ALFA News

ALFA Falls Program on July 11

WALA's national partner, the Assisted Living Federation of America, will hold a Web-based seminar, "Understanding and Reducing Falls Among Older Adults," on July 11. This 75-minute presentation by Dr. Judy Stevens of the CDC will discuss the impact of falls on assisted living communities nationwide, critical risk factors, and development of a multi-faceted fall intervention program. The cost is $120 for ALFA members and $175 for non-members. To register, visit ALFA online

From ALFA: Union "Card Check" Bill Moves Through Congress

Democrats in the U.S. House of Representatives are moving forward with H.R. 800, the Employee Free Choice Act. It would allow labor unions to organize through a "card check" procedure, collecting signed authorization cards from a majority of employees, rather than a secret ballot. The Assisted Living Federation of America, WALA's national partner, is opposing this legislation.

The House Education and Labor Committee approved the bill on February 14. It is a top priority for Democrats and is almost certain to pass the whole House this week. ALFA has joined the Coalition for a Democratic Workplace, which includes the U.S. Chamber of Commerce and other leading trade and business associations, to oppose this legislation in the Senate.

WALA and ALFA Respond to Katrina

WALA supports ALFA's efforts to help assisted living residents impacted by Hurricane Katrina. Please encourage your management and residents to help those in need-we have sent a $500 donation to start the ball rolling. ALFA has guaranteed that 100% of the funds they collect will help displaced assisted living residents.

ALFA Executive Portfolio Released

ALFA's newly released market study, the ALFA Executive Portfolio, captures what top leaders in senior housing and assisted living are planning over the next few years and beyond.

DALFA Working With Feds

ALFA Director of Public Policy Janet Forlini recently met with officials at the Department of Health and Human Services Office of the Assistant Secretary for Planning and Evaluation (ASPE) to discuss the department's pending assisted living research.