BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:-//Leading Age New Jersey & Delaware - ECPv6.15.15//NONSGML v1.0//EN CALSCALE:GREGORIAN METHOD:PUBLISH X-WR-CALNAME:Leading Age New Jersey & Delaware 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:20190310T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20191103T060000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20200308T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20201101T060000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20210314T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20211107T060000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20220313T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20221106T060000 END:STANDARD END:VTIMEZONE BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20210629T103000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20210629T123000 DTSTAMP:20260512T142617 CREATED:20201229T195211Z LAST-MODIFIED:20210623T130951Z UID:10000289-1624962600-1624969800@leadingagenjde.org SUMMARY:LeadingAge NJ & DE Affordable Senior Housing Manager & Service Coordinator Round Table Meeting DESCRIPTION:LeadingAge NJ & DE Affordable Senior Housing Manager & Service Coordinator Round Table Meeting \nTopics TBD! As always\, please send subjects you’d like to discuss ahead of time to our Housing Consultant Dao (Dao@compassgroup.net) and our Membership & Events Associate Ivy (IBeck@leadingagenjde.org). \n URL:https://leadingagenjde.org/event/leadingage-nj-de-affordable-senior-housing-manager-service-coordinator-round-table-meeting-2/ CATEGORIES:Event,Front Page,Phone,Webinar END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20210616T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20210616T220000 DTSTAMP:20260512T142617 CREATED:20210121T131503Z LAST-MODIFIED:20210121T131503Z UID:10000296-1623834000-1623880800@leadingagenjde.org SUMMARY:Housing Happenings - Disaster Preparedness DESCRIPTION:LeadingAge New Jersey & Delaware is excited to partner with LeadingAge Maryland & LeadingAge Ohio on these monthly calls for Affordable Housing professionals – the 3rd Wednesday of every month at 9 am ET. \nContact our membership & events associate\, Emilie Beck for access information (ebeck@leadingagenjde.org). \nJune – Disaster Preparedness \nHere are the topics we will cover this year:  \nJanuary – COVID-19 Vaccine \nFebruary – Grieving \nMarch – No meeting due to the Housing Conference that New York will be hosting \nApril – Food and Security \nMay –Gardening and Engagement \nJune – Disaster Preparedness \nJuly – Technology \nAugust – Housing Plus Services \nSeptember – Fair Housing \nOctober – Dementia Care \nNovember – Communication \nDecember – Physical Inspections URL:https://leadingagenjde.org/event/housing-happenings-disaster-preparedness/ CATEGORIES:Event,Front Page,Phone,Webinar END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20210615 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20210619 DTSTAMP:20260512T142617 CREATED:20201222T172627Z LAST-MODIFIED:20201222T172627Z UID:10000283-1623715200-1624060799@leadingagenjde.org SUMMARY:Annual Conference + EXPO 2021 DESCRIPTION:LeadingAge NJ & DE’s & LeadingAge PA’s Joint Annual Conference + EXPO\, to be held virtually June 15 – 18\, 2021\, offers presenters an unparalleled forum to showcase a variety of forward-thinking ideas and innovations in senior care and services. Current and emerging trends\, financial operations\, reimbursement issues\, technology advancements\, marketing strategy\, and regulatory environment are just a few of the focus issues you will find in our breakout and keynote sessions! \nThe call for proposals is currently open and closes on December 30\, 2020 at 11:59 pm EST! You may review submission guidelines and submit your proposal here. URL:https://leadingagenjde.org/event/annual-conference-expo-2021/ CATEGORIES:Event,Front Page END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20210602T110000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20210602T120000 DTSTAMP:20260512T142617 CREATED:20210422T152009Z LAST-MODIFIED:20210422T152049Z UID:10000310-1622631600-1622635200@leadingagenjde.org SUMMARY:Innovative Partnerships Between Nursing Homes\, Assisted Living and PACE DESCRIPTION:Please join LeadingAge NJ & DE\, NJHA\, and the New Jersey PACE Association for an informative webinar on the opportunities for innovative partnerships between nursing homes\, assisted living communities and Programs of All-Inclusive Care for the Elderly (PACE).  