BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:-//Leading Age New Jersey & Delaware - ECPv6.15.15//NONSGML v1.0//EN CALSCALE:GREGORIAN METHOD:PUBLISH X-ORIGINAL-URL:https://leadingagenjde.org X-WR-CALDESC:Events for Leading Age New Jersey & Delaware REFRESH-INTERVAL;VALUE=DURATION:PT1H X-Robots-Tag:noindex X-PUBLISHED-TTL:PT1H BEGIN:VTIMEZONE TZID:America/New_York BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20230312T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20231105T060000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20240310T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20241103T060000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20250309T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20251102T060000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20260308T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20261101T060000 END:STANDARD END:VTIMEZONE BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20241212T140000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20241212T150000 DTSTAMP:20260430T085932 CREATED:20231226T212806Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240606T155638Z UID:10000446-1734012000-1734015600@leadingagenjde.org SUMMARY:Continuing Care at Home Network DESCRIPTION:This member-led group welcomes all LeadingAge members who currently operate\, or who are interested in learning more about starting a Continuing Care at Home program. Members rotate host duties\, and meeting details are posted in the CC@H Member Community. This group also hosts CC@H conferences twice each year\, as well as offers learning sessions at national LeadingAge conferences. \n\n\n  \nEmail Staff Convener: Dee Pekruhn\nJoin the Network\nMeeting Schedule: Second Thursday of each month at 2 pm ET URL:https://leadingagenjde.org/event/continuing-care-at-home-network/2024-12-12/ LOCATION:Webinar CATEGORIES:Event,Front Page,Phone,Webinar END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20241216T123000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20241216T133000 DTSTAMP:20260430T085933 CREATED:20231226T191759Z LAST-MODIFIED:20231229T143435Z UID:10000661-1734352200-1734355800@leadingagenjde.org SUMMARY:LeadingAge Housing Network Meeting: DESCRIPTION:LeadingAge Housing Network Meeting \nThe Housing network is a friendly group of affordable senior housing providers from across the country. We meet weekly on Mondays at 12:30pm ET and participation in the Network is open to all members of LeadingAge. \nWe are an active listserv and weekly virtual meeting space for affordable housing members to learn and share with LeadingAge staff and each other about pressing issues and new resources. The Housing Network also includes workgroups on HUD Oversight and Compliance\, Housing and Services\, Internet Access in Affordable Housing\, and Meal and Dining Programs. Read more about the Housing Network’s Workgroups here. \nFor details on joining the Network\, contact Ivy (ibeck@leadingagenjde.org) or Juliana (jbilowich@leadingage.org). \nEmail Staff Convener: Linda Couch\nMeeting Schedule: Weekly every Monday at 12:30 p.m. ET URL:https://leadingagenjde.org/event/leadingage-housing-network-meeting/2024-12-16/ CATEGORIES:Event,Front Page,Phone,Webinar END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20241218T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20241218T130000 DTSTAMP:20260430T085933 CREATED:20240920T192117Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240920T192117Z UID:10000854-1734523200-1734526800@leadingagenjde.org SUMMARY:Housing Happenings: What You Need to Know When a Resident Hoards DESCRIPTION:Our next Housing Happenings session\, on December 18th at 12pm. We will discuss What You Need to Know When a Resident Hoards. In this session\, we will: \n\nDescribe the scope of hoarding in senior living and how it differs from collecting\nIdentify signs of hoarding behaviors and their effects on health and wellbeing\nList strategies providers may use to address and reduce hoarding behavior in residents\nIdentify verbal and non-verbal communication strategies to address hoarding and support the emotional wellbeing of hoarders\n\nSpeaker: Dr. Kathleen Weissberg\, National Director of Education\, Select Rehabilitation \nProvider members interested in joining can register here! \nLeadingAge New Jersey & Delaware is proud to partner with LeadingAge Maryland and LeadingAge Ohio to offer this educational series designed specifically for affordable housing professionals! Calls are held on the third Wednesday of every month from 9-10AM. These practical learning sessions are designed for service coordinators\, property managers\, and other individuals who work with older adults in affordable housing settings. Recordings of previous calls can be found here. \nReach out to the program contact for the registration link. