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LeadingAge Florida recognized outstanding senior living communities, employees, and residents during its virtual 57th Annual Convention and Exposition held August 24-26, 2020. [Read more…] about LeadingAge Florida Recognizes the Best in Aging Services During Its Virtual 57th Annual Convention and Exposition
As Congress negotiates the next coronavirus relief package, leaders from across the country who provide services to older Americans decry the package of legislation that’s now on the table, saying the version sent out by Senate Majority Leader McConnell “treats older lives as expendable.” [Read more…] about Aging Services Providers Decry Woefully Insufficient HEALS Act
As coronavirus cases and deaths climb in Florida and around the country—and the administration seeks to block COVID-19 funding for states—leading aging services providers released a new Florida Situation Report and a call for Congressional leadership and legislation to protect millions of older adults from the worst pandemic in a century. [Read more…] about Aging Services Providers Release New Report on Coronavirus in Florida Showing Looming Fiscal Cliff for Aging Care Providers
During the 2020 Legislative session, LeadingAge Florida advocated for a Medicaid inflationary increase in nursing home funding to ensure continued access to high-quality care. [Read more…] about LeadingAge Florida Lauds Passage of Nursing Home Medicaid Funding Increase in DeSantis Budget
As Congress prepares another COVID-19 relief package, LeadingAge Florida joined with its national organization in launching a nationwide “Act For Older Adults” campaign to demand that the relief package includes comprehensive measures to safeguard older adults and care workers. [Read more…] about LeadingAge Florida Presses Congress for COVID-19 Relief
Governor Ron DeSantis has appointed LeadingAge Florida President and CEO Steve Bahmer to serve on the Re-Open Task Force Industry Working Group on Agriculture, Finance, Government, Healthcare, Management and Professional Services. [Read more…] about Statement from LeadingAge Florida President and CEO Steve Bahmer on Appointment to Governor’s Re-Open Task Force Working Group
LeadingAge Florida has long supported disclosing the location of confirmed cases of COVID-19 and applauds Governor DeSantis for making the right decision in the interest of public health and the safety of Florida’s seniors. [Read more…] about Statement from LeadingAge Florida President & CEO Steve Bahmer on COVID-19 Transparency Decision
The COVID-19 public health emergency is unprecedented on many fronts, threatening the life and health of people around the world. The situation is very fluid, with federal and state guidance changing almost daily regarding how to provide appropriate care for those in need. [Read more…] about Statement from LeadingAge Florida President & CEO Steve Bahmer on Routine Immunity Critical to Continued Quality Care
For LeadingAge Florida and its member senior living communities, a broad range of efforts to prevent the infiltration and unintentional spread of the coronavirus within their campuses have been underway for more than two months. [Read more…] about LeadingAge Florida Members Remain Proactive With Preventative Measures amidst COVID-19 Pandemic
Sinai Residences, in collaboration with LeadingAge Florida, Jewish Family Services, the Jewish Federation and Life Care Services, will host a Senior Living Town Hall with federal and state lawmakers on October 2, 2019, to discuss important issues for older Floridians. [Read more…] about Lawmakers to Discuss Key Senior Living Issues at Town Hall
