Study Maps Demographic Trends for Seniors and Boomers - As reported in a recent newsletter from Ziegler Capital Markets, the Brookings Institution just released a report Mapping the Growth of Older America: Seniors and Boomers in the Early 21st Century (May 2007). "The Brookings Institution study analyzes U.S. Census Bureau data for insights into the changing size, location and characteristics of America's seniors (ages 65+) and pre-seniors (ages 55-64). The study offers several interesting findings related to the how and where of future market changes related to aging seniors. The study identifies the growth rates in a number of smaller metropolitan areas and notes that 'there is increasing interest in smaller communities and even the new metropolitan areas, especially those with warmer climates and access to natural amenities like water and mountains.' St. George, UT is the fastest-growing small metropolitan area (populations under (500,000) with a 150.5 percent growth in its senior population between 1990 and 2005. Anchorage (AK), Yuma (AZ) and Naples-Marco Island (FL) are in the second, third and fourth positions. In the fast-growing large metropolitan areas (populations over 500,000) Las Vegas-Paradise, NV tops the list with a 131.4 percent growth in senior population between 1990 and 2005. McAllen-Edinburg-Pharr, TX ranks second at 63.3 percent growth."

Senior living providers who are focused on retaining their market share not only today but into the future may find this study useful for strategic planning. To access the report, go to www.brooking s.edu/metro and click on VIEW FULL PAPER link).

In Memory of Kymberly Harris -- Our sincere sympathy and condolences go out to the family and friends of Kymberly Harris, a nursing home administrator at Florida Presbyterian Homes in Lakeland, who died tragically this week after delivering twins. Ms. Harris served as administrator of the nursing home at Florida Presbyterian, a Lakeland continuing care retirement community, for the past ten years. The nursing home has the distinction of having received two Gold Seals under her leadership. Ms. Harris will long be remembered by all who knew her as a loving mother and wife, dedicated administrator, and resident advocate.

Several New Sessions Added to FAHSA's Convention - Several new hot topic sessions have been added to FAHSA's convention line up. Register to attend today and checkout the following new sessions:

• Interpretations of the QIS From the Developer: How Can A Nursing Home Use the QIS for Improving Quality? featuring Andrew Kramer, M.D.
• Part I and Part II: Building a High Impact Board/CEO Partnership featuring Doug Eadie
• The Silent Generation: A Demographic & Consumer Profile featuring Gene Doloff

Upcoming Workshops:

• June 27 - FAHSA's MOR Workshop, College Park Towers, Orlando
• June 28 - FAHSA's MOR Workshop, Hurley Manor, Jacksonville
• July 29 -- FAHSA's Preceptors Training Program, Rosen Shingle Creek, Orlando, FL
• July 29 -- FAHSA's Strategic Visioning Workshop, Rosen Shingle Creek, Orlando, FL
• July 29 & 30 - FAHSA's Two Day Leadership Intensive: A New leadership Framework for Aging Services, Rosen Shingle Creek, Orlando, FL
• July 29--August 2 -- FAHSA's 44th Annual Convention and Exposition, Rosen Shingle Creek, Orlando, FL
• September 18 & 19 -- FAHSA's Home and Community-Based Services Workshop, Wyndham Jacksonville Riverwalk, Jacksonville
• September 19 & 20 -- FAHSA's Annual HUD and Service Coordinator Workshop, Wyndham Jacksonville Riverwalk, Jacksonville
• October 3 & 4 -- FAHSA's Dynamic Directions Advanced Nurse Leadership Workshop, Safety Harbor
• November 15 - FAHSA's Maintenance Workshop, Holiday Inn, Orlando, FL

Social Accountability Important to Nonprofits - Nonprofit organizations are coming under increased scrutiny. Don't wait until you are faced with a problem to try to justify your 501 (c) (3) tax status. Be sure to read the latest General Alert 07-04 dated 6/21/07 for details, including a Guide from AAHSA and draft IRS Form 990.

