By Colleen Bloom, Director for Housing Operations, LeadingAge Posted: 8/21/2019 On Friday, HUD released a proposed rule for 60-day comment that would make drastic changes to the current process for asserting Disparate Impact. The proposed rule would make it far more difficult for people experiencing various forms of discrimination to challenge the practices of businesses, governments, and Read More…
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE:August 15, 2019CONTACT:Eric Dowdy (edowdy@leadingageca.org), (916) 469-3376 SACRAMENTO – Today, California Health and Human Services (CHHS) Secretary Dr. Mark Ghaly announced the launch of the Master Plan for Aging Stakeholder Advisory Committee, which will include LeadingAge California President and CEO Jeannee Parker Martin. The committee will advise in the development of a Master Read More…
WHAT: Remember the ice-bucket challenge? We want Age On. Rage On. to become ‘all the rage’ and go viral on social media. Do something fun, interesting, silly, over the top that will distinguish your group from all the others. Age On. Rage On!!! We want your messages to go viral, and your community to get Read More…
Sequoia Living has announced that Sara McVey will succeed David Berg as Chief Executive Officer when he retires on September 30. Ms. McVey brings over 20 years management experience in senior living organizations. For the most recent five years, she has served as Chief Executive Officer of Horizon House, a nonprofit CCRC located in downtown Read More…
The California State Legislature has adjourned for a month-long summer recess, heading back to their home districts, which makes this a great time to invite legislators to tour your community! Hosting your representative helps them understand the needs of not for profit providers of senior living and care, allowing them to better understand our issues Read More…
According to the Continuing Care Contracts Branch, five new Life Plan Communities (CCRCs) are currently under construction in California, mostly on the coast. These communities include: Reata Glen Orange County, a Continuing Life Community will be located in Southern Orange County. Continuing Life is a for-profit operator and the community will include 480 residential living Read More…
The care and services provided by Residential Care Facilities for the Elderly [RCFEs] have significantly changed over the past several years. RCFEs provide services and supports to a wide range of residents: some residents who are very independent and other residents who need assistance with the activities of daily living, are living with a diagnosis Read More…
By Jesus Mata, Policy & Grassroots Coordinator, LeadingAge California This week, Humangood’s Ancel Romero, President of Affordable Housing, moderated the second Homeward Bound Work Session: Seeking Solutions to Elder Homeless. The discussion took place at Allen Temple Baptist Church in Oakland, taking into account the prevalence of homelessness in the Bay Area and Northern California. Read More…
Contact: Lisa Sanderslsanders@leadingage.org / 202-508-9407 July 17, 2019 Washington DC — Statement from LeadingAge President and CEO Katie Smith Sloan: “The rule proposed by the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) regarding Requirements of Participation (RoPs) Phase III reflects the agency’s recognition of concerns that LeadingAge and our members around the country have raised time Read More…
Governor Gavin Newsom announced on June 27, 2019 that Kimberley Johnson, 41, of Sacramento, has been appointed director of the California Department of Social Services. Johnson served as deputy director of the Family Engagement and Empowerment Division at the California Department of Social Services from 2018 to 2019, branch chief of CalWorks and Child Care Read More…