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nWhen:\n3rd Wednesday of every month\n12-1PM\n\n\nWhere:\nVIRTUAL\nUnited States\n\n\nContact:\nIvy Beck \nibeck@leadingagenjde.org URL:https://leadingagenjde.org/event/housing-happenings-what-you-need-to-know-when-a-resident-hoards/ CATEGORIES:Event,Front Page,Phone,Webinar END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20241218T140000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20241218T150000 DTSTAMP:20260430T085933 CREATED:20231226T212633Z LAST-MODIFIED:20231229T143307Z UID:10000505-1734530400-1734534000@leadingagenjde.org SUMMARY:Assisted Living Network DESCRIPTION:The Assisted Living Network meetings feature discussions on current hot topics of interest to assisted living providers. The AL Network fosters member discussions and connections on emerging and perennial issues\, and members are encouraged to suggest future topics that will be of interest to members. We encourage members to share their best practices or state developments on assisted living policy. \n\n\nEmail Staff Convener: Janine Finck-Boyle \nJoin the Network\nMeeting Schedule: Third Wednesday of the month at 2 p.m. ET URL:https://leadingagenjde.org/event/assisted-living-network/2024-12-18/ CATEGORIES:Event,Phone,Webinar END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20241219T110000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20241219T150000 DTSTAMP:20260430T085933 CREATED:20241111T173514Z LAST-MODIFIED:20241111T173536Z UID:10000864-1734606000-1734620400@leadingagenjde.org SUMMARY:LoC Network Holiday Party DESCRIPTION:Leaders of Color & allies are invited to the first LeadingAge NJ & DE Leaders of Color Network Holiday Party! Seasoned and emerging leaders\, as well as allies\, are invited to connect with fellow members of our community and ring in the holidays together. This is a great opportunity to network\, get to know each other\, and collaborate on the future direction of our network. Join us to make meaningful connections and be a part of the foundation of our growing community!  \nThank you to our hosts\, Applewood Village  \nWhen: Thursday\, December 19\, 2024 from 11 am – 3 pm\n \nWhere: Applewood Village: 1 Applewood Dr\, Freehold\, NJ 07728 \nRegistration Required: https://lanj.memberclicks.net/locholidayparty  \nThe network is designed to support and facilitate career advancement in the field of aging services. It serves as a sounding board for members to share challenges related to race\, and as a forum for members to exchange resources and ideas and to hear experts discuss topics reflecting the expressed needs and interests of people of color within our field. \nAt this time\, participation in the Leaders of Color Network is limited to LeadingAge Provider Members. URL:https://leadingagenjde.org/event/loc-network-holiday-party/ CATEGORIES:Event,Front Page END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20241223T123000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20241223T133000 DTSTAMP:20260430T085933 CREATED:20231226T191759Z LAST-MODIFIED:20231229T143435Z UID:10000662-1734957000-1734960600@leadingagenjde.org SUMMARY:LeadingAge Housing Network Meeting: DESCRIPTION:LeadingAge Housing Network Meeting \nThe Housing network is a friendly group of affordable senior housing providers from across the country. We meet weekly on Mondays at 12:30pm ET and participation in the Network is open to all members of LeadingAge. \nWe are an active listserv and weekly virtual meeting space for affordable housing members to learn and share with LeadingAge staff and each other about pressing issues and new resources. The Housing Network also includes workgroups on HUD Oversight and Compliance\, Housing and Services\, Internet Access in Affordable Housing\, and Meal and Dining Programs. Read more about the Housing Network’s Workgroups here. \nFor details on joining the Network\, contact Ivy (ibeck@leadingagenjde.org) or Juliana (jbilowich@leadingage.org). \nEmail Staff Convener: Linda Couch\nMeeting Schedule: Weekly every Monday at 12:30 p.m. ET URL:https://leadingagenjde.org/event/leadingage-housing-network-meeting/2024-12-23/ CATEGORIES:Event,Front Page,Phone,Webinar END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20241224T140000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20241224T150000 DTSTAMP:20260430T085933 CREATED:20231229T143735Z LAST-MODIFIED:20231229T143736Z UID:10000738-1735048800-1735052400@leadingagenjde.org SUMMARY:Nursing Home Network DESCRIPTION:Each Nursing Home Network meeting features a brief presentation and Q&A with a guest speaker on current hot topics of interest to Nursing Homes. The guest speaker is followed by policy updates from LeadingAge policy experts with the rest of the call devoted to member discussion and interaction. A handout with pertinent resources is provided to members prior to each meeting\, and an article summarizing the meeting is posted on the website and emailed to participants with the following month’s calendar invite. \n  \nEmail Staff Convener: Jodi Eyigor\nJoin the Network\nMeeting Schedule: Last Tuesday of the month at 2 p.m. ET URL:https://leadingagenjde.org/event/nursing-home-network/2024-12-24/ CATEGORIES:Event,Phone,Webinar END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20241226T130000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20241226T140000 DTSTAMP:20260430T085933 CREATED:20231226T212500Z LAST-MODIFIED:20231229T143328Z UID:10000564-1735218000-1735221600@leadingagenjde.org SUMMARY:Adult Day and Home and Community Based Services (HCBS) Network DESCRIPTION:Staff of LeadingAge members who provide adult day services\, meals\, personal care\, transportation\, and other HCBS will meet monthly to discuss and provide input on policy\, regulations\, operations\, quality\, reimbursement\, and workforce. The Network will sometimes feature an outside