Education and Events

Unique Opportunities:

  • DSS-Approved Dementia Training (a 4-Part Series)  Hosted by LeadingAge Virginia
    • Tuesdays, 2:00 - 3:00 PM ET each session (January 10 and 24, February 7 and 28).  Sessions to be decided.  Applying for 4 NAB CEs.  Cost for those wishing to receive NAB CEs: $29 (covers all 4 sessions).  There is no cost for those who do not need NAB CEs (discount code needed when registering).  Contact Paula if need assistance or call 804-925-2665.  Administrators register here for NAB CEs.  All others register here, use Discount Code DSS2023 on the payment page.  Register by January 6, 2023!
  • Opening Doors to the Aging Services Workforce: Strategies to Boost Recruiting
    • Webinar Thursday, January 19, 2:00-3:30 PM ET.  LeadingAge knows the priority your organization places on workforce recruiting.  To support those crucial efforts, we developed Opening Doors to the Aging Services Workforce, and we are offering our first virtual workshop on how to enhance your recruitment communications.  Join us for this useful workshop to learn and discuss:
      • Key findings, including how job seekers prioritize job attributes and benefits
      • Effective Communicaitons strategies
      • Tested message frames and messages
      • Messenger guidance
      • How to prepare attractive job descriptions and communications
      • Tips on the dissemination of job listings
    • Registration is now open. Start your year with a new, effective recruitment plan!
  • 2023 Governance Webinar Series  Hosted by LeadingAge Virginia
    • A 4-part webinar series for Board Members, C-Suite and Senior Leadership Team Members.  The third annual Governance Webinar Series offers keen insight into the effectiveness of Boards, liability, financial considerations and organizational decision-making.
      • Wednesday, January 25, 11:00-12:00 PM ET  Secrets to a Highly Engaged Board
      • Wednesday, February 8, 11:00-12:00 PM ET  The Future of Health Care Services and Consumer Preferences
      • Wednesday, March 1, 11:00-12:00 PM ET  Financial Trends
      • Wednesday, March 22, 11:00-12:00 PM ET   Director & Officer Issues in Healthcare: What Every Board Member and Executive Should Know to Avoid Personal Liability
    • Click here to see full Agenda Continuing Education: Applying for 4 NAB CEs (1 CE/each session).  Cost:  $149/member | $199/non-member.  Register by January 18, 2023!
  • Final OASIS-E Instrument and Manual Released
    • LeadingAge will be hosting a webinar February 2, from 2:00-3:30 PM ET, on the new reporting requirements for the Provider Relief Funds and the American Rescue Plan (ARP) Rural payments. These reporting requirements take effect with the next reporting period which opens January 1, 2023. LeadingAge Bronze Partners CLA will help walk aging service providers through the changes to the reporting requirements, including the considerations when providers are reporting on both PRF and ARP Rural funds, and how to plan for the end of the ability to report on lost revenues. Click here to register for the webinar.
  • Mental Health First Aid Certification Program  Hosted by LeadingAge Virginia, Offered through the County of Henrico
    • Thursday March 2, 8:00 - 4:30 PM ET.  This program will be held at the Lakewood Retirement Community Clubhouse Auditorium (1900 Lauderdale Drive, Richmond VA).  Applying for 6.75 NAB CEs.  Cost:  $149/member | $199/non-member.  Register here.

Insights & Tools from LeadingAge:

  • Are you participating in LeadingAge's Member Networks?
    • LeadingAge members are a community of like-minded peers and partners in aging services organizations.  Members from across the country connect in a variety of ways, including through our online member community, member conference calls and webinars, and advisory groups and networks.  The LeadingAge Member Networks offer an opportunity to connect with other aging service providers, ask questions, look for resources, and share ideas on all aspects around operations and policy.  Find your LeadingAge Member Network and connect with your peers here!
  • New Employee Retention Credit Explainer
    • LeadingAge has put together a one-pager explaining the Employee Retention Credit in consultation, with Attorney Chris Moran from the Venable law firm.  This complements the FAQs and ERC webinar recording that were previously available.  The one-page explainer can help members assess whether the tax credit may be an option for their organization.  While the tax credit expired after 2021, eligible members can still take advantage of the credit by filing an amended payroll tax return by April 15, 2024 for the 2020 tax year and April 18, 2025 for the 2021 tax year.

Life Long Learning Opportunities:

  • Osher Life Long Learning at American University -  Open registration is now available for OLLI's regular fall semester.  Through regular registration, a person becomes an OLLI member and has access to the full slate of fall classes, as well as access to our digital library, which contains a wide variety of recorded classes from previous sessions.

Recurring Calls and Online Programming:

  • LeadingAge National COVID-19 Update Call
  • Affordable Housing Providers - Monthly Call - Hosted by LeadingAge Maryland and LeadingAge Ohio
  • Housing Happenings - Monthly Call - Hosted by LeadingAge Maryland and LeadingAge Ohio
    • Third Wednesday of each month at 9:00 AM ET. Register here.
    • LeadingAge Maryland and LeadingAge Ohio are excited to offer this educational teleconference series designed specifically for affordable housing professionals! Short, practical learning sessions for service coordinators, property managers, and other individuals who work with older adults in affordable housing settings.
  • LeadingAge Maryland Provider Update - Hosted by LeadingAge Maryland
    • Every Tuesday, 12:00 PM ET.  Hear the latest Maryland related and noteworthy federal updates. Registration.
  • CDC COVID-19 All-State, Tribal, Local, and Territorial (STLT) Update Call
    • The CDC COVID-19 All-STLT Update Call will occur on the third Monday of each month from 2:00 – 2:30 PM ET, with the next call schedule for Monday, September 19.  Register for the call series here.

Weekly Recaps & Updates:

Tools & Resources