LeadingAge PA

In case you missed it earlier this month, LeadingAge PA’s President & CEO Garry Pezzano joined an influential panel in Harrisburg to discuss Pennsylvania’s top issues impacting aging services. With over 200 attendees and insights from speakers like Pennsylvania Secretary of Aging Jason Kavulich, Sen. David Argall, and Rep. Maureen Madden, the event underscored a shared dedication to supporting the commonwealth’s aging population. Catch the Pennsylvania Cable Network (PCN) broadcast for the full discussion! https://ow.ly/IvCE50TTuYo #AgingServices #LongTermCare #Medicaid #LeadingAgePA

Thank you to everyone who joined us for LeadingAge PA’s State Night 2024! We had a wonderful time connecting and honoring the dedication of aging services providers in Pennsylvania. Thank you to our sponsors Lockton, HSA Mechanical, and SFCS Architects!

Our thanks to Creating Results - Strategic Marketing, McGriff, and Truist for their commitment to supporting older adults as 2024 sponsors! Learn about: Creating Results - Strategic Marketing at https://ow.ly/9pQ850TTvvK McGriff Insurance at https://ow.ly/SL4O50TTvvI Truist at https://ow.ly/RTGS50TTvvJ

Yesterday, I had the opportunity to participate in Senator Rosemary Brown’s senator for a day event. Along with some other colleagues, we helped students from local schools work two “bills” through the health and human services committee. I’m grateful for the experience and inspired by the excitement in the students as they tackled the issues.

Join us for an insightful presentation that explores the evolving landscape of aging services! This #webinar is tailored for healthcare executives, senior living administrators, and policymakers who are interested in integrating advanced health and wellness models to revolutionize the experience for older adults. Don’t miss this opportunity to gain valuable insights and enhance your understanding of health and wellness in senior living. Register here: https://ow.ly/yNol50TQUc8 #LeadingAgePA

LeadingAge PA is proud to partner with Functional Pathways as a valued Advantage+ Business Partner. Advantage+ partners like Functional Pathways offer unique products & services to LeadingAge PA members at discounted rates. “As an Advantage+ Partner of LeadingAge PA, we’re proud to offer our contract therapy services to LeadingAge PA's Skilled Nursing and CCRC members,” shared Chris Sneed, VP of Business Development at  Functional Pathways. “We are proud of the fact that 80% of our clients are Non-Profit Life Plan Communities.” As a private, therapist-owned organization with more than 29 years of experience serving #seniorliving communities, Functional Pathways has the flexibility to break the cookie-cutter model offered by other providers and exceed client expectations. Its team understands that our industry is constantly evolving and is committed to continually reinvesting in enhancing proprietary software systems and proven clinical processes. These investments have positioned them to help clients succeed under the new Patient-Driven Payment Model (PDPM). As a result, clients experience a powerful partnership that exceeds therapy and expectations. Visit https://ow.ly/KHC450TQaBj for more information. Learn more about cost-saving member benefits through the Advantage+ Program at https://ow.ly/cZFc50TQaBk

Testifying on House Bill 2064, LeadingAge PA Senior Vice President & Chief Government Affairs Officer Chuck Quinnan spoke on the legislation to enhance financial protections for older adults by requiring financial institutions to report to the Pennsylvania Department of Aging and the Attorney General. "It is critical that any updates to OAPSA (Older Adult Protective Services Act) must balance the critical need for protective services with the realities of our state’s ongoing workforce crisis facing the aging services ecosystem. Providers are already struggling to meet the growing demand for services as Pennsylvania’s older population continues to increase." LeadingAge PA looks forward to working with the General Assembly and administration to ensure an approach that prioritizes the safety of seniors and supports the workforce in delivering quality care. #SeniorCare #AgingServices #OlderAdults #ElderCare

Join us for EmpathyTech Philadelphia, an impactful event where technology and empathy intersect to create a better future! EmpathyTech Philadelphia brings together innovators, thought leaders, and change-makers to explore how technology and innovation rooted in empathy are making a difference and driving social impact. LeadingAge PA President and CEO Garry Pezzano will moderate a panel entitled "Navigating the Challenges and Innovations in Aging and Caregiving Technologies." • Date: November 19 • Time: 10 a.m. - 4 p.m. • Location: Conference Center at LeadingAge PA Member, NewCourtland - 6950 Germantown Avenue, Philadelphia, PA 19119 Learn more: https://ow.ly/yvxY50TQ0Hv

This morning, LeadingAge PA will provide testimony before the Senate Banking and Insurance and Aging and Youth committees on House Bill 2064, which aims to enhance financial protections for older adults by requiring financial institutions to report to the Pennsylvania Department of Aging and the Attorney General. While we support the bill’s goal of preventing financial abuse, we have concerns about the broader proposed reforms to the Older Adult Protective Services Act (OAPSA). Watch the testimony here: https://lnkd.in/dTq_jYPW