speaker and always have a topic for discussion on trending news. The group is open to anyone who works at a LeadingAge member organization interested in discussing home and community-based services and Medicaid waiver/state plan services\, and more than one member of any organization is welcome to participate. \n\n\nEmail Staff Convener: Georgia GoodmanJoin the NetworkMeeting Schedule: Fourth Thursday of the month at 1 p.m. ET URL:https://leadingagenjde.org/event/adult-day-and-home-and-community-based-services-hcbs-network/2024-12-26/ CATEGORIES:Event,Front Page,Phone,Webinar END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20241226T140000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20241226T150000 DTSTAMP:20260430T085933 CREATED:20231229T143633Z LAST-MODIFIED:20231229T143633Z UID:10000677-1735221600-1735225200@leadingagenjde.org SUMMARY:Life Plan Community LeadingAge Member Network DESCRIPTION:Each Life Plan Community Network meeting features a panel-led discussion on current hot topics of interest to LPCs. We also foster member discussion and connection on these issues\, and members are encouraged to suggest future topics for the good of the group. After each meeting\, enrolled members receive tools\, resources\, notes\, slides and the full meeting recording. \n\n\nEmail Staff Convener: Dee Pekruhn\nJoin the Network\nMeeting Schedule: Last Thursday of the month at 2 p.m. ET URL:https://leadingagenjde.org/event/life-plan-community-leadingage-member-network/2024-12-26/ CATEGORIES:Event,Front Page,Phone,Webinar END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20241230T123000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20241230T133000 DTSTAMP:20260430T085933 CREATED:20231226T191759Z LAST-MODIFIED:20231229T143435Z UID:10000663-1735561800-1735565400@leadingagenjde.org SUMMARY:LeadingAge Housing Network Meeting: DESCRIPTION:LeadingAge Housing Network Meeting \nThe Housing network is a friendly group of affordable senior housing providers from across the country. We meet weekly on Mondays at 12:30pm ET and participation in the Network is open to all members of LeadingAge. \nWe are an active listserv and weekly virtual meeting space for affordable housing members to learn and share with LeadingAge staff and each other about pressing issues and new resources. The Housing Network also includes workgroups on HUD Oversight and Compliance\, Housing and Services\, Internet Access in Affordable Housing\, and Meal and Dining Programs. Read more about the Housing Network’s Workgroups here. \nFor details on joining the Network\, contact Ivy (ibeck@leadingagenjde.org) or Juliana (jbilowich@leadingage.org). \nEmail Staff Convener: Linda Couch\nMeeting Schedule: Weekly every Monday at 12:30 p.m. ET URL:https://leadingagenjde.org/event/leadingage-housing-network-meeting/2024-12-30/ CATEGORIES:Event,Front Page,Phone,Webinar END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250106T123000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250106T133000 DTSTAMP:20260430T085933 CREATED:20231226T191759Z LAST-MODIFIED:20231229T143435Z UID:10000664-1736166600-1736170200@leadingagenjde.org SUMMARY:LeadingAge Housing Network Meeting: DESCRIPTION:LeadingAge Housing Network Meeting \nThe Housing network is a friendly group of affordable senior housing providers from across the country. We meet weekly on Mondays at 12:30pm ET and participation in the Network is open to all members of LeadingAge. \nWe are an active listserv and weekly virtual meeting space for affordable housing members to learn and share with LeadingAge staff and each other about pressing issues and new resources. The Housing Network also includes workgroups on HUD Oversight and Compliance\, Housing and Services\, Internet Access in Affordable Housing\, and Meal and Dining Programs. Read more about the Housing Network’s Workgroups here. \nFor details on joining the Network\, contact Ivy (ibeck@leadingagenjde.org) or Juliana (jbilowich@leadingage.org). \nEmail Staff Convener: Linda Couch\nMeeting Schedule: Weekly every Monday at 12:30 p.m. ET URL:https://leadingagenjde.org/event/leadingage-housing-network-meeting/2025-01-06/ CATEGORIES:Event,Front Page,Phone,Webinar END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250107T103000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250107T123000 DTSTAMP:20260430T085933 CREATED:20241105T155008Z LAST-MODIFIED:20241105T155008Z UID:10000859-1736245800-1736253000@leadingagenjde.org SUMMARY:Affordable Senior Housing Roundtable: Housing Managers & Service Coordinators DESCRIPTION:Meets 4 times a year with guest experts\, open member led discussions\, and association updates on both state and national priorities. These meetings are offered virtually in the winter and fall and in person in the spring and summer. \n2025 Meeting Dates are: Jan 7\, May 13\, August 5\, and November 18 \nLeadingAge New Jersey & Delaware Senior Housing Roundtable\nAre you ready to elevate your knowledge and network with industry leaders in the senior living and aging services sector? Look no further than our exclusive member Roundtables & Committees\, where we bring together experts\, professionals\, and enthusiasts to delve into pressing topics that shape the future of mission driven aging services. \nQuestions?