1:45 – 3:00 p.m.

Life Plan Communities: How State Laws Impact Financial Solvency

Existing state statutes and legislative challenges can threaten the financial management and strategic direction of life plan communities. This session will draw on research by LeadingAge, which examined how state laws affect the financial solvency of communities nationwide. An expert panel of LeadingAge state partners, business partners, and members will discuss the economic implications of proposed state legislation and review how advocacy by LeadingAge state partners has effectively curtailed harmful initiatives. They will also provide guidance to help you mobilize your organization, board, and residents to urge state policymakers to protect the financial autonomy of life plan communities and respect the ability of these communities to safeguard their economic viability.

1:45 – 3:00 p.m.

Unlock the Power of Data Analytics

Imagine using data analytics to anticipate your organization’s staffing needs, deploy staff efficiently, or pinpoint burnout risks and solutions. Consider the advantages of employing predictive analytics to identify residents with health risks so you can use proactive interventions to improve outcomes and lower costs. Fortunately, these technological advances aren’t a distant dream. This session will demonstrate that they are rapidly becoming a strategic necessity for providers facing mounting workforce and care-related challenges. Presenters will help you understand how your organization can harness its data to stay competitive and responsive to the needs of older adults. Join this session to discover how data analytics can help you tackle critical issues in care delivery, optimize resource allocation, and meet emerging operational demands.

1:45 – 3:00 p.m.

Unlocking Doors to Become a Dementia-Inclusive Community

Sherbrooke Community Centre in Saskatchewan, Canada, is committed to fostering a residential environment that enables each resident to live a full and abundant life. Ten years ago, the organization’s commitment to culture change prompted Sherbrooke’s leaders to question its practice of segregating people living with dementia in locked memory care neighborhoods and houses. It then began unlocking several memory care areas and integrating their residents into the community’s life. Join Sherbrooke CEO Kim Schmidt as she discusses the leadership decisions that led Sherbrooke to transform its approach to supporting people living with dementia and the progress it is making. Schmidt will explore the philosophical underpinnings, practical steps, and challenges involved in creating environments where individuals of diverse cognitive abilities live together.

1:45 – 3:00 p.m.

Life Plan Communities: How State Laws Impact Financial Solvency

Existing state statutes and legislative challenges can threaten the financial management and strategic direction of life plan communities. This session will draw on research by LeadingAge, which examined how state laws affect the financial solvency of communities nationwide. An expert panel of LeadingAge state partners, business partners, and members will discuss the economic implications of proposed state legislation and review how advocacy by LeadingAge state partners has effectively curtailed harmful initiatives. They will also provide guidance to help you mobilize your organization, board, and residents to urge state policymakers to protect the financial autonomy of life plan communities and respect the ability of these communities to safeguard their economic viability.