3:30 – 4:45 p.m.

How is Your State Protecting Life Plan Community Consumers?

Curious which states have “on-the-books” protections for current and prospective residents of life plan communities? This session will offer a guided tour of how state statutes codify these protections. Presenters will examine statutory language across various areas, including residents’ rights related to annual fee increases, the right to organize and relocate, marketing materials and communication requirements, resident representation on boards of directors, grievances and arbitration, and ownership transitions. You’ll gain insight into unusual or notable statutory language that makes certain states examples to emulate—or to avoid. An expert panel will also discuss how current law and advocacy shape interactions between life plan communities and consumers, and the implications of this advocacy for life plan community leaders.

3:30 – 4:45 p.m.

How is Your State Protecting Life Plan Community Consumers?

Curious which states have “on-the-books” protections for current and prospective residents of life plan communities? This session will offer a guided tour of how state statutes codify these protections. Presenters will examine statutory language across various areas, including residents’ rights related to annual fee increases, the right to organize and relocate, marketing materials and communication requirements, resident representation on boards of directors, grievances and arbitration, and ownership transitions. You’ll gain insight into unusual or notable statutory language that makes certain states examples to emulate—or to avoid. An expert panel will also discuss how current law and advocacy shape interactions between life plan communities and consumers, and the implications of this advocacy for life plan community leaders.

11:00 a.m. – 12:15 p.m.

Redefining Wellness as Longevity for All

A growing number of longevity experts view wellness not as a program but as a lifestyle focused on extending the healthspan—the number of years individuals can live with physical, cognitive, and emotional well-being. This is a welcome shift. However, providers of aging services must be careful to embrace the value of a long healthspan without reinforcing ageism or ableism. This session will explore how your organization can prioritize purpose, engagement, and belonging for all ages and abilities. You’ll learn to integrate wellness and longevity into organization-wide planning, respond to evolving wellness trends, and work with residents to co-create communities that help people thrive, not just age. Join thought leaders and innovators as they reimagine a future where every individual is represented and valued along the path to wellness.

3:30 – 4:45 p.m.

How Will Medicaid Changes Affect Your Organization?

The steep cuts in federal Medicaid funding authorized in 2025 under H.R. 1 will have significant implications for states, aging services providers, and consumers alike regardless of their participation in Medicaid. Few states will be able to offset reductions in federal support, and these expectations are already prompting state policymakers to make difficult decisions about healthcare services and payments. How will these pressures affect your organization even if you don’t serve Medicaid participants? This session will help answer that question. Join other aging services leaders to explore the potential impact of H.R. 1 on employee health coverage, uncompensated care, and patient acuity. Find out how care and service providers are responding to these devastating changes and what you may expect in the coming years.

1:45 – 3:00 p.m.

The Next Horizon for Emerging Technologies

Many emerging technologies have the potential to reshape how aging services organizations deliver care, engage residents, and manage their business operations. This session will preview these promising tools. Presenters will introduce you to sensor-based environments designed to enhance safety, independence, and proactive care; artificial intelligence-powered tools that can help you make better, faster decisions; engagement platforms that could reduce loneliness and support residents’ daily routines; and emerging health and wellness technologies that have the potential to enhance mental health, mobility, and well-being. Explore how these solutions are evolving, what needs they address, and how to evaluate them before adoption.

3:30 – 4:45 p.m.

The Transformative Power of Repositioning

Providers of aging services face a range of challenges as they seek to deliver high-quality services and supports to more older adults. Securing capital for new construction projects and land purchases is becoming increasingly expensive. Suitable land bordering or near existing campuses is increasingly scarce. As a result, most providers invest in repositioning and expanding capacity at existing campuses rather than building new ones. LeadingAge providers and their architects will offer insights to help you update your organization’s aging assets to meet the needs and preferences of new cohorts of older adults. Don’t miss this opportunity to learn about transformational repositioning projects, reflect on their successes, and apply the lessons providers have learned along the way.

11:00 a.m. – 12:15 p.m.

