Professional Resources
Professional Resources offer educational, marketing, or networking opportunities. The resources listed have varied missions, including: education, compliance, referral networks, or personal development.
Retirement Connection is committed to fostering relationships and sharing resources that create synergy and mutually beneficial outcomes. The result is the best care and customer service for older adults, those with disabilities, their families and the providers. Below are a few national associations.
National
Nashville, Tennessee
Portland, Oregon
National
Retirement Connection Network
Retirement Connection works specifically and exclusively with
those that serve the 55 and better demographic. We are able to make strategic
relationships and alliances within this group, thus building lasting business
to business relationships.
www.n4a.org
The National Association of Area Agencies on Aging (n4a) primary
mission is to build the capacity of its members to help older persons and
persons with disabilities live with dignity and choices in their homes and
communities for as long as possible.
www.alfa.org
The Assisted Living Federation of America (ALFA) is the largest
national association exclusively dedicated to professionally operated assisted
living communities for seniors.
www.aahsa.org
The American Association of Homes and Services for the Aging
(AAHSA) includes organizations, offering the continuum of aging services
: adult day services, home health, community services, senior housing, assisted
living residences, continuing care retirement communities and nursing homes..
www.nahc.org
National Association of Home Care & Hospice (NAHC) is the nation's largest
trade association representing the interests and concerns of home care agencies,
hospices, home care aide organizations, and medical equipment suppliers.
www.nhpco.org
The National Hospice and Palliative Care Organization (NHPCO)
is the largest nonprofit membership organization representing hospice and
palliative care programs and professionals in the United States.
www.carf.org
The Commission on Accreditation of Rehabilitation Facilities
(CARF) is an independent, nonprofit accreditor of providers of: behavioral
health, child and youth services, DMEPOS, employment and community services,
medical rehabilitation, and opioid treatment programs.
www.ama-assn.org
American Medical Association (AMA) is the nation's largest physician
group, the mission of the AMA is to promote the art and science of medicine
and the betterment of public health.
Nashville, Tennessee
www.SeniorServicesNetwork.org
Senior Services Network is an alliance of professionals who represent
the interests and services of seniors through educational and
networking opportunities. The membership of Senior Services Network
is comprised of an expansive list of professionals, who serve seniors and
their adult caregivers through the cycle of aging.
www.SeniorBoomerExpo.com
Senior Boomer Expo is the perfect opportunity to promote your
products and services to this highly-coveted segment of the population.
Professionals, retirees, older adults looking to enhance their
lives, and adult children caring for their loved ones, are among the participants
who will attend this annual event.
Portland, Oregon
Clackamas County Senior Networking (CCSN)
The Clackamas County Senior Networking (CCSN) is dedicated to
providing support, education, and networking opportunities to professionals
in the senior healthcare field. Meetings are held the third Thursday of
each month at 3:00 p.m. For meeting places, contact: Marilyn@ThereForYouToo.com
www.MetropolitanSeniorNetwork.org
The Mission of Metropolitan Senior Network is dedicated to promoting
the professionalism of Marketing, resulting in appropriate housing and long
term care for residents. The core values of MSN are Compassion, Accountability,
Respect and Excellence (C.A.R.E.). The focus of this marketing association
is on successful ethical healthcare marketing. Visit the website for meeting
dates, speakers & topics. Meetings begin at 8:00 am on e the First Wednesday
of the month.
www.SpinPortland.org
The Senior Provider Information Network (SPIN) is dedicated to
providing quality continuing education and networking opportunities
to senior healthcare professionals. Most meeting topics and speakers qualify
for education credit from the Board of Examiners of Nursing Home Administrators.
Visit the website for meeting dates, speakers & topics. SPIN meetings
are usually held the last Monday of every month from 3 p.m. to 5 p.m.