\nReach out to Ivy Beck\, Communications & Events Manager (ibeck@leadingagenjde.org) URL:https://leadingagenjde.org/event/affordable-senior-housing-roundtable-housing-managers-service-coordinators/ CATEGORIES:Event,Phone,Webinar END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250108T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250108T110000 DTSTAMP:20260430T085933 CREATED:20250102T215341Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250102T215341Z UID:10000874-1736330400-1736334000@leadingagenjde.org SUMMARY:Human Resources Roundtable DESCRIPTION:Meets virtually the second Wednesday of each month for member led conversations on trending priorities and concerns for aging services HR staff. \nThis roundtable is for provider members of LeadingAge New Jersey & Delaware. \nReach out to Ivy for the calendar invite or with any questions: ibeck@leadingagenjde.org. URL:https://leadingagenjde.org/event/human-resources-roundtable-2/2025-01-08/ CATEGORIES:Event,Front Page,Webinar END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250109T140000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250109T150000 DTSTAMP:20260430T085933 CREATED:20231226T212806Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240606T155638Z UID:10000447-1736431200-1736434800@leadingagenjde.org SUMMARY:Continuing Care at Home Network DESCRIPTION:This member-led group welcomes all LeadingAge members who currently operate\, or who are interested in learning more about starting a Continuing Care at Home program. Members rotate host duties\, and meeting details are posted in the CC@H Member Community. This group also hosts CC@H conferences twice each year\, as well as offers learning sessions at national LeadingAge conferences. \n\n\n  \nEmail Staff Convener: Dee Pekruhn\nJoin the Network\nMeeting Schedule: Second Thursday of each month at 2 pm ET URL:https://leadingagenjde.org/event/continuing-care-at-home-network/2025-01-09/ LOCATION:Webinar CATEGORIES:Event,Front Page,Phone,Webinar END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250115T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250115T130000 DTSTAMP:20260430T085933 CREATED:20250102T215837Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250102T215837Z UID:10000886-1736942400-1736946000@leadingagenjde.org SUMMARY:Housing Happenings DESCRIPTION:LeadingAge New Jersey & Delaware is proud to partner with LeadingAge Maryland and LeadingAge Ohio to offer this educational series designed specifically for affordable housing professionals! Calls are held on the third Wednesday of every month from 12 noon- 1pm EST. These practical learning sessions are designed for service coordinators\, property managers\, and other individuals who work with older adults in affordable housing settings. Recordings of previous calls can be found here. \nTopics for 2025: \nThe Future of Affordable Housing\nBed Bugs\nDementia Care\nHospice and Palliative Care\nPrograming and Events\nSubstance Abuse\nHarm Reduction\nMental Health Challenges\nAging Safely in Place \nReach out to the program contact for the registration link. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nWhen:\n3rd Wednesday of every month\n12-1PM\n\n\nWhere:\nVIRTUAL\nUnited States\n\n\nContact:\nIvy Beck \nibeck@leadingagenjde.org\n\n\n\n URL:https://leadingagenjde.org/event/housing-happenings-14/2025-01-15/ CATEGORIES:Event,Phone,Webinar END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250115T140000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250115T150000 DTSTAMP:20260430T085933 CREATED:20231226T212633Z LAST-MODIFIED:20231229T143307Z UID:10000506-1736949600-1736953200@leadingagenjde.org SUMMARY:Assisted Living Network DESCRIPTION:The Assisted Living Network meetings feature discussions on current hot topics of interest to assisted living providers. The AL Network fosters member discussions and connections on emerging and perennial issues\, and members are encouraged to suggest future topics that will be of interest to members. We encourage members to share their best practices or state developments on assisted living policy. \n\n\nEmail Staff Convener: Janine Finck-Boyle \nJoin the Network\nMeeting Schedule: Third Wednesday of the month at 2 p.m. ET URL:https://leadingagenjde.org/event/assisted-living-network/2025-01-15/ CATEGORIES:Event,Phone,Webinar END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250123T110000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250123T120000 DTSTAMP:20260430T085933 CREATED:20241120T201817Z LAST-MODIFIED:20241120T202109Z UID:10000865-1737630000-1737633600@leadingagenjde.org SUMMARY:Preparing for a Successful Financial Audit at a HUD Property DESCRIPTION:Date: Thursday\, January 23\, 2025 | Time: 11 am – 12 pm ET \nDelivery: Virtual\, via Zoom \nRegistration Deadline: Tuesday\, January 21\, 2025 \nRegistration Fees: LeadingAge Member: $75  |  Prospective Member: $100 \nRegistration fee includes one zoom connection to each session of the live course and one certificate of attendance. \nREGISTER HERE\nSession Description: This session will discuss various steps and techniques an organization can employ to help improve all aspects of the annual audit process at a HUD funded property. Speakers will cover both the financial audit\, and the HUD required compliance testing items for tenant files\, Section 8 billing\, and more. \nLearning Objectives: \n\nLearn how to improve the timeliness of the year-end audit