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🎥 WATCH: As she embarks on her two-year term as #LeadingAge's board chair, Christie Hinrichs, president & CEO of Frasier, looks at the year ahead and discusses issues fundamental to our success as a sector. ⬇️

A strong workforce is essential to delivering quality aging services, and for many providers, that includes a significant number of immigrant employees. With immigration policies and enforcement activity continuing to evolve, organizations must take practical steps to strengthen compliance while continuing to support their workforce. Join us on June 4 to learn more: ldng.ag/4cnl51y

WAMU’s @1a takes on hospice fraud, explaining not only what it is and how it impacts consumers–but why it’s a political flashpoint now. @LeadingAge’s Mollie Gurian highlights the “nonprofit difference” in hospice care, and the vital role nonprofit hospices play in their communities. Listen to the full story: ldng.ag/3PdNuQg #Hospice #Fraud #Aging #OlderAdults

Aging services is a sector being shaped by many significant forces at once, from demographic shifts and financial pressures to changing consumer preferences and workforce challenges. For leaders, scenario planning and strategic foresight are musts to navigate current issues and plan ahead. Scott Code, vice president, The Center for Aging Services Technologies (CAST), explains how artificial intelligence can be used as a strategic thinking partner, as Olivia Mastry, founder of Collection Action Lab, demonstrated to LeadingAge members last month. Learn more about Scott’s perspective: ldng.ag/4druaXR

Statement from Katie Smith Sloan, president and CEO of @LeadingAge, on today’s announcement from the @CMSGov of a six-month, national moratoria on new Medicare enrollment for hospice and home health agencies. Read the full statement: ldng.ag/4wnQR81

Championing health also means challenging assumptions and uplifting strengths. As part of #OlderAmericansMonth, we are spotlighting Learning Hub resources designed to help organizations reframe aging, spark creativity, and promote well-being. From Disrupt Ageism, a short video series that addresses ageist language and stereotypes, to QuickCasts like Never Too Old Innovators and Soaring into Strengths, these tools support more inclusive, strengths‑based approaches to aging. Access these Learning Hub resources here: Disrupt Ageism: ldng.ag/2SMfffJ Never Too Old Innovators: ldng.ag/3LD3AkJ Soaring into Strengths: ldng.ag/4q6TkiK

WAMU’s @1a takes on hospice fraud, explaining not only what it is and how it impacts consumers–but why it’s a political flashpoint now. @LeadingAge’s Mollie Gurian tells host @JWhitePubRadio how fraud enforcement can impact patient care when legitimate hospice providers are caught in the dragnet. Listen to the full story: ldng.ag/3PdNuQg #Hospice #Fraud #Aging #OlderAdults

#NationalNursesWeek is a natural moment to invest in leadership and supervisory skills. Strong nurse leadership drives quality care, staff retention, and team performance, especially in today’s care environment. This Nurse LEAD training program, free for members, equips nurse managers and team leaders with critical leadership and supervisory skills. Learn more: ldng.ag/3fujadw #Workforce #AgingServices

Exploring how hospice care has become a target for bad actors, a @CalMatters story explains how consumers can protect themselves from becoming embroiled in popular schemes—from fraudulent enrollment to billing for services not provided—and find themselves unable to access needed care. Hospice remains a critical benefit, emphasizes @LeadingAge’s Mollie Gurian. Fraud should not deter people from seeking care: “...the fact that it’s been utilized to commit fraud in this way is very distressing.” Read the full CalMatters story, by Ana B. Ibarra: ldng.ag/4ezD2N7

The LeadingAge Leadership Academy is now accepting applications for 2027. This year-long program is the cornerstone of leadership development in aging services, offering LeadingAge members the opportunity to build leadership skills through reflective practice, peer learning, and real-world application. Start your application early and submit by July 13! ldng.ag/3NLjibL

#OlderAmericansMonth is about championing health, and sometimes that looks like a great game of cornhole. Communities like @LeadingAge members Westminster Canterbury-Shenandoah Valley, @Covenant_Living, and Presbyterian Senior Living-Pine Run Village show how movement, fun, and connection support wellness and independence at every age. Get inspired to celebrate healthy aging—read about aqua Zumba, line dancing, and a scenic historical nature walk: ldng.ag/4m1J3lZ

Thinking about starting a Continuing Care at Home (CCaH) program? The 2026 CCaH Virtual Conference offers a look at what it takes to get started. Hear from experienced providers, explore key considerations, and gain a clearer understanding of the model. Join peers across the field June 9–10. Learn more here: ldng.ag/4kfHlgl