Other General News:

• IRS Releases Draft Form 990 for Comment

HUD EIV Web Cast Offered -- On Wednesday, June 27, 2007 and Thursday, June 28, 2007, HUD's Office of Housing Assistance and Grant Administration will present an informational course via Web cast on the 7.0 Enterprise Income Verification (EIV) system for Multifamily Housing. The two-day presentation will be conducted each day from 11:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. Eastern Daylight Savings Time. The course is targeted for HUD staff, property owners, management agents, and contract administrators. Topics that will be addressed include:

• Background of RHIIP
• Role of EIV in the Overall RHIIP Initiative
• Getting Access to EIV
• EIV Security Measures
• Using the EIV System
• EIV User Administration

The Web cast link can be found at http://w ww.hud.gov/webcasts/schedule/. For more information, contact Kevin Garner, at (202) 708-3000 x 2057.

Other Housing News:

• Action Alert Posted -- Facility's Low REAC Scores Triggers a Series of Major Problems with HUD and the DEC
• Hank Williams, the Latest Exec to Leave HUD Headquarters
• 10 Signs of a Troubled Property
• Affordable Housing Finance Magazine Recommends 10 Ways to Improve HUD
• HUD's FY '08 Budget Heads for Cuts, Again
• FAHSA Members Recognized
• Funding Available for Rural Housing
• EPA Fact Sheets Available on Older Adults and Environmental Hazards
• Housing Discrimination Complaints at an All Time High
• Weekend Reading: HOME's Monthly Reports Posted
• Vacancy Report
• Question of the Week: What is EPLS?

More Detail on Bills that Passed During Special Session on Property Tax - If you missed FAHSA's Property Tax Bulletin that was e-mailed to you on June 15, it is now posted to the Legislative Issues page of the FAHSA Web site at: http://www.fahsa.org/Members/Legislative.htm.

Since that time, Florida TaxWatch has published a more detailed summary of the changes passed during the special session on property tax last week. If you are interested in reading their analysis, please go to the Florida TaxWatch Web site at: http://www.florid ataxwatch.org/

Care Planning/Assessment Citations on the Rise - This week, FAHSA staff participated in a conference call with representatives of the Agency for Health Care Administration, FMQAI (Florida's Quality Improvement Organization - QIO), and other interested groups to discuss a recent federal report comparing the quality performance of Florida nursing homes with that of other states and the nation. The data show that Florida nursing homes are falling behind. Although the reasons are not clear, care planning and assessments may be part of the problem. This assumption is based on survey results from the new Quality Indicator Survey (QIS). Since experience with the QIS is limited, it may be premature to draw conclusions, but a trend is certainly emerging that should not be ignored. For more on this issue and others listed below, be sure to read the latest Nursing Home Alert, NH 07-16 dated 6/21/07.

Other Nursing Home News:

• Report Findings - Improvement in NH Care Quality Low in FL
• Time to Return Dampers to Original Setting
• National Rehabilitation Compensation Study
• Nursing Home Bedroom Study (Private Vs Shared)
• Nursing Home Grant Availability in Miami or Jacksonville Area
• Governor's Panel to Study Public Records Exemptions
• Upcoming Webinar on Pressure Ulcer Prevention Sponsored by the Advancing Excellence Campaign -- June 27
• Pioneer Network Pushes for Person Centered Care In Response to Alleged Lack of Nursing Home Improvement After OBRA '87

FAHSA's Preferred Business Associates Program (PBAs) -- A list of PBAs can be found by on the FAHSA Web site www.fahsa.org and selecting Preferred Business Associates from the left side menu bar. FAHSA members can also use the on- line directory to search for PBAs by specialty.

FAHSA is pleased to provide an opportunity for you to advertise your "position wanted" or "position available" through the FAHSA Link newsletter and on our Web Page.

FAHSA members may use the Job Mart services at no charge. A nominal fee of $25 will be charged to nonmembers.

Your Job Mart advertisement will be displayed on our Web site for approximately three months. The FAHSA Link is published weekly and distributed to our membership which is comprised of nursing homes, CCRCs, HUD housing, assisted living facilities, independent living facilities and companies/firms.

To reserve advertisement space in our Job Mart program, please complete the application and fax it to FAHSA at (850) 671-3790 or E-mail it to jcopeland@fahsa.org