process\nLearn how to minimize compliance findings\nIdentify strategies to reduce audit adjustments\n\nInstructor(s): Brian Carter and Ross Cannon from Mauldin & Jenkins LLC\, CPA Firm \nTarget Audience: Staff at HUD funded properties involved with the financial audit process. \nQuestions? Reach out to Ivy at ibeck@leadingagenjde.org  \n URL:https://leadingagenjde.org/event/preparing-for-a-successful-financial-audit-at-a-hud-property/ CATEGORIES:Event,Front Page,Phone,Webinar END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250123T130000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250123T140000 DTSTAMP:20260430T085933 CREATED:20231226T212500Z LAST-MODIFIED:20231229T143328Z UID:10000565-1737637200-1737640800@leadingagenjde.org SUMMARY:Adult Day and Home and Community Based Services (HCBS) Network DESCRIPTION:Staff of LeadingAge members who provide adult day services\, meals\, personal care\, transportation\, and other HCBS will meet monthly to discuss and provide input on policy\, regulations\, operations\, quality\, reimbursement\, and workforce. The Network will sometimes feature an outside speaker and always have a topic for discussion on trending news. The group is open to anyone who works at a LeadingAge member organization interested in discussing home and community-based services and Medicaid waiver/state plan services\, and more than one member of any organization is welcome to participate. \n\n\nEmail Staff Convener: Georgia GoodmanJoin the NetworkMeeting Schedule: Fourth Thursday of the month at 1 p.m. ET URL:https://leadingagenjde.org/event/adult-day-and-home-and-community-based-services-hcbs-network/2025-01-23/ CATEGORIES:Event,Front Page,Phone,Webinar END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250123T140000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250123T150000 DTSTAMP:20260430T085933 CREATED:20231229T143633Z LAST-MODIFIED:20231229T143633Z UID:10000678-1737640800-1737644400@leadingagenjde.org SUMMARY:Life Plan Community LeadingAge Member Network DESCRIPTION:Each Life Plan Community Network meeting features a panel-led discussion on current hot topics of interest to LPCs. We also foster member discussion and connection on these issues\, and members are encouraged to suggest future topics for the good of the group. After each meeting\, enrolled members receive tools\, resources\, notes\, slides and the full meeting recording. \n\n\nEmail Staff Convener: Dee Pekruhn\nJoin the Network\nMeeting Schedule: Last Thursday of the month at 2 p.m. ET URL:https://leadingagenjde.org/event/life-plan-community-leadingage-member-network/2025-01-23/ CATEGORIES:Event,Front Page,Phone,Webinar END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250128T130000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250128T140000 DTSTAMP:20260430T085933 CREATED:20250102T212810Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250102T213936Z UID:10000872-1738069200-1738072800@leadingagenjde.org SUMMARY:Understanding New Medicare Enrollment\, Revalidation\, and CHOW Requirements DESCRIPTION:Register Here\n \nThe Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) has updated the reporting requirements for skilled nursing facilities to improve transparency regarding ownership and operations. Additionally\, all Medicare providers must revalidate their information according to the new standards by no later than May 1\, 2025 under current CMS guidelines. \nIn this webinar\, you will stay informed about the latest Medicare enrollment\, revalidation\, and Change of Ownership (CHOW) requirements to ensure your organization remains compliant. The session will review these updates and guide providers through the revalidation process. \nTarget Audience:\nSkilled Nursing\, Compliance\, Legal \nEvent Objectives:\n1)    Understand the new transparency and disclosure requirements for long term care providers with respect to the Medicare certification process. \n2)    Learn how to identify “Additional Disclosable Parties” who must be reported and how to determine the information necessary for such disclosure.  \n3)    Learn how to compile information and complete the CMS Form 855A that must be submitted for Medicare enrollment\, revalidation and change of ownership. \nREGISTRATION & CONTINUING EDUCATION INFO \nRegistration Link: https://lanj.memberclicks.net/128webinarregistration \nLeadingAge NJ & DE Members: $40 (50% member savings!)\nNon Members: $80 \nAll employees of communities that are LeadingAge NJ & DE members are also members of our association. If you are a member but are not seeing the member rate\, it likely means you aren’t logged into the system on your member profile. For assistance accessing your member profile\, reach out to us at info@leadingagenjde.org \nThis program has been submitted but not yet approved for Continuing Education for 1.0 total participation hours by NAB/NCERS. \nTo receive continuing education credit for LeadingAge PA-sponsored webinars\, attendees must register under their name\, participate through the link supplied after registering and complete the evaluation after the webinar. URL:https://leadingagenjde.org/event/understanding-new-medicare-enrollment-revalidation-and-chow-requirements/ CATEGORIES:Event,Front Page,Webinar END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250128T140000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250128T150000 