This webinar will provide administrators\, directors of nursing\, social workers and case managers with an understanding of PACE and key insights into effective partnering strategies. \nComplimentary webinar on PACE – June 2nd \nThis session is also appropriate for case managers in any setting seeking community-based options for patients 55 and older who you believe qualify for nursing home level of care.  Please feel free to share with colleagues! \nPlease join us by registering at: https://njha.webex.com/njha/onstage/g.php?MTID=e05c8836ce56eff40da9583e11334d702 URL:https://leadingagenjde.org/event/5880/ CATEGORIES:Event,Front Page,Phone,Webinar END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20210519T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20210519T100000 DTSTAMP:20260512T142617 CREATED:20210121T131339Z LAST-MODIFIED:20210121T131339Z UID:10000295-1621414800-1621418400@leadingagenjde.org SUMMARY:Housing Happenings – Gardening and Engagement DESCRIPTION:LeadingAge New Jersey & Delaware is excited to partner with LeadingAge Maryland & LeadingAge Ohio on these monthly calls for Affordable Housing professionals – the 3rd Wednesday of every month at 9 am ET. \nContact our membership & events associate\, Emilie Beck for access information (ebeck@leadingagenjde.org). \nMay 19 –Gardening and Engagement \nHere are the topics we will cover this year:  \nJanuary – COVID-19 Vaccine \nFebruary – Grieving \nMarch – No meeting due to the Housing Conference that New York will be hosting \nApril – Food and Security \nMay 19 –Gardening and Engagement \nJune – Disaster Preparedness \nJuly – Technology \nAugust – Housing Plus Services \nSeptember – Fair Housing \nOctober – Dementia Care \nNovember – Communication \nDecember – Physical Inspections URL:https://leadingagenjde.org/event/housing-happenings-gardening-and-engagement/ CATEGORIES:Event,Front Page,Phone,Webinar END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20210514T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20210514T113000 DTSTAMP:20260512T142617 CREATED:20210414T132740Z LAST-MODIFIED:20210414T132740Z UID:10000307-1620986400-1620991800@leadingagenjde.org SUMMARY:Provider Update on Medicaid Managed Care - Part Two DESCRIPTION:Provider Update on Medicaid Managed Care – Part Two\nWe are pleased to announce our annual provider update on Medicaid managed care.  This time we are splitting it into two sessions.  Day 1 will feature the Department of Human Services; Day 2 will feature all 5 Medicaid managed care organizations.  Please join us! \nCLICK HERE TO REGISTER\n \nCLICK HERE TO REGISTER\n  \n  \n  \n URL:https://leadingagenjde.org/event/provider-update-on-medicaid-managed-care-part-two/ CATEGORIES:Event,Front Page,Phone,Webinar END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20210513T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20210513T113000 DTSTAMP:20260512T142617 CREATED:20210414T132654Z LAST-MODIFIED:20210414T132654Z UID:10000306-1620900000-1620905400@leadingagenjde.org SUMMARY:Provider Update on Medicaid Managed Care - Part One DESCRIPTION:Provider Update on Medicaid Managed Care – Part One\nWe are pleased to announce our annual provider update on Medicaid managed care.  This time we are splitting it into two sessions.  Day 1 will feature the Department of Human Services; Day 2 will feature all 5 Medicaid managed care organizations.  Please join us! \nCLICK HERE TO REGISTER\n \nCLICK HERE TO REGISTER\n  \n  \n  \n URL:https://leadingagenjde.org/event/provider-update-on-medicaid-managed-care-part-one/ CATEGORIES:Event,Front Page,Phone,Webinar END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20210511T130000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20210511T140000 DTSTAMP:20260512T142617 CREATED:20210429T170609Z LAST-MODIFIED:20210429T170609Z UID:10000311-1620738000-1620741600@leadingagenjde.org SUMMARY:Innovative Solutions for Affordable Senior Housing Providers\, Managers\, and Service Coordinators DESCRIPTION:Register Here to Learn More about Innovative Solutions for Affordable Senior Housing Providers\, Managers\, and Service Coordinators \nPlease join us in a town hall meeting on May 11th to discuss innovative solutions for affordable senior housing providers\, managers\, and service coordinators to support older residents to age in the community. This meeting will identify lessons learned over the past year and how strategic partnerships can expand the ability of housing providers to retain and engage older adult residents. This event is hosted by Capital Impact Partners and sponsored by both the N.J. Assisted Living Program Provider Coalition and LeadingAge New