UPDATED March 2 — Visit this page regularly for current information, tools, and resources to help LeadingAge members plan for and respond to COVID-19.
MEMBER COMMUNICATIONS
We are sharing the very latest with members. Subscribe to "LeadingAge Need to Know" via communications preferences in your MyLeadingAge account to receive email updates every weekday morning. Register to join live online coronavirus policy updates on Mondays, Wednesdays, and Thursdays at 3:30 p.m. ET.
- LeadingAge Need to Know (3/2/21) NEW
- Online Coronavirus Policy Update (3/1/21)
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
- Groups Urge On-Site Vaccine Clinics at HUD Communities (3/1/21)
- Eviction Moratorium Continues Despite Ruling (2/26/21)
- FCC Adopts Guidelines for Emergency Broadband Program (2/26/21)
- 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)
A complete timeline of insights, tools and useful links is available here.
LATEST TOOLS & RESOURCES
- PACE Weekly: Recap of LeadingAge Updates (2/26/21)
- Hospice and Home Health Update (2/26/21)
- Nursing Home Weekly: Recap of LeadingAge Update (2/26/21)
- Senior Housing Weekly: Recap of LeadingAge Updates (2/26/21)
- 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.