Jul
19
8:00 am08:00
Apr
27
5:00 pm17:00
AALC Annual Reception
This year's Annual Reception will be held at Riva Restaurant on Navy Pier. Please RSVP by April 7, 2017.
Date: Thursday, April 27th, 2017
Time: 5:00 - 7:00 p.m.
Riva Restaurant
Navy Pier
700 E Grand Ave, Chicago, IL 60611
Apr
26
10:00 am10:00
AALC State Capitol Visit
Location: South Hall
Capitol Visit
Join us at the State Capitol! At AALC, we’ve found that one of the most effective ways of showcasing the many benefits of Supportive Living is by having residents and staff members share their Supportive Living experiences in person with elected officials during our annual SL Week Capitol Visit!
Each year, we make a powerful impact by filling the halls of the Capitol with Supportive Living residents. This April 26th, residents and staff members will travel to the Capitol to meet with the governor and elected officials to discuss issues relating to the Supportive Living program. We know it works! We’ve witnessed firsthand the impact these visits can have on both our residents and elected officials.
Apr
24
Apr 28
Apr
4
Apr 5
Apr
1
8:00 am08:00
Last day for SL Week Product Orders
"Happiness is Ageless" products are now on sale! AALC’s 2017 Supportive Living activities will focus on living a healthy life – mind, body and soul and many of our products emphasize health living.
CLICK HERE TO ORDER PRODUCTS
In order to make sure you receive your products by SL Week, we are asking that orders are placed on or before April 1, 2017.
Grab your favorite items now, while they are still available!
Apr
1
8:00 am08:00
Deadline for Statewide Project Submissions
Each community will be asked to compile and submit photos of your residents as they participate in hobbies and events that make them happy. Be sure to describe the activities, take lots of pictures of residents as they participate, and ask them for quotes about the enjoyment they get while doing something they love. AALC will display all the entries at the State Capitol to showcase how Supportive Living communities continue to provide a positive, fulfilling and happy environment for today’s seniors and individuals with disabilities.
Together, we can raise awareness of the Supportive Living program and the reasons residents firmly believe, “Happiness is Ageless!”
Creating Your Happiness is Ageless Overview
AALC will select the most creative “Happiness is Ageless” overview display in the halls of the State Capitol in April to showcase how our Supportive Living communities are creating healthy and happy living environments for residents.
We’ve provided you with instructions for compiling/designing your overview below.
Display Board Directions
Type up a one-page activity overview with the following information:
- Name of the community
- Describe what activities your residents participate in to bring joy to their lives
- Get quotes from your residents
- Take photos as your residents participate in activities
- Design a colorful display on foam core highlighting what your residents do to prove “Happiness is Ageless!”
- Include photos of your residents participating in the activities
- Include fun quotes/testimonials and any graphics
- Include the one-page activity overview on the display board
Submission Process
Mail Display Boards to AALC by April 1, 2017.
- “Happiness is Ageless” overview should be typed on standard white paper and glued to foam core. (No poster boards please!)
- Decorate your foam core display with photos, testimonials, and fun stories.
- Displays will not be returned. They can be picked up at State Finals in Springfield.
- Place display board in sturdy container and mail to:
AALC
601 W. Monroe
Springfield, IL 62704
Mar
13
Mar 14
2017 Illinois Governor's Conference on Affordable Housing
Hyatt Regency Hotel • Chicago, IL
CLICK HERE FOR MORE INFORMATION
Registration is now available! Sign up by March 3 to receive a personalized name badge. Scroll down for lodging and transportation details.
Mar
9
Mar 30
Person Centered Planning Workshops
The Illinois Department of Healthcare and Family Services (HFS), LeadingAge Illinois (LAI) and The Affordable Assisted Living Coalition (AALC) are co-sponsoring special regional workshops on "Person-Centered Planning" (PCP) in March 2017.
PCP is one of the key elements of 2014 Federal regulations related to community settings and State Transition Plans for assuring that Medicaid waiver programs (including the SLP) are in compliance. The 2-hour workshops will cover Federal and State requirements for incorporating PCP into each resident's service plan and provide case studies to illustrate how PCP is to be used. The workshops are intended for clinical staff, but are also relevant for managers/administrators and corporate staff responsible for assuring PCP. HFS nurses will also attend.
Continuing Education Credit
LeadingAge Illinois, as an approved sponsor of continuing education through the Illinois Department of Financial and Professional Regulation, will provide the following professionals licensed in Illinois:
Nursing home administrators, Nurses, Clinical social workers/social workers, Registered and certified public accountants, Physical therapists/physical therapy assistants, Occupational therapists/occupational therapy assistants, Professional counselor/clinical counselor
With up to 2.0 continuing education credit hour with full participation.