During #NationalNursesWeek, we’re proud to celebrate recipients of the @LeadingAge Joan Anne McHugh Award for Excellence in Frontline Nurse Supervision, including Dana Conrad (2025), Lourisa Solomon (2024), and Melanie Johnson (2023) whose compassion, mentorship, and advocacy strengthen teams across aging services. Read more about the past winners of the award, which honors frontline nurse supervisors who elevate care by supporting caregivers, fostering open communication, and leading with both skill and empathy and celebrate them with us: ldng.ag/4cuJUZA #Workforce #AgingServices

ICYMI: Residents and leaders from @LeadingAge member communities Goodwin Living and @asburycomm joined advocates and lawmakers on Tuesday, April 28 at the House Triangle in Washington, D.C. to lend their voices in protecting Temporary Protected Status (TPS), and the immigrant caregivers older adults rely on every day. The Supreme Court heard an oral argument on April 29 in a case tied to efforts to end TPS for Haiti and Syria; a ruling is expected in late June or early July. Read more about the rally and what’s at stake: ldng.ag/4d3vb8a

Three questions can change the way we lead. In her 2026 Leadership Summit address, @LeadingAge President and CEO, Katie Smith Sloan highlighted what she sees in members’ approach to addressing significant change and challenges. Their response is not hesitation, but curiosity, expressed by continually asking three questions: What if? Why not? How else? And in her April blog to members, she shares how LeadingAge is taking a similar tact, making innovation a core priority: ldng.ag/4waj6H4

LeadingAge Bronze Partner @NuAIg_ai is excited to exhibit at the upcoming LeadingAge Pennsylvania Annual Conference and Expo. As senior living organizations continue to navigate growing operational and clinical complexity, solutions that connect systems, streamline workflows, and deliver actionable insights are becoming essential. Visit Booth 54 to see how AI is being applied in real-world senior living environments—from reducing manual processes to enabling more informed decision-making. Be sure to add NuAIg to your must-visit list on the expo floor.

As the Supreme Court considers a case tied to efforts to end Temporary Protected Status (TPS) for Haiti and Syria, resident Rita Siebenaler of @LeadingAge member Goodwin Living is joining the fight over immigration policy. As @NPR highlights ways in which residents would be affected by losses of these employees, Siebenaler gives her thoughts: "They've already been vetted and have work permits, and they ought to be allowed to continue," she says. "We need them." Read the full NPR story, by @andrea_c_hsu: buff.ly/TV8GqwD

Ahead of April 29 Supreme Court oral argument, @CNN explored Temporary Protected Status holders’ (TPS) economic impact, and what their loss would have on aging service providers and older adults. “We’re talking about a primary labor source that’s structurally embedded in healthcare delivery,” said Steve Bahmer, CEO of @LeadingAgeSE, which filed an amicus brief asking SCOTUS to stay efforts to end TPS for Haitian and other immigrants. “There is no surplus workforce waiting for these jobs.” Read the full CNN article, by @Luhby: ldng.ag/4di0CwG

This year’s #OlderAmericansMonth theme, #ChampionYourHealth, celebrates wellness and personal responsibility as cornerstones of healthy aging. Throughout May, join us in OAM observance using event ideas, posters, and social media posts developed by the @HHSGov @ACLgov, to elevate examples of older adults actively managing their health, advocating for preventative care, and making informed decisions that support independence. Find the resources here: ldng.ag/4ep0lsT

LeadingAge Bronze Partner @K4Connect is hosting an upcoming webinar, "Team Hub 5.0: The Centralized Care Space for Senior Living," focused on the latest evolution in senior living operations. On May 26 from 3–4 p.m. ET, this session will explore how communities can move beyond disconnected systems and manual workflows toward a more unified, data-driven approach. Built on FusionOS, Team Hub 5.0 connects staff, systems, and information into one streamlined experience. Attendees will get a live walkthrough of key functionality and a preview of what’s ahead. 👉 Register for the webinar: ldng.ag/4ct6lQ7 💡 Learn more about K4Connect: ldng.ag/4cJxld6

Apprenticeships can reduce turnover, build skills, and boost productivity. Here’s how to get started. @LeadingAge’s free-for-members resource, A Guide to Advancing the Skills of Your Team with a Registered Apprenticeship Program, offers users a step-by-step tool to plan a registered apprenticeship program. Though details vary by state, this covers the basic steps to get you moving in the right direction. Learn more: ldng.ag/3syJCxV #NAW2026