CALA News & Views | Issue 49 | Top 5

TOP 5

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Secrets of the CALA Staff & More!

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5 Ways to Maintain Compliance Beyond Title 22 5 Ways to Achieve Resident and Family Satisfaction Top 5 Things Providers Need to Understand Regarding Surrogate Decision Makers 5 Connections to Help with Emergency Preparedness 5 Options for Expanding Access to Assisted Living Services

Everyone loves lists! In this issue of the CALA News & Views, we delve into a diverse array of topics, each presented in a crisp and concise manner as the “Top 5.” Whether

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you're seeking insights on the latest issues, practical tips for everyday challenges or simply a dose of lighthearted fun, we've got you covered. Let’s start with the lighthearted fun and maybe you’ll learn a few things about the CALA staff in the process. I asked the staff five intriguing questions: Pancakes or Waffles? A whopping 83% of the staff prefer pancakes over waffles. Vacation or Staycation? With 86% opting for a vacation over a staycation, I wonder what destinations are topping their travel bucket lists. Dogs or Cats? 71% of the staff have a soft spot for dogs. Italian or Mexican Food? It’s a close call, but Italian cuisine wins by a nose, with 57% of the staff favoring it over Mexican fare. Elephant or Alpaca Ride? 100% of the staff were smart enough to know you can’t ride an alpaca! But, riding an elephant “around town” sounds like an interesting challenge!

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5 Tools and Resources for CALA Members

CALA News & Views – Submission Policy At this time, CALA does not accept unsolicited articles or queries. Many of the articles we publish are written by our regular contributing writers. We appreciate the time and energy people put into making suggestions for our current and future issues. Our organization’s policy, however, prevents us from accepting for review any unsolicited submissions.

Nancy Ball Director of Meetings and Events nancy@CAassistedliving.org Denise Brandt Director of Workforce Development denise@CAassistedliving.org

Selena Coppi Hornback Director of Public Policy selena@CAassistedliving.org Agnes de la Vega Education and Workforce Associate agnes@CAassistedliving.org Heather Harrison Senior Vice President of Public Policy & Public Affairs heather@CAassistedliving.org Katherine McLoskey Director of Operations katherine@CAassistedliving.org Sally Michael President & CEO sally@CAassistedliving.org Haty Pietrasz Director of Creative Design haty@CAassistedliving.org Maddie Robbie Associate Director of Public Policy maddie@CAassistedliving.org Kevin Swartzendruber Director of Marketing & Communications kevin@CAassistedliving.org Jan Trifiro Vice President of Professional Development jan@CAassistedliving.org

CALA STAFF

We hope you enjoy exploring this edition of News & Views with a blend of Top 5 insights and advice! Sally Michael, CALA President & CEO

CALA BOARD OF DIRECTORS

Board Chair Ron Mead, Vice President of Operations Senior Resource Group, LLC Vice Chair David Eskenazy, CEO, Cogir Management USA, Inc. Treasurer Laura Fischer, Chief Operating Officer, Integral Senior Living

Secretary Courtney Siegel, President & CEO, Oakmont Management Group Past Board Chair Danielle Morgan, President, Clearwater Living

DIRECTORS OFFICERS

Michel Augsburger, Chairman & CEO, Chancellor Health Care, Inc Mark Cimino , CEO & Co-Owner, CiminoCare Dave Coluzzi, President & CEO, Carlton Senior Living

Tara Cope, Chief Legal and Administrative Officer, Vi Senior Living Carmel Dolcine-Joseph, Vice President of Wellness, Elder Care Alliance Paula Hertel, Founder, Senior Living Consult Rick Jensen, President & CEO, Northstar Senior Living Michelle Kelly , Senior Vice President, Investments for National Health Investors, Inc Rodger Lederer, Senior Vice President, Marsh Senior Care Practice Douglas Lessard, COO & Executive Vice President, Belmont Village Senior Living Tana McMillon , Regional Vice President of Operations, Silverado Memory Care Nancy Schier Anzelmo, Principal, Alzheimer’s Care Associates Todd Shetter, Chief Operating Officer, ActivCare Living Jay Thomas , Assistant General Counsel, Operations, Atria Senior Living

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