CEAL@UNC

CEAL@UNC is pleased to announce the publication of "Advancing Excellence in Assisted Living: The Evolution of CEAL@UNC"?in the latest issue of Caring for the Ages. This article highlights CEAL@UNC's rich history and our ongoing commitment to advancing the well-being of those who live and work in assisted living through core efforts related to research, practice, policy, and consumers. We extend our sincere thanks to the Post-Acute and Long-Term Care Medical Association (PALTmed) and the Caring for the Ages?editorial team for this opportunity; to read the full issue visit: https://lnkd.in/eDKzQmSC

CEAL@UNC is committed to advancing the well-being of the people who live and work in assisted living through research, practice, and policy, and recognizes that bridging the gap between the three is key toward that end. To make research more available in support of this goal, CEAL@UNC maintains a comprehensive repository of summaries and links to academic publications related to assisted living dating back to 2022. In addition, CEAL@UNC staff are actively creating a "What this means for you" summary of each article, making it easier for consumers, practitioners, policymakers, and other researchers to access and apply the latest findings. Discover our repository here: https://lnkd.in/emKXcEh2

CEAL@UNC thanks the National Alliance for Care at Home's Rory Farrand, Vice President of Palliative and Advanced Care, and Patrick Harrison, Senior Director of Regulatory and Compliance for their recent presentation on the role of hospice and palliative care in assisted living to CEAL@UNC's Strategic Advisors. Their presentation highlighting the accessibility and impact of these different types of care on quality of life for assisted living residents is available at CEAL@UNC's website here: https://lnkd.in/eubrT5_S

CEAL@UNC Advisory Board Offers Insight on Federal Funding and Assisted Living Accessibility The CEAL@UNC Advisory Board recently met with representatives from the Government Accountability Office to share their perspectives on federal funding and the accessibility of assisted living services. The meeting discussed the role of public funding in an industry that is predominantly private pay and strategies to enhance accessibility of assisted living services based on the advisors' diverse expertise. CEAL@UNC is proud to be positioned to convene experts across the field of assisted living to inform practice, policy, and research and advance the well-being of those who live and work in assisted living.

CEAL@UNC published its latest guest column in McKnight's Senior Living, "The Three-Legged Stool of Assisted Living Communication: Clear, Timely, and Relevant." As transparency in assisted living gains increasing focus at both the state and federal levels, this article introduces a practical framework for effective communication. The article explains what underlies clear, timely, and relevant communication and its role in quality care and building consumer trust. CEAL@UNC is grateful to McKnight's Senior Living for the opportunity to contribute to this important and ongoing conversation. See the article here: https://lnkd.in/eZSnMzUm

CEAL@UNC thanks Terrence Carolan, Managing Director at CARF International; Sapna Patel, Director of The Joint Commission, and Teresa Hoosier, Associate Clinical Director at the Accreditation Commission for Health Care (ACHC) for their recent presentation about the role and impact of accreditation in assisted living to CEAL@UNC’s Strategic Advisors. View this informative presentation here: https://lnkd.in/eu6E78mA

CEAL@UNC has signed a letter of support for the seventh wave of the National Post-Acute and Long-Term Care Study (NPALS), and invites its friends and affiliates?to encourage assisted living and other post-acute/LTC providers that receive a data collection packet to participate in the study, as well as to share how they have used NPALS data in their work. The publicly available reports are invaluable to understanding the current status of assisted living and its role across long-term care services and support sectors. The most recent NPALS data found that for the first time,?more than half of residential long-term care is provided in assisted living, as well as notable needs of assisted living residents for support with locomotion, cognitive impairment, depression, and acute care. Information about the NPALS can be found on CEAL@UNC's website here: https://lnkd.in/eJwiUdKf

CEAL@UNC has published its second guest column in McKnight’s Senior Living, titled "Balancing the Equation: Person-Centered Employment Practices in Assisted Living." This piece highlights a key question: Why are the core principles of person-centeredness—including quality of life, privacy, choice, dignity, inclusion, and independence—not consistently applied to those who work in assisted living communities? The article offers concrete recommendations to provide the same respect to staff that is given to residents, including: individualized training and growth plans, flexible scheduling, fair compensation, and recognition. CEAL@UNC is grateful to McKnight's Senior Living for the opportunity to continue to advance the well-being of those who live and work in assisted living. Read the full article here: https://lnkd.in/gCT7QFsa

CEAL@UNC recently highlighted tools to promote evidence-based care and how to use them as part of VOICE PA's Lunch and Learn series. These tools: a consumer checklist for medical and mental health services, and a measure of person-centered practices in assisted living are available at theceal.org. CEAL@UNC thanks VOICE PA- Voice of Inspired Change for Elders for this opportunity.

CEAL@UNC submitted commentary on the Aging in The United States: A Strategic Framework for a National Plan on Aging, developed by the Administration for Community Living. This framework “lays the groundwork for a coordinated effort — across the private and public sectors and in partnership with older adults, family caregivers, the aging services network, and other stakeholders — to create a national set of recommendations for advancing healthy aging and age-friendly communities that value and truly include older adults” Through its comments CEAL@UNC asks the Administration to highlight the critical role of assisted living in the aging landscape through this National Plan. CEAL@UNC is proud to be a leading voice in assisted living and continue to promote awareness and excellence in assisted living. Read the full commentary here: https://lnkd.in/eKkjw4ky