Faculty: Dawn Wells, Area Manager, HFS and Ruta Prasauskas, VP of Health services at LAI
Workshops will take place as follows, time for all locations is 10am - 12:15pm:
Mt. Vernon - March 9, 2017
Holiday Inn Event Center
222 Potomac Blvd
Mt. Vernon, IL 62864
Peoria - March 16, 2017
Embassy Suites East Peoria~ Hotel & Riverfront Conference Center
100 Conference Center Drive
East Peoria, IL 61611
Woodridge - March 30, 2017
Signature Events at Seven Bridges
6440 Double Eagle Dr.
Woodridge, IL 60517
Registration fees:
Member Rate: $99
Non-member Rate: $198
Click on the conference name above to register.
Included: light continental breakfast, handouts and two hours of CE will be available for these workshops.
Jan
18
8:00 am08:00
Jan
1
Apr 1
2017 Supportive Living Product Sales Open!
We’ve compiled this product guide featuring our 2017 theme of “Happiness is Ageless” to give you a preview of the products we’re offering for SL 2017. In addition to some of our best sellers from past years, we’ve added a lot of fun new items geared to keep you smiling!
Oct
5
10:00 am10:00
Sep
27
4:30 pm16:30
Jul
14
8:00 am08:00
Jun
2
11:30 am11:30
2016 Celebrate SL Wii Bowling Championship
We are expecting well over 90 teams to register in the 7th Annual Tournament and compete to unseat last year’s champs, the Bowling Brooks of Heritage Woods Bolingbrook. In 2015, the Final Four teams included the Bowling Brooks who squared off against the Heritage Woodsmen of Heritage Woods of Charleston, the Rowdy Rollers of Glenwood Supportive Living (from Greenville, IL), and the Prairie Pin Heads of Prairie Living at Chautauqua (from Carbondale, IL). Let’s see who will strike out to make the Final Four in 2016!
2016 Complete Wii Bowling Schedule
1/29/16 - Team Registration Deadline
2/29/16 - Regular Wii Bowling Season Begins
4/25/16 - 5/12/16 - Regional Wii Bowling Playoffs
6/1/16 - Top 4 Wii Bowling Teams Compete
6/2/16 - Wii Bowling Championship
Jun
2
11:00 am11:00
Jun
1
Jun 2
Jun
1
Jun 2
2016 Celebrate SL Wii Bowling Top 4 Teams Compete
We are expecting well over 90 teams to register in the 7th Annual Tournament and compete to unseat last year’s champs, the Bowling Brooks of Heritage Woods Bolingbrook. In 2015, the Final Four teams included the Bowling Brooks who squared off against the Heritage Woodsmen of Heritage Woods of Charleston, the Rowdy Rollers of Glenwood Supportive Living (from Greenville, IL), and the Prairie Pin Heads of Prairie Living at Chautauqua (from Carbondale, IL). Let’s see who will strike out to make the Final Four in 2016!
2016 Complete Wii Bowling Schedule
1/29/16 - Team Registration Deadline
2/29/16 - Regular Wii Bowling Season Begins
4/25/16 - 5/12/16 - Regional Wii Bowling Playoffs
6/1/16 - Top 4 Wii Bowling Teams Compete
6/2/16 - Wii Bowling Championship
May
19
9:00 am09:00
Supportive Living Joint Training May Session Information - Woodridge
Supportive Living Joint Training for Providers and Reviewers
May 19 – Bobak’s Conference Center
6440 Double Eagle Drive, Woodridge, IL
9am – 4:30pm
Agenda:
9:00am – 9:15 Opening remarks
9:15 – 10:15 - HFS Update
10:15 – 10:30 Break
10:30 – 11:30 - Fair Housing Act Considerations for Supportive Living Facilities
11:30 – 12:30 HIPAA Hazards and How to Avoid Them
12:30 – 1:15 - Lunch
1:15 - 2:15 Living an active life with Arthritis
2:15 – 3:15 - Innovations in Wellness Programming: Create a Winning Program
3:15 – 3:30 Break
3:30 – 4:30 - Leading With Trust
Fees:
LeadingAge Illinios/AALC Member Rate: $125 per person
Non Member Rate: $275 per person
May
17
9:00 am09:00
Supportive Living Joint Training May Session Information - Springfield
Supportive Living Joint Training for Providers and Reviewers
May 17 – Illinois Education Association
3440 Liberty Drive, Springfield, IL
9am – 4:30pm
Agenda:
9:00am – 9:15 Opening remarks
9:15 – 10:15 - HFS Update
10:15 – 10:30 Break
10:30 – 11:30 - Fair Housing Act Considerations for Supportive Living Facilities
11:30 – 12:30 HIPAA Hazards and How to Avoid Them
12:30 – 1:15 - Lunch
1:15 - 2:15 Living an active life with Arthritis
2:15 – 3:15 - Innovations in Wellness Programming: Create a Winning Program
3:15 – 3:30 Break
3:30 – 4:30 - Leading With Trust
Fees:
LeadingAge Illinios/AALC Member Rate: $125 per person
Non Member Rate: $275 per person
May
2
May 6
Apr
27
8:00 am08:00
Apr
26
Apr 28
Apr
25
Apr 29
2016 Celebrate SL Week begins
AALCs premiere event, Supportive Living Week is held each year at the end of April. Supportive Living Week celebrates the success of the Supportive Living Program as a viable and cost effective alternative for seniors and persons with physical disabilities.
