LeadingAge DC

Meeting the Needs of Aging Tenants: A Guide & Policy Map for Supportive Housing
2026-07-15 12:00 - 13:00 (America/Halifax)
Join LeadingAge Maryland on Wednesday, July 15, from 12:00–1:00 p.m. for the next Housing Happenings webinar. Designed for affordable housing professionals, this session features Sydney Kopp-Richardson, Senior Program Manager, Metro Team (NY), CSH, who will share practical strategies and policy resources to better support older adults in affordable housing communities.
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Event Exhibiting Success for Senior Living
2026-07-15 15:00
Join the Positive Aging Community on Wednesday, July 15, at 3:00 p.m. ET for an interactive online discussion on turning events and exhibits into powerful relationship-building opportunities. Learn practical strategies to strengthen engagement, increase visibility, and maximize your outreach efforts.
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Caring With Confidence: Reducing Hospitalizations – Effective Prevention Strategies
2026-07-16 14:00 - 15:00
Join us on Thursday, July 16, from 2:00–3:00 p.m. for Caring With Confidence: Reducing Hospitalizations – Effective Prevention Strategies. This webinar will explore practical strategies to help senior living providers reduce unnecessary hospital transfers, improve resident outcomes, lower associated costs, and enhance the overall quality of care through more effective and efficient healthcare delivery.
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Wellness Presentation by The Exercise Coach
2026-07-22 14:00
Join The Village Square on Wednesday, July 22, at 2:00 p.m. for a wellness presentation by The Exercise Coach. Discover practical tips for improving strength, balance, and overall wellness while learning how regular exercise can support healthy aging and enhance quality of life.
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Smart Home Exhibit
2026-07-24 10:00 - 14:00
Join the Smart Home Exhibit on Friday, July 24, from 10:00 a.m.–2:00 p.m. at the MLK Library (901 G Street NW, 1st Floor, New Books) to explore assistive and smart home technologies designed to make everyday living more accessible. Experience hands-on demonstrations of innovative devices, including voice-controlled technology, companion tablets, and personal safety tools. ASL interpretation will be provided throughout the event. For questions or to request a reasonable accommodation, email DCPLaccess@dc.gov or call 202-727-2142.

Community Concert Featuring the Adam Fluger Jazz Trio
2026-07-25 15:00
Join The Village Square on Saturday, July 25, at 3:00 p.m. for an afternoon of live jazz featuring the Adam Fluger Jazz Trio. Enjoy great music, connect with neighbors, and spend an afternoon celebrating community in a welcoming environment.
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Aging of America: Improving Long-Term Care, Nutrition, and Housing for Older Adults
2026-07-28 13:00 - 14:00
Join the Bipartisan Policy Center on Tuesday, July 28, from 1:00–2:00 p.m. EDT for a virtual panel discussion on policy solutions that improve access to affordable long-term care, nutrition, and housing for older Americans. Panelists will examine persistent gaps, innovative state approaches, and evidence-based solutions that help Americans age with dignity.
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Long-Term Care Insurance
2026-07-29 12:00 - 13:00
Join us on Wednesday, July 29, from 12:00–1:00 p.m. for Long-Term Care Insurance. This session will help aging services professionals better understand long-term care insurance, including policy requirements, eligibility criteria, documentation standards, and the claims process. Gain practical tools and insights to better support residents, participants, and their families as they navigate LTC insurance benefits.
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AI in Senior Living: Trends, Challenges, and Practical Applications
2026-07-29 14:00 - 15:00
Join LeadingAge Colorado on Wednesday, July 29, from 4:00–5:00 p.m. ET (2:00–3:00 p.m. MDT) for a discussion on how artificial intelligence is transforming aging services. Hear from Scott Code, Vice President of the Center for Aging Services Technologies (CAST) at LeadingAge, and Chris Poelma, CEO of Residex, as they explore emerging AI trends, workforce efficiency, operational challenges, and practical applications that enhance resident care and organizational performance.
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July Veteran Resource Symposium
2026-07-30 12:00 - 13:00
Join the Mayor’s Office of Veterans Affairs on Thursday, July 30, from 12:00–1:00 p.m. for the July Veteran Resource Symposium. Connect with local experts and learn about educational resources, support programs, and opportunities designed to help Veterans achieve their academic and professional goals.
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Dementia Friends Champion Training
2026-08-08 13:00 - 15:30
Join us on Saturday, August 8, from 1:00–3:30 p.m. for Dementia Friends Champion Training. Learn how to lead one-hour Dementia Friends information sessions that help increase understanding, reduce stigma, and create more inclusive communities for people living with dementia. This free virtual training is ideal for administrators, executive directors, social workers, nursing and direct care staff, life enrichment professionals, HR, volunteer coordinators, and community outreach teams.
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Community Sunday Supper
2026-08-09 17:00
Join The Village Square on Sunday, August 9, at 5:00 p.m. for a Community Sunday Supper. Share a delicious meal, connect with neighbors, and enjoy an evening of fellowship and conversation in a warm, welcoming atmosphere.
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DACL Ambassador Training
2026-08-11 14:00
Join The Village Square on Tuesday, August 11, at 2:00 p.m. for DACL Ambassador Training. Learn about programs and services offered by the DC Department of Aging and Community Living (DACL) and discover how you can help connect older adults, caregivers, and individuals with disabilities to valuable community resources.
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2026 WAVE Annual Conference
2026-10-06
Join the WAVE Village Network on Tuesday, October 6, at the Silver Spring Civic Building in Silver Spring, Maryland for a full day of learning, collaboration, and connection. The conference will bring together Village leaders, volunteers, nonprofit and government partners, and advocates to explore innovative programs, practical strategies, and new ideas that support older adults aging in community. Attendees will enjoy engaging speakers, interactive workshops, networking opportunities, and valuable peer-to-peer learning. Morning refreshments and lunch are included.
Registration details and a call for session proposals will be announced soon.

SAVE THE DATE: Ethics for the Aging Services Professional
2026-10-08
Join us on October 8, 2026 at Ingleside Rock Creek for a full-day ethics training led by Michael A. Gillette, Ph.D., a prominent medical ethicist and founder of Bioethical Services of Virginia, Inc. This engaging session will fulfill DC licensure and certification requirements for a range of healthcare professionals and provide 6 CEUs. The training will start with an overview of important concepts regarding the process of making high quality ethical decisions, followed by discussion on an array of topic areas including, but not limited to, individual autonomy and staff responsibility, the rights of individuals vs. the needs of the community, and Gender, Sex, and Sexuality in the long term care setting. Registration will open soon – reach out to ladc@leadingage.org with questions.

Registration Open: Ethics for the Aging Services Professional
2026-10-08 09:00 - 16:00
Join us on October 8, 2026, at Ingleside at Rock Creek for a full-day ethics training led by Michael A. Gillette, Ph.D., a prominent medical ethicist and founder of Bioethical Services of Virginia, Inc.
This engaging program will fulfill DC licensure and certification requirements for a range of healthcare professionals and offers 6 CEUs. Participants will explore ethical decision-making in long-term care, including topics such as individual autonomy and staff responsibility, the rights of individuals versus the needs of the community, and issues related to gender, sex, and sexuality in long-term care settings.
Date: October 8, 2026
Time: 9:00 AM – 4:00 PM
Location: Ingleside at Rock Creek, 3050 Military Rd NW, Washington, DC 20015