DTSTAMP:20260430T085933 CREATED:20231229T143735Z LAST-MODIFIED:20231229T143736Z UID:10000739-1738072800-1738076400@leadingagenjde.org SUMMARY:Nursing Home Network DESCRIPTION:Each Nursing Home Network meeting features a brief presentation and Q&A with a guest speaker on current hot topics of interest to Nursing Homes. The guest speaker is followed by policy updates from LeadingAge policy experts with the rest of the call devoted to member discussion and interaction. A handout with pertinent resources is provided to members prior to each meeting\, and an article summarizing the meeting is posted on the website and emailed to participants with the following month’s calendar invite. \n  \nEmail Staff Convener: Jodi Eyigor\nJoin the Network\nMeeting Schedule: Last Tuesday of the month at 2 p.m. ET URL:https://leadingagenjde.org/event/nursing-home-network/2025-01-28/ CATEGORIES:Event,Phone,Webinar END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250212T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250212T110000 DTSTAMP:20260430T085933 CREATED:20250102T215341Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250102T215341Z UID:10000875-1739354400-1739358000@leadingagenjde.org SUMMARY:Human Resources Roundtable DESCRIPTION:Meets virtually the second Wednesday of each month for member led conversations on trending priorities and concerns for aging services HR staff. \nThis roundtable is for provider members of LeadingAge New Jersey & Delaware. \nReach out to Ivy for the calendar invite or with any questions: ibeck@leadingagenjde.org. URL:https://leadingagenjde.org/event/human-resources-roundtable-2/2025-02-12/ CATEGORIES:Event,Front Page,Webinar END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250213T140000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250213T150000 DTSTAMP:20260430T085933 CREATED:20231226T212806Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240606T155638Z UID:10000448-1739455200-1739458800@leadingagenjde.org SUMMARY:Continuing Care at Home Network DESCRIPTION:This member-led group welcomes all LeadingAge members who currently operate\, or who are interested in learning more about starting a Continuing Care at Home program. Members rotate host duties\, and meeting details are posted in the CC@H Member Community. This group also hosts CC@H conferences twice each year\, as well as offers learning sessions at national LeadingAge conferences. \n\n\n  \nEmail Staff Convener: Dee Pekruhn\nJoin the Network\nMeeting Schedule: Second Thursday of each month at 2 pm ET URL:https://leadingagenjde.org/event/continuing-care-at-home-network/2025-02-13/ LOCATION:Webinar CATEGORIES:Event,Front Page,Phone,Webinar END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250219T080000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250219T170000 DTSTAMP:20260430T085933 CREATED:20241001T171236Z LAST-MODIFIED:20241001T171236Z UID:10000856-1739952000-1739984400@leadingagenjde.org SUMMARY:Snow Date: 2025 Annual Awards Program DESCRIPTION:SHAPING THE FUTURE …\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nTHROUGH LEADERSHIP\, INNOVATION\, AND SERVICE\nThe LeadingAge New Jersey & Delaware 2025 Awards Program\, will be held on Wednesday\, February 12th at The Boathouse at Mercer Lake\, located in West Windsor \nPhotos from our 2024 Ceremony are available here.  \nIn the event of inclement weather\, the ceremony will be held the following week\, Wednesday February 19th. \nJoin Us In Congratulating the 2024 Excellence in Aging Services Award Recipients\nPresident’s Award\nThe President’s Award is our most prestigious honor.  This highly coveted award recognizes a distinguished career of service and achievement in the field of aging and is only bestowed periodically. \nMartin Klein\, MA\, LNHA\, CALA\, President & CEO\, Seashore Gardens Living Center \nExcellence in Care\nThis award category recognizes individuals from LeadingAge New Jersey & Delaware member communities who demonstrate extraordinary talent\, expertise\, and dedication in provision of exceptional service to residents. \n\nDawn Richardson\, Senior Property Manager\, Fair Share Support Services North Gate II\nDoris Gilmore\, CNA\, Manor House – Acts Retirement Life Communities\nShannon Mulhern and Christine Pearce\, Recreation Therapists\, Preakness Healthcare Center\nWaleska Soud\, Licensed Practical Nurse\, Country House\, Acts Retirement Life Communities\n\nExcellence in Community Service\nThis category recognizes member achievements that contribute to neighboring communities by providing outstanding services\, programs\, and opportunities for engagement. \n\nJoAnne Goosby\, Social Services Coordinator\, United Methodist Communities at PineRidge\nLaura Koblitz\, Resident Director\, Siena Village of Wayne & Summer Hill of Wayne\, Christian Health\nTaylor Amato\, Speech Language Pathologist\, Parker Health Group\n\nExcellence in Professional Advancement\nThis category celebrates individuals who have assumed progressive leadership responsibilities within a LeadingAge New Jersey & Delaware member organization\, and have worked to build a shared vision\, develop robust relationships\, and enhance organizational capacity. \n\nAdam Meister\, Manager of Materials Management and Contract Services\, Christian Health\nAmanda Naumann\, Social Worker\, Friends Village\, a Fellowship Life Premier