Forum Extended Care Services

01/01/2026

Happy New Year 2026! As we turn the page, here’s to building what’s next—together. Wishing you a year filled with momentum and a continued commitment to elevating the care we deliver.

12/30/2025

A heartfelt THANK YOU to all our team members celebrating work anniversaries in December! We deeply appreciate the time, dedication, and talents you bring each day to serve our long-term care residents. You make a difference, and we’re grateful for all that you do!

12/26/2025

Happy Kwanzaa! May this week-long celebration bring meaningful moments of connection and a renewed sense of community and purpose.

12/24/2025

Merry Christmas! May your day be filled with wonder, warmth, and the joy this season brings. Wishing you a holiday that’s bright, meaningful, and full of heartfelt moments. 🎄

12/22/2025

Clear communication builds trust, safety, and better outcomes for older adults. See the latest guidance for improving provider–patient connection in senior care. https://tinyurl.com/Communication-Guidance

A new national report is helping healthcare professionals strengthen one of the most important tools in care delivery—effective communication with older adults. According to the National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine, healthcare providers are encouraged to adopt communication st...

12/17/2025

Tomorrow at Noon CST: Don’t miss our Illinois Regulatory Update webinar with the Illinois Department of Public Health. Get the latest updates & survey insights—free CE included! https://tinyurl.com/Regulatory-Updates

UPCOMING WEBINARS Illinois Regulatory Update DATE: Thursday, December 18, 2025 Noon - 1 p.m. CST REGISTER NOW COURSE DESCRIPTION With regulatory requirements continually evolving, keeping up can be a real challenge—but

12/15/2025

New research shows strong protection from COVID-19, flu, RSV & shingles vaccines—plus added benefits for dementia and heart health. See what this means for senior care. https://tinyurl.com/Benefits-Of-Vaccination

As respiratory and infectious disease threats evolve, new research continues to reinforce a clear, consistent theme: vaccination remains one of the most effective tools for protecting older adults and high-risk populations. Recent data on COVID-19, influenza, RSV, and shingles vaccines show sustaine...

12/14/2025

Happy Hanukkah! May the season shine with light, warmth, and joy, bringing moments of peace, hope, and connection to all. 🕎

12/12/2025

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In an important new development, Sen. James Lankford (R-OK) and co-lead Sen. Markwayne Mullin (R-OK) have introduced S. 3159, the...

12/12/2025

🙌GRATEFUL🙌
Such encouragement inspires us! Outcomes like this are why we do what we do.

12/10/2025

Next Thursday: our most-popular webinar returns! Learn directly from IDPH about the latest Illinois LTC & AL updates and top deficiencies. Earn 1 CE hour for nurses & administrators. https://tinyurl.com/Regulatory-Updates

12/05/2025

Recall alert: Certain FreeStyle Libre 3 and Libre 3 Plus sensors may show falsely low glucose readings. Check your inventory, quarantine affected lots, and request replacements as needed. Details available: https://tinyurl.com/Freestyle-Libre-3-Recall

Abbott Diabetes Care recently issued a recall for certain affected lot numbers of FreeStyle Libre 3 and FreeStyle Libre 3 Plus sensors due to incorrectly low glucose readings. All healthcare facilities should check on-hand inventory. If you have the following product(s) with an affected lot number,....