UPDATED February 26 — Visit this page regularly for current information, tools, and resources to help LeadingAge members plan for and respond to COVID-19.
MEMBER COMMUNICATIONS
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- LeadingAge Need to Know (2/26/21) NEW
- Online Coronavirus Policy Update (2/25/21)
See an archive of all member updates.
COVID VACCINE INFORMATION
LeadingAge is curating the latest resources, analysis, and information you need on COVID-19 vaccines. Visit regulary for udpates.
LATEST INSIGHTS FROM LEADINGAGE
- Eviction Moratorium Continues Despite Ruling (2/26/21) NEW
- FCC Adopts Guidelines for Emergency Broadband Program (2/26/21) NEW
- Coronavirus and Dementia Insights: Interview with Dr. Rebecca Edelmayer -Feb.25.2021 (2/25/21)
- Funding for Home and Community-Based Care under the American Rescue Plan (2/25/21)
- LeadingAge Nursing Home Roundtable - February 23, 2021 (2/24/21)
- Focus on Telehealth Post Pandemic Continues (2/24/21)
- Coronavirus Insights: Interview with Dr. Monica Gandhi – February 24, 2021 (2/24/21)
- FCC’s Expanded COVID-19 Telehealth Program and Broadband Plans (2/24/21)
- Essential Caregivers Programs (2/24/21)
- HUD Reviews Housing Counseling Resources for Multifamily Residents (2/23/21)
- Treasury Department Eases Access to Emergency Rental Relief (2/22/21)
- Mental Health Insights - Interview with Dr. Bill Mansbach February 22, 2021 (2/22/21)
- USDA Issues Updated COVID-19 FAQs for Rural Housing Providers (2/19/21)
- HUD Announces Service Coordinator Grant Renewals for 2021 (2/19/21)
- Vaccine Report Insights: Interview with Tricia Neuman – February 18, 2021 (2/18/21)
- Retail Pharmacy Update: Interview with Ruth Link-Gelles – February 18, 2021 (2/18/21)
- Report: Severe Housing Cost Burdens for Older Renters (2/17/21)
- HHS Posts List of NHs Receiving Incentives (2/12/21)
- Updates from CMS - Interview with Evan Shulman – February 11, 2021 (2/11/21)
- HUD: Gender Identity and Sexual Orientation Covered by Fair Housing Act (2/11/21)
- HUD: Resident Risk Factors Make COVID-19 Support Critical (2/11/21)
- COVID-19 Cases Jump in Senior Housing as Financial Strain, Vaccine Access Issues Continue (2/11/21)
- Where to Find Ideas on Reopening - This Time? (2/9/21)
- Ways & Means Committee Releases Draft COVID-19 Relief Legislation (2/9/21)
- Interview with Scott Crabtree and Jere Hales - February 8, 2021 (2/8/21)
- Addressing Staff Stressors and Mental Health (2/4/21)
- Interview with Bailie Hillman and Leigh Wilson, James L. West Center for Dementia Care – Feb 4, 2021 (2/4/21)
- President: Take Action on Public Charge Rule (2/3/21)
- Retail Pharmacy Program Launched (2/3/21)
- Interview with Nesa Joseph – February 3, 2021 (2/3/21)
- 2020 to 2040: 13.8M New Older Adult Households, 40% of them Renter Households (2/3/21)
- New Provider Relief FAQs Clarify New Policies (2/2/21)
- HUD Outlines New Section 202 Funding, Answers Member Questions (2/2/21)
- CDC Officially Extends Eviction Moratorium (2/2/21)
- Deep Dive: Next Steps for HUD's Physical Inspection Overhaul (2/1/21)
- HUD Presents Webinar on Avoiding COVID-19 Scams (2/1/21)
A complete timeline of insights, tools and useful links is available here.
LATEST TOOLS & RESOURCES
- Senior Housing Weekly: Recap of LeadingAge Updates (2/26/21) NEW
- Hospice and Home Health Update (2/19/21)
- PACE Organization Update (2/19/21)
- Senior Housing Weekly: Recap of LeadingAge Updates (2/19/21)
- Nursing Home Weekly: Recap of LeadingAge Update (2/19/21)
- Senior Housing Weekly: Recap of LeadingAge Updates (2/12/21)
- Nursing Home Weekly: Recap of LeadingAge Update (2/12/21)
- 5 New Workgroups of the LeadingAge Housing Advisory Group (2/8/21)
- Updated Housing Credit "10 Red Flags" Tool (2/5/21)
- Nursing Home Weekly: Recap of LeadingAge Update (2/5/21)
- Senior Housing Weekly: Recap of LeadingAge Updates (2/5/21)
A complete timeline of insights, tools and useful links is available here.
LATEST ADVOCACY FROM LEADINGAGE
- LeadingAge Visitation Letter (2/24/21)
- Energy and Commerce Committee Releases Draft COVID-19 Relief Bill (2/10/21)
- Education and Labor Committee FY21 Budget Reconciliation Bill (2/10/21)
- House Committee to Consider Housing Relief (2/9/21)
- Summary of Biden National Strategy (2/5/21)
- LeadingAge Nursing Home Letter to Domestic Policy Council (2/3/21)
- LeadingAge and VNAA Vaccination Letter to the White House (1/28/21)
- LeadingAge Support Letter for Secretary-Nominee Fudge (1/26/21)
- ADVOCACY ACTION: LeadingAge Urges Federal Action to Improve Pandemic Internet Access for Older Adults (1/26/21)
- Vaccine Forum Explores Challenges, Opportunities for Senior Housing Providers (1/21/21)
- LeadingAge and VNAA Letter to Biden COVID-19 Coordinators (1/13/21)
- LeadingAge and VNAA Letter to the 117th Congress (1/5/21)
A complete timeline of advocacy is available here.
QUESTIONS? Ask LeadingAge National, Your State Association, or Each Other: There are many ways to get help during this crisis. Staff at LeadingAge’s national office are always here for you. Contact our team directly or email us at covid@leadingage.org. If you have questions about local and state issues, contact your state association. Join the MyLeadingAge Member Community COVID-19 group to ask questions, access resources, and share best practices for dealing with the coronavirus.