Community\nMelissa Wagner\, Director of Dining Services\, Harrogate\n\nExcellence in Innovation\nThis category recognizes innovative best practice programs or services that promote and enhance quality of life for senior residents\, staff\, and/or the surrounding community. \n\nLEAD Collaborative\, The Jewish Home Family\n\nExcellence in Leadership\nThis category recognizes people from member organizations who have exhibited an exemplary career of outstanding service in the field of aging services\, and who have enhanced the concept of professionalism by virtue of their leadership. \n\nDawn Giakas\, Administrator\, N.J. Eastern Star Home\nDominique Phillips\, Housing Administrator\, United Methodist Communities at PineRidge\nLisa Panco\, Director of Resident Life\, Pines Village\, a Fellowship Life Premier Community\nRobert Reyes\, Administrator\, Peace Care St Ann’s URL:https://leadingagenjde.org/event/snow-date-2025-annual-awards-program/ CATEGORIES:Event,Front Page END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250219T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250219T120000 DTSTAMP:20260430T085933 CREATED:20241001T171151Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250220T181458Z UID:10000855-1739955600-1739966400@leadingagenjde.org SUMMARY:2025 Annual Awards Program DESCRIPTION:Check out photos from the event here!\n\nSHAPING THE FUTURE …\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nTHROUGH LEADERSHIP\, INNOVATION\, AND SERVICE\n\n\n\n\nThrough outstanding leadership\, personal commitment\, and innovation in services\, housing\, and program delivery\, LeadingAge New Jersey & Delaware members are leading the way in providing outstanding care and services to older adults in our states. \nThe LeadingAge New Jersey & Delaware Awards Ceremony is a great opportunity to recognize all the ways that our members are making a difference in the lives of residents\, colleagues\, and their local community. \n\n\n\n\nJoin Us In Congratulating the 2025 Excellence in Aging Services Award Recipients\nPresident’s Award\nThe President’s Award is our most prestigious honor.  This highly coveted award recognizes a distinguished career of service and achievement in the field of aging and is only bestowed periodically. \nCindy Jacques\, Senior Vice President for Programs and Services\, United Methodist Communities \nExcellence in Care Award\nThis award category recognizes individuals from LeadingAge New Jersey & Delaware member communities who demonstrate extraordinary talent\, expertise\, and dedication in provision of exceptional service to residents. \nHyacinth Blake\, Certified Nursing Assistant\, Christian Health at Windmere \nRhonda Benjamin\, Certified Nursing Assistant\, Country House at Acts Retirement-Life Communities \nTejwanti Lilia\, Certified Nursing Assistant\, Peace Care St. Ann’s \nMila Rosales\, LPN\, Acts-Manor House \nExcellence in Community Service Award\nThis category recognizes member achievements that contribute to neighboring communities by providing outstanding services\, programs\, and opportunities for engagement. \nKathryn Speer\, Housing Administrator\, Wesley By The Bay at United Methodist Communities \nAlberta Romaniello\, Activities Director\, Reformed Church Home \nHector Rivera\, Maintenance Technician\, Pines Village at FellowshipLIFE \nExcellence in Innovation Award\nThis category recognizes innovative best practice programs or services that promote and enhance quality of life for senior residents\, staff\, and/or the surrounding community. \nSpringpoint and Parker Health Group\, Senior Living Providers \nEmma Lanese\, Recreation Manager\, Ridge Oak \nExcellence in Leadership Award\nThis category recognizes people from member organizations who have exhibited an exemplary career of outstanding service in the field of aging services\, and who have enhanced the concept of professionalism by virtue of their leadership. \nWendy Austin\, LPN\, New Jersey Eastern Star Rehabilitation and Nursing \nMarva Lawrence\, Certified Nursing Assistant\, The Jewish Home Family \nExcellence in Professional Advancement Award\nThis category celebrates individuals who have assumed progressive leadership responsibilities within a LeadingAge New Jersey & Delaware member organization\, and have worked to build a shared vision\, develop robust relationships\, and enhance organizational capacity. \nRobin Schloesser\, Regional Property Manager\, Lutheran Social Ministries of New Jersey \nGina Martinez\, Clinical Coordinator\, Heath Village URL:https://leadingagenjde.org/event/2025-annual-awards-program/ CATEGORIES:Event,Front Page END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250219T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250219T130000 DTSTAMP:20260430T085933 CREATED:20250102T215837Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250102T215837Z UID:10000887-1739966400-1739970000@leadingagenjde.org SUMMARY:Housing Happenings DESCRIPTION:LeadingAge New Jersey & Delaware is proud to partner with LeadingAge Maryland and LeadingAge Ohio to offer this educational series designed specifically for affordable housing professionals! Calls are held on the third Wednesday of every month from 12 noon- 1pm EST. These practical learning sessions are designed for service coordinators\, property managers\, and other individuals who work with older adults in affordable housing settings. Recordings of previous calls can be found here. \nTopics for 2025: \nThe Future of Affordable Housing\nBed Bugs\nDementia Care\nHospice and Palliative Care\nPrograming and Events\nSubstance Abuse\nHarm Reduction\nMental Health Challenges\nAging Safely in Place \nReach out to the program contact for the registration link. