resident Board Member
Resources from the National Consumer Voice
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April 2023
IN THIS ISSUE:
May is Older Americans Month
National Consumer Voice: Related Party Transactions
FOR’s Resident Council Grant Update
North Carolina Legislative Update
Recent Announcements from the White House
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March 2023
IN THIS ISSUE:
FOR Welcomes New Executive Director
North Carolina Legislative Update
Meet FOR’s New Board Members
Medicaid Unwinding
AARP Family Caregiving Report
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