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LeadingAge PA disapproves of proposed overtime pay
October 2, 2020
Adam Marles, president and CEO of LeadingAge PA, the voice for quality senior care in Pennsylvania, today released a statement regarding proposed regulations for overtime pay eligibility that Governor Wolf plans to implement, despite urging from the Pennsylvania Chamber of Business and Industry that doing so would be harmful to employees and employers. -
COVID-19 Senior Living Sentiment Survey Report
September 28, 2020
Plante Moran Living Forward offers it recently issued report, COVID-19 Senior Living Sentiment Survey Report, based on feedback and insight into the pandemic's impact on sentiment toward senior living communities. More than 5,000 respondents shared their opinions on how the pandemic has affected their decisions to live or work in communities. -
LeadingAge PA and Messiah University partnership provides tuition discounts for members
August 11, 2020
A new partnership now allows LeadingAge PA member organizations to provide employees and their dependents with discounted tuition in several nursing and business programs at Messiah University. -
Conducting Contact Tracing & Cohorting for COVID-19 in Aging Services
July 21, 2020
ECRI offers a variety of COVID-specific resources through its resource center, including the "Conducting Contact Tracing and Cohorting for COVID-19 in Aging Services," which can be used to develop a contact tracing strategy in long-term care. -
LeadingAge PA Partners with HU, provides members clear path to programs
July 15, 2020
LeadingAge PA members, employees, and spouses/partners have been given clear access to Harrisburg University of Science and Technology courses and programs at a reduced rate thanks to an agreement recently reached between the University and the trade/professional association for nonprofit senior living organizations. -
It's time for state lawmakers, Gov. Wolf to fund COVID-19 testing
July 14, 2020
As Pennsylvanians begin to enjoy warm summer days, thousands of older adults living in nursing homes, personal care homes, and assisted living cannot leave their facilities or receive visits from their loved ones. This has been the reality for many older adults since our commonwealth entered into lockdown four months ago. The impact of this social isolation on residents and their families has been tremendous. Prohibition from being with those closest to you has previously been reserved for society's worst offenders, but COVID-19 has foist it upon those who may have only a precious few of these moments left, in an effort to keep them safe. -
LeadingAge PA awards $27,000 in education scholarships to members
July 6, 2020
LeadingAge PA, the voice for nonprofit senior care in Pennsylvania, is pleased to announce $27,000 in education scholarships has been awarded to members through the 2020 Education Scholarship program. -
LeadingAge PA congratulates new Speaker of the House Cutler; GOP leadership team
June 23, 2020
Adam Marles, president and CEO of LeadingAge PA, the voice of nonprofit senior care in Pennsylvania, today congratulated new Speaker of the House Brian Cutler (R-Lancaster) and the House Republican caucus leadership team on their elections. Rep. Kerry Benninghoff (R-Centre) has been elected House Majority Leader, and Rep. Donna Oberlander (R-Clarion) is the new Majority Whip. -
Readiness Design: 5 Insights for Senior Living Communities to Consider Post-Pandemic
June 20, 2020
Meyer's Senior Living Studio has researched and explored how design will change and affect senior living communities in the immediate future and in the long term. Readiness Design is awareness, applications, and tools for senior living developers, operators, and owners to consider in order to combat the spread of COVID-19 or other potential outbreaks. -
LeadingAge PA issues statement on Wolf administration issuing universal testing order for nursing homes
June 8, 2020
Adam Marles, president and CEO of LeadingAge PA, the voice for nonprofit senior care in Pennsylvania, today issued the following statement on the Wolf Administration's Universal Testing Order for Nursing Homes: -
Pandemic Planning: The Next Generation of Workforce Transformation
June 8, 2020
LeadingAge PA Premier Sponsor, LR Webber, shares this white paper on Pandemic Planning: The Next Generation of Workforce Transformation. It looks at what organizations will need to do to be successful in the post-pandemic employment environment. -
LeadingAge PA thanks Governor Wolf for signing emergency CARES Act funding
June 1, 2020
Adam Marles, president and CEO of LeadingAge PA, the voice of nonprofit senior care in Pennsylvania, today issued the following statement as Governor Tom Wolf signing into a law $500 million in emergency funds for long-term care facilities: -
LeadingAge PA issues statement on Pennsylvania House and Senate passing emergency CARES Act funding and state budget
May 29, 2020
Adam Marles, president and CEO of LeadingAge PA, the voice for nonprofit senior care in Pennsylvania, today issued the following statement on the Pennsylvania House and Senate passing the State Budget for Governor Wolf to finalize and a $2.6 billion funding package for the Emergency CARES Act -
LeadingAge PA announces 2020 Distinguished Service award winners
May 26, 2020
LeadingAge PA is thrilled to announce the 2020 Distinguished Service Award winners! Established in 1973, the Distinguished Service Awards honor the exemplary contributions of individuals or groups from member organizations who are enhancing the aging services field through their involvement, innovation, leadership, or advocacy. -
LeadingAge PA issues statement on federal government providing $237.9 million to PA nursing home facilities
May 22, 2020
Adam Marles, president and CEO of LeadingAge PA, the voice for nonprofit senior care in Pennsylvania, today issued the following statement on the decision by the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) to provide $237.9 million to nursing home facilities in Pennsylvania impacted by COVID-19. -
Expense Tracking Tool
May 21, 2020
CliftonLarsonAllen has developed an Expense Tracking Tool that creates the foundation to organize spending in accordance with compliance and reporting initiatives that are sure to follow. -
LeadingAge PA issues statement on Department of Health release of nursing and personal care home names with positive COVID-19 tests
May 19, 2020
Adam Marles, president and CEO of LeadingAge PA, the voice for nonprofit senior care in Pennsylvania, today issued the following statement on the decision by the state Department of Health to release the names of nursing and personal care homes that have had residents and employees test positive for COVID-19. -
LeadingAge PA thanks Senate for unanimous approval of emergency nursing facilities funding
May 12, 2020
Adam Marles, president and CEO of LeadingAge PA, the voice for nonprofit senior care in Pennsylvania, today thanked the state Senate for unanimously approving a $507 million emergency funding package to help all Pennsylvania nursing facilities battle the coronavirus pandemic. The legislation now goes to the state House for consideration. -
LeadingAge PA president & CEO discusses the needs of long-term care providers in the face of the COVID-19 pandemic
May 7, 2020
LeadingAge PA president and CEO, Adam Marles, visited Lynne Hayes-Freeland's radio show on KDKA radio to discuss the needs of long-term care providers in the midst of the COVID-19 pandemic. -
Overview of the Main Street Lending Program
May 6, 2020
LeadingAge PA Sponsor, HJ Sims, offers the HJ Sims' Overview of the Main Street Lending Program (MSLP).
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