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nWhen:\n3rd Wednesday of every month\n12-1PM\n\n\nWhere:\nVIRTUAL\nUnited States\n\n\nContact:\nIvy Beck \nibeck@leadingagenjde.org\n\n\n\n URL:https://leadingagenjde.org/event/housing-happenings-14/2025-02-19/ CATEGORIES:Event,Phone,Webinar END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250219T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250219T130000 DTSTAMP:20260430T085933 CREATED:20260121T162129Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260121T162129Z UID:10000937-1739966400-1739970000@leadingagenjde.org SUMMARY:Housing Happenings DESCRIPTION:LeadingAge New Jersey & Delaware is proud to partner with LeadingAge Maryland and LeadingAge Ohio to offer this educational series designed specifically for affordable housing professionals! Calls are held on the third Wednesday of every month from 12 noon- 1pm EST. These practical learning sessions are designed for service coordinators\, property managers\, and other individuals who work with older adults in affordable housing settings. Recordings of previous calls can be found here. \nJanuary – no call \nFebruary – Join Housing Happenings for a look at key trends in affordable housing. You’ll hear from Juliana Bilowich\, Director of Housing Operations and Policy with LeadingAge National. \nReach out to the program contact for the registration link. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nWhen:\n3rd Wednesday of every month\n12-1PM\n\n\nWhere:\nVIRTUAL\nUnited States\n\n\nContact:\nIvy Beck \nibeck@leadingagenjde.org\n\n\n\n URL:https://leadingagenjde.org/event/housing-happenings-15/2025-02-19/ CATEGORIES:Event,Phone,Webinar END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250219T140000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250219T150000 DTSTAMP:20260430T085933 CREATED:20231226T212633Z LAST-MODIFIED:20231229T143307Z UID:10000507-1739973600-1739977200@leadingagenjde.org SUMMARY:Assisted Living Network DESCRIPTION:The Assisted Living Network meetings feature discussions on current hot topics of interest to assisted living providers. The AL Network fosters member discussions and connections on emerging and perennial issues\, and members are encouraged to suggest future topics that will be of interest to members. We encourage members to share their best practices or state developments on assisted living policy. \n\n\nEmail Staff Convener: Janine Finck-Boyle \nJoin the Network\nMeeting Schedule: Third Wednesday of the month at 2 p.m. ET URL:https://leadingagenjde.org/event/assisted-living-network/2025-02-19/ CATEGORIES:Event,Phone,Webinar END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250225T140000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250225T150000 DTSTAMP:20260430T085933 CREATED:20231229T143735Z LAST-MODIFIED:20231229T143736Z UID:10000740-1740492000-1740495600@leadingagenjde.org SUMMARY:Nursing Home Network DESCRIPTION:Each Nursing Home Network meeting features a brief presentation and Q&A with a guest speaker on current hot topics of interest to Nursing Homes. The guest speaker is followed by policy updates from LeadingAge policy experts with the rest of the call devoted to member discussion and interaction. A handout with pertinent resources is provided to members prior to each meeting\, and an article summarizing the meeting is posted on the website and emailed to participants with the following month’s calendar invite. \n  \nEmail Staff Convener: Jodi Eyigor\nJoin the Network\nMeeting Schedule: Last Tuesday of the month at 2 p.m. ET URL:https://leadingagenjde.org/event/nursing-home-network/2025-02-25/ CATEGORIES:Event,Phone,Webinar END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250226T143000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250226T160000 DTSTAMP:20260430T085933 CREATED:20250214T213801Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250214T213809Z UID:10000900-1740580200-1740585600@leadingagenjde.org SUMMARY:Practical Strategies for Addressing CMS' 2025 Nursing Home Survey Changes DESCRIPTION:Fee: NJHA Members: Complimentary | LeadingAge NJ & DE Members: Complimentary | Non-Members: $49 \nOn March 24\, 2025\, nursing home surveys will include significant new areas of focus in accordance with CMS policy. This program will provide practical approaches to prepare teams for new emphasis on nurse staffing\, admissions\, transfers and discharges\, antipsychotic medications and infection prevention and control. \nFACULTY\nDeborah Gottlieb\, Managing Member\, Amadeus Healthcare Consulting\, LLC \nLEARNING OUTCOMES\n \n\nList one (1) new area of focus introduced by the updated CMS policy.\nDescribe one (1) strategy to ensure compliance with staffing requirements.\nIdentify one (1) appropriate use for antipsychotic medication in adults.\n\nRegister Here URL:https://leadingagenjde.org/event/practical-strategies-for-addressing-cms-2025-nursing-home-survey-changes/ CATEGORIES:Event,Phone,Webinar END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR