The end of an election season marks the beginning of the real policy work that turns ideas into action. Join @annehmonty and @GeroAmericano for a practical blueprint for creating lasting change in long-term care:

At the Towers at Tower Lane in Connecticut, elders don't have to physically move to receive higher levels of care — and leaders work hard to fight loneliness and social isolation. Tune in:

Freeman Hrabowski, professor emeritus of @UMBC, was only a child when he found himself at the center of history, arrested for protesting segregation in his native Birmingham, Alabama. But his fascinating life story was just beginning. Tune in:

Jennifer Belden, director of Michigan's Bureau of Survey and Certification, joins the podcast this week to discuss her vision for a future where nursing home regulations match what residents, caregivers, and family members really want:

As a younger nursing home resident, Nancy Stevens brings a different perspective to her work as a tireless advocate — but her courage in using the power of her voice to make life better for all residents has made an impact on people of all ages.

RT @ConsumerVoices: Residents of nursing homes have rights guaranteed by the federal Nursing Home Reform Law. The law requires nursing home….

With one major party convention going on now and the other in the books, the time to create a voting plan for the elders in your life is now. Tune in and check out the show notes for important resources:

RT @GrayPanthersNY: Join us for Home Over Hospital: Innovations in LTC Design - Aug 27, 2024, 2 PM ET https://t.co/….

This week on the podcast, @DrGeorgeEverly of @JohnsHopkinsSPH discusses key tools for fostering resilient leadership even during crises — and previews his masterclass session at our upcoming conference in Grand Rapids, Mich. November 11-13!. Tune in:

This week on the podcast, @MarylandAging secretary Carmel Roques joins CEO Susan Ryan to discuss the Longevity-Ready Maryland initiative and state-level strategies for incentivizing better eldercare options across the entire country. Tune in:

Congratulations to Navigator Homes of Martha's Vineyard for breaking ground on a new Green House community! . As special guest @SenMarkey said: “This is going to be a place that really helps families, and that cares for their loved ones in a way that is almost family-like."

This week on the podcast, Deke Cateau of @AGRhodesHomes talks about reframing nursing home regulations in terms of what residents, caregivers, and family members actually want — as well as his organization's new household-model dementia care community:

Person-directed eldercare is good for residents, families, caregivers — and the bottom line. Learn how from leaders who have implemented person-directed care training for both caregivers and management on August 12 at 3 p.m. ET!. Register now:

Angela Raguz of Australia's @HammondCare — part of the Household Model International Consortium with us and the U.K.'s @BelongVillages — joins the podcast to discuss the universal language of small-home care and person-directed care principles.

Learn how @CLeljedal went from concerned mom to tireless advocate for all people in long-term care communities, alongside fellow travelers like @GrayPanthersNY and @ForCompromise .

We're so excited to bring the 2024 Center for Innovation conference to the eldercare community this fall!. Tune into the podcast this week to learn what we have in store for the Green House and Pioneer Network communities:

How do you balance the rapid adoption of new technologies in eldercare with retaining person-directed care principles? Amber Bardon has been helping eldercare and senior living organizations tackle tough tech questions through her work at Parasol Alliance:

Registration for our 2024 conference is now open! Click below to learn more about this can't-miss event and take advantage of the lowest early-bird pricing!. We can't wait to see you all in Grand Rapids, Mich. this November 11-13!. Register today:

RT @ACLgov: Alison Barkoff: "The direct care workforce crisis threatens to reverse the gains we have made in community living . This is a….

Too many LGBTQ+ elders feel they must hide their true selves when accessing services and supports. It's up to us to make everyone feel welcomed and honored.