AMDA Foundation

AMDA Foundation Focuses an Eye on Members

Our members continue to be recognized in connection with long term care research and related projects. The AMDA Foundation is highlighting these achievements in a new feature called Eye on Members so other members can learn of their work and appreciate their efforts.
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AMDA Foundation Introduces the Caring Canines Calendar Project

Order Your Caring Canines Calendar Now and Support AMDA Foundation Education and Research Programs.

Several studies have documented the positive impact the presence of animals has on long-term care facility residents. As a result, many facilities have resident animals or programs that provide visits from pets in the community at large; and some even allow residents to have their own pets (as long as they are able to care for them).

Give Us a Day! - Get Quality Research, Best Practices

Vol XLI, Dec '09

Speaking engagements, participation on advisory board, and other paid professional activities give you an opportunity to contribute to the body of knowledge about long term care and help educate other practitioners. Now, these activities enable you to contribute to the AMDA Foundation and the Futures program through the Foundation’s “Give Us a Day!” campaign.

Bidding on Knowledge, Wisdom, Inspiration

Vol XLI, Dec '09

The personally signed works of several leading authors will be included in a silent auction held during Long Term Care Medicine-2010 in Long Beach, CA, next March.

Demand Grows for Caring Canines Calendar

Vol XLI, Dec '09

At the end of November the Foundation has received well over 400 orders for Caring Canines calendars, the proceeds of which will benefit the Foundation and long term care research. The calendar features 60 dogs that visit or live or work in nursing homes across the country. The beautiful full-color photos show a variety of breeds and sizes of dogs, many with their elderly human companions.

State Chapters Embrace Futures Fundraising

Vol XLI, Dec '09

From day one, the AMDA Foundation Futures program has been very popular and eminently successful. The Foundation has received generous industry support for the program. However, in recent years, there is less money available to support such programs. As a result, the Foundation has been creative about securing funding to keep this important program going.

Mark Your Calendar for Foundation Events at Long Term Care Medicine-2010

Vol XLI, Dec '09

Many important and innovative Foundation activities will be held during Long Term Care Medicine-2010 in Long Beach next March.