Keep Moving. Supportive Living Week 2016
Supportive Living Week is back and stronger than ever! Were excited to introduce our 2016 Theme "Keep Moving". Now in its 9th year, AALCs Supportive Living activities will focus on living a healthy life mind, body and soul. Supportive Living communities have gone the extra mile to introduce programs to our residents that touch on all the dimensions of wellness. This year, we want to highlight the work you do on a daily basis to ensure your residents live healthy lives.
Apr
25
May 12
2016 Celebrate SL Regional Wii Bowling Playoffs
We are expecting well over 90 teams to register in the 7th Annual Tournament and compete to unseat last year’s champs, the Bowling Brooks of Heritage Woods Bolingbrook. In 2015, the Final Four teams included the Bowling Brooks who squared off against the Heritage Woodsmen of Heritage Woods of Charleston, the Rowdy Rollers of Glenwood Supportive Living (from Greenville, IL), and the Prairie Pin Heads of Prairie Living at Chautauqua (from Carbondale, IL). Let’s see who will strike out to make the Final Four in 2016!
2016 Complete Wii Bowling Schedule
1/29/16 - Team Registration Deadline
2/29/16 - Regular Wii Bowling Season Begins
4/25/16 - 5/12/16 - Regional Wii Bowling Playoffs
6/1/16 - Top 4 Wii Bowling Teams Compete
6/2/16 - Wii Bowling Championship
Apr
19
Apr 21
Apr
13
8:00 pm20:00
Capitol Visit
SL residents and staff meet with Governor and elected officials at the State Capitol in Springfield, Illinois.
Apr
13
10:00 am10:00
State Capitol Visit
AALC members and SL residents from around the state are invited to the State Capitol in Springfield on April 13 to visit with their legislators and talk up the importance of the Supportive Living Program. We hope you and your residents can make it and discuss the advantages SL offers!
We will begin convening at 10 a.m. in the south hall of the Capitol. AALC will pay for lunch following the Capitol visit at the Hibachi Grill and Supreme Buffet at 2309 S. MacArthur Blvd. in Springfield.
Governor Rauner will be welcoming the group at 11:15 a.m. outside his office.
Contact Your Legislature
SL communities should set up appointments with your legislators and ask them to stop by the north hall of the Capitol between 10 a.m. and noon to see your group. AALC staff will help you find your legislator to greet them, but you should make the appointments. You may also visit your legislators in their offices if that is more convenient.
To help you identify the current state legislators for each SL site we have updated the SL Legislature Chart, which is also located on the AALC member's only website in the Library (log in to view it). To contact the state officials identified visit the Illinois General Assembly Site, click the Senate Members link for the State Senators, and click the House Members link for the House of Representatives.
Register
Register today on the AALC website and let us know how many from your community will be attending.
Apr
12
Apr 14
Manager's Curriculum
The Manager’s Curriculum Training class offers an opportunity for participants to gain, refresh or deepen their knowledge in the art of leading and managing a Supportive Living community. The training offers a wide variety of information specifically designed for SL and is taught by a variety of industry leaders with the most current information in their field of expertise. The enrichment of the learning comes from each class participant and their willingness to explore and share their own experiences, thoughts, challenges, and knowledge.
The class will cover the following key SL topics:
- Leadership
- Management
- Financial Management
- Sales/Marketing
- Resident Care
- Resident Social Services
- Environmental Services
- Food Services and Regulations
- Standards of Operations
- Managed Care
- Medicaid
AALC developed the course with Department of Healthcare and Family Services (HFS) as a substitute for the minimum qualifications to be a SL manager (5 yrs. of healthcare & 2 yrs. of management experience). HFS has agreed to accept as a qualified SL manager anyone who completes this course and has at least 2 years of healthcare experience. No prior management experience is required.
The course consists of a classroom component (60 hours) and a second component where students go on-site and work with a certified SL community manager. For those existing SL managers who take the course as a refresher or to deepen their knowledge, can be given an exemption on the on-site component.
Apr
12
Apr 13
Apr
8
5:00 pm17:00