How Federal Policy is Shaping National Workforce Priorities

Federal workforce policy has significant implications for aging services and the broader care continuum. This session will examine key legislative and regulatory developments shaping national workforce priorities. Presenters will help you better understand current and pending policy proposals on direct care staffing shortages, visa programs for health professionals, and workforce development. They will also facilitate an informative discussion on federal policy decisions, including those affecting immigration, that are shaping the current and future aging services workforce. Don’t miss this opportunity to obtain the tools you need to engage with policymakers, advocate for meaningful workforce solutions, and position your organization to thrive amid shifting demands and priorities.

3:30 – 4:45 p.m.

How is Your State Protecting Life Plan Community Consumers?

Curious which states have “on-the-books” protections for current and prospective residents of life plan communities? This session will offer a guided tour of how state statutes codify these protections. Presenters will examine statutory language across various areas, including residents’ rights related to annual fee increases, the right to organize and relocate, marketing materials and communication requirements, resident representation on boards of directors, grievances and arbitration, and ownership transitions. You’ll gain insight into unusual or notable statutory language that makes certain states examples to emulate—or to avoid. An expert panel will also discuss how current law and advocacy shape interactions between life plan communities and consumers, and the implications of this advocacy for life plan community leaders.

3:30 – 4:45 p.m.

The Transformative Power of Repositioning

Providers of aging services face a range of challenges as they seek to deliver high-quality services and supports to more older adults. Securing capital for new construction projects and land purchases is becoming increasingly expensive. Suitable land bordering or near existing campuses is increasingly scarce. As a result, most providers invest in repositioning and expanding capacity at existing campuses rather than building new ones. LeadingAge providers and their architects will offer insights to help you update your organization’s aging assets to meet the needs and preferences of new cohorts of older adults. Don’t miss this opportunity to learn about transformational repositioning projects, reflect on their successes, and apply the lessons providers have learned along the way.

11:00 a.m. – 12:15 p.m.

Redefining Wellness as Longevity for All

A growing number of longevity experts view wellness not as a program but as a lifestyle focused on extending the healthspan—the number of years individuals can live with physical, cognitive, and emotional well-being. This is a welcome shift. However, providers of aging services must be careful to embrace the value of a long healthspan without reinforcing ageism or ableism. This session will explore how your organization can prioritize purpose, engagement, and belonging for all ages and abilities. You’ll learn to integrate wellness and longevity into organization-wide planning, respond to evolving wellness trends, and work with residents to co-create communities that help people thrive, not just age. Join thought leaders and innovators as they reimagine a future where every individual is represented and valued along the path to wellness.

1:45 – 3:00 p.m.

Peer Coaching in Action

By pairing individuals with similar roles or professional backgrounds, peer coaching programs foster trust, empathy, and shared understanding—creating stronger connections and more meaningful support. This collaborative approach not only supports skill development, but can also improve job satisfaction, strengthen retention, and reduce turnover. During this session, two aging services providers will discuss both the benefits and the realities of launching and sustaining these programs, including addressing financial constraints and securing leadership buy-in. They will also share how these programs have helped team members build stronger relationships, enhance their professional skills, and bring invaluable benefits to the communities they serve. You’ll take away insights and best practices for designing and implementing a peer coaching program in your organization.

3:30 – 4:45 p.m.

The Landscape of Emerging Risks in Aging Services

Providers of aging services operate in an increasingly complex legal and regulatory environment, and 2026 is likely to bring a range of challenges that warrant close attention. This session will outline emerging legal risks across the continuum of care, including litigation trends, evolving standards of care, contract and disclosure liabilities, survey and enforcement patterns, workforce and employment exposure, technology and data-related concerns, and potential scrutiny of nonprofit tax status and community benefit. Presenters will also examine how policy developments at the Internal Revenue Service, the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services, the Department of Justice, and the Federal Trade Commission could influence provider operations and accountability. Don’t miss this forward-looking assessment, which will help your organization’s leadership assess risk, align strategy, and prepare for what may lie ahead.