LeadingAge PA

Gratitude to all who joined the LeadingAge PA Leaders of Color Network (LOCN) and Allies Inspiring Fall Mixer! It was a remarkable occasion for building connections, nurturing collaboration, and honoring our community. The engaging conversations and uplifting insights truly made it extraordinary. We look forward to continuing to foster such meaningful connections and creating a space for ongoing dialogue and support. Special thanks to Landis Homes for hosting and Freedom Village Brandywine for sponsoring this event! #LeadingAgePA #AgingServices #HealthcareLeadership #DiversityInLeadership

House Bill 155 introduced by Representative Ben Sanchez and supported by LeadingAge PA has received final passage from the House and Senate. The bill will allow the face-to-face interview requirement for home care workers to be met through the use of two-way video, remote technology. An important policy change for the next generation of direct care workers.

SB 1080, which allows LPNs to make death pronouncements in hospice, was passed by the PA Senate today and will soon be on its way to the Governor. This LeadingAge PA-supported bill makes a commonsense reform by enabling hospice providers to more fully leverage the skills of these professionals and alleviate unnecessary strain on families during the loss of a loved one. Thank you to the PA General Assembly for leading on this important issue! 

Deadline Extension! The deadline to submit your education proposals for the 2025 LeadingAge PA Annual Conference & EXPO has been extended to October 17th! This is your chance to inspire and connect with professionals in aging services at a premier three-day event. Don’t miss this incredible opportunity to share your expertise, innovative ideas, and strategies to shape the future of care. For more information and to submit your proposal, visit https://ow.ly/URmQ50TGa3b #LeadingAgePA #AgingServices #EducationProposals #CallForSpeakers

🎨 Menno Haven is proud to host the LeadingAge PA Traveling Art Display! 🎨 From now through November 1st, visit the Life Center to experience a stunning collection of art created by talented individuals across the state. 📅 When? The Life Center is open Monday - Friday, 8AM - 7PM. Swing by anytime during those hours to enjoy the display! 300 Ridgeview Chambersburg, PA We hope to see you there!

SB 668, a bill supported by LeadingAge PA to establish a medication aide position in nursing homes, took a significant step forward today by passing the Pennsylvania Senate. Now on its way to the Governor’s desk, the legislation would allow CNAs to become cross-certified in assisted living residences and personal care homes, offering greater flexibility and support across care settings. We applaud Senators Judy Ward and Maria Tzanakis Collett for their leadership in championing this crucial initiative for Pennsylvania’s aging services!

Resolution Adopted! LeadingAge PA is proud to celebrate that tomorrow, October 9, will be recognized as Ageism Awareness Day in Pennsylvania! This resolution aims to dispel myths about older adults and highlight their continued contributions. A shining example is our Ageless Art and Timeless Treasures exhibit, featuring 49 beautiful pieces from over 100 talented artists in LeadingAge PA member communities. This traveling exhibit showcases the creativity and vitality of older adults while challenging age-based stereotypes. You can learn more about the exhibit here: https://ow.ly/oUA950TGOzo Thank you to Rep. Maureen Madden for supporting this important cause. Let's continue to celebrate the lasting impact of older adults and fight ageism together! #LeadingAgePA #AgeismAwarenessDay #EndAgeism

Members in the Philly area: Hope you can join Garry Pezzano and fellow members at EmpathyTech: Where Innovation Meets Equity, on November 19! Thanks to NewCourtland and Pletly for organizing!

Pletly and NewCourtland are excited to announce that Garry Pezzano, President and CEO of LeadingAge PA, will be speaking at EmpathyTech Philadelphia! 🎤 With over 30 years of experience in post-acute care, Garry is a nationally recognized thought leader dedicated to advocating for aging services providers across Pennsylvania. 🏥 His leadership and vision in shaping quality, affordable, and ethical care for seniors have been transformative, and we’re looking forward to his insights on how to create a healthier, more connected future for aging care. 🌟 Reserve your ticket to EmpathyTech Philadelphia today! 🔗 Eventbrite: https://lnkd.in/dd9zn_Y2 👤 Garry Pezzano, EMBA, MS/CCC-SLP, FNAP, is the President and CEO of LeadingAge PA, a trade association representing more than 400 aging services providers across Pennsylvania. In this role, he advocates on behalf of the association’s members at the state and local levels to influence positive change and affect a healthy vision for the delivery of quality, affordable, and ethical care for Pennsylvania’s seniors. Prior to joining LeadingAge PA, Pezzano established himself as a nationally recognized thought leader in post-acute care with a career that spanned more than 30 years leading strategic change and enhancing clinical effectiveness, most recently for Genesis Healthcare. Pezzano earned his Executive Master of Business Administration (EMBA) and a Master of Science in speech-language pathology from Rutgers University, as well as his Bachelor of Science in speech-language pathology from the College of New Jersey. He was appointed to national healthcare leadership roles including president of the National Association for Long-Term Care, American Alzheimer’s Association Board of Healthcare Providers, and faculty of Post-Acute Research Foundation, and was inducted into National Academies of Practice (NAP) promoting interprofessional collaboration and healthcare delivery coordination. 🤝 Support our initiative by becoming a sponsor or making a donation: https://lnkd.in/ekYyCPfX

Join a team that cares! When you choose a career in aging services, you become part of a dedicated community that cares for the people it serves. Explore opportunities at www.careerstolovepa.org and find a location hiring near you! #SeniorLivingCareers #AgingServices #CareerOpportunities