As October 11, 2024, neared, Diana Collins, community communication director at LeadingAge member Rowntree Gardens, was armed with a phone and a story pitch. The planning for a celebration of the community’s 15 centenarian residents was nearing completion—and she was determined to ensure that the happy news went beyond her […]
Thousands of creative, forward-thinking professionals work to make America a better place to age. Follow their careers with Colleagues on the Move, tracking key staff and board changes among LeadingAge provider members and State Partners. Submit your staff updates with our webform or email Gene Mitchell (gmitchell@leadingage.org). Member Staff […]
At Deerfield Episcopal Retirement Community, Asheville, NC, one of many LeadingAge members damaged by Hurricane Helene, the storm took its greatest toll on staff. Following the storm’s late September touchdown, several days passed before a full accounting of the whereabouts and well-being of employees was possible. Many had suffered personal […]
Be sure your colleagues across the U.S. know your team’s latest additions, promotions, and retirements with LeadingAge’s Colleagues on the Move series. Use our Member News form to share all the details—and watch leadingage.org for all the news you need. Member Staff News Teddy Umstead Foster is New Vice […]
In the aftermath of hurricanes Helene and Milton, which struck in late September and early October, LeadingAge members, as they’ve done countless times—after Harvey, Irma and Maria hit in 2017 through last month—jumped into action to help each other. To date, more than $105,000 in donations from communities nationwide, including […]
Be sure your colleagues are aware of your team’s latest hires, promotions, and retirements by including them in Colleagues on the Move. Use our Member News form to share the details. Also, check our What’s New page for all the member news you need. Member Staff News Chuck Childress […]
Jim Loersh, an 82-year-old resident of Sheboygan Senior Community, a LeadingAge Wisconsin member in Sheboygan, WI, says he was taught at a young age about the importance of being involved with government: “I would not consider not voting.” Sheboygan’s staff, like those at members nationwide, are taking action to ensure […]
Be sure your colleagues across the country know all your team’s latest additions, promotions, and retirements by including them in LeadingAge’s Colleagues on the Move. Use our Member News form to share the details. Also, watch LeadingAge’s What’s New page for all the member news you need. Member Staff […]
Nearly three weeks have passed since Hurricane Helene began a 500-mile path of destruction on September 26, moving from Florida through Georgia, South Carolina, into North Carolina and Tennessee. Less than two weeks later, Milton arrived near Siesta Key, FL, and moved swiftly across the Florida peninsula. Now, in North […]
