Introducing The Florida Adult Day Services Association
Since its inception in 1983, the Florida Adult Day Services Association (FADSA) has provided leadership, education, planning and development of adult day services across Florida. Through the promotion of quality day services ranging from respite programs to adult day health centers, FADSA has established a reputation as a leader in education, training and advocacy within the long-term care industry.
Annual Membership Drive
FADSA is pleased to announce the kick off of our annual membership drive. Have we got a deal for you! This year, for one price, you can have both a membership with FADSA and a membership with the National Day Services Association (NADSA). We are able to offer this tremendous opportunity through NADSA's State Association Partnership Program. Take a moment to review the membership brochure to learn about all of the benefits you will receive from this membership package which includes a subscription to the magazine "Future Age". Membership in both the state and national organizations will increase your availabilty to timely information, education and advocacy efforts affecting the Adult Day Services industry. Remember, as per the by-laws: "Dues shall be assessed at the beginning of the fiscal year of the Association, January 1. Members joining for the first time after July 1, shall pay one-half the full fee. After this, the fee each year shall be paid in full."
Registration is now easier! Register On-line! Pay by Credit Card!
NADSA MEMBERSHIP BENEFIT National Census The 2009 Adult Day Services Census is a count of every adult day center currently operating in the United States. Your participation is needed to help us gather data that will provide critical information to consumers, providers and policy-makers about the adult day service (ADS) industry. The National Adult day Services Association (NADSA) and the Ohio State University College of Social Work (OSU) have partnered with the MetLife Mature Market Institute to conduct a two-phase study to examine the current state of ADS in the United States and to identify programs utilizing research-based practices to fight chronic and debilitating conditions faced by individuals with disabilities.
In order for NADSA to fully understand the exponential growth in ADS and to plan for the future needs of an aging society, up-to-date data is urgently needed. A national database of program information, similar to that available in the nursing home industry, has yet to be developed (Dabelko, Koenig & Danso, 2008). Past research has, however, shed some light on the national picture of ADS. Two studies conducted over six years ago attempted to gauge the overall number of ADS programs in the US, the services offered, and important characteristics such as funding, staffing, and attendance (See National Study of Adult Day Services, 2001-2002; Howell-White, Rosato, & Lucas, 2005). While providing valuable information, at this point in time their findings are outdated. In light of the expansion of ADS programs and the emphasis of documenting changes in health outcomes, new national data is critically needed to understand the impact of services and to plan for future service and policy development.
Please take a few moments to register for the 2009 Adult Day Services Census. Click here: https://www.easyreg.org/cgi-bin/easyreg/registrationdbase/4Y85RSN5W7/displayForm.pl?7SHZHQ48_2009.
Please pass along this link to any adult day centers you know of that are currently operating in the United States so that they are included in the National Census.
Did You Respond? Call For Action on the Medicare Adult Day Services Bill
DiD you Respond? Did you send letters to your legislators supporting the Medicare Adult Day Services Bill? You have a voice! Go to the link below for more information.
Medicare Bill
Check out the updates on the Advocay and Legislative Page. It is important to watch impending legislation and contact your legislators with your opinions on the issues. - Click on the Advocay Tab for information
Advocacy
Board of Director Meetings
Minutes of the meetings of the Board of Director's and of the General Membership Meetings will be posted on the web. See the newest minutes. Click on the Minutes Tab to find them.
Minutes
Each conference call board meeting will be held on the 3rd Thursday of each month at 1:30pm. The telephone number to access these monthly conference calls is (218) 339-3600 and the access code is 627510#. Eveyone is welcome to listen in and participate in these calls.
Members are welcome to list their upcoming events here. E-mail information for the listing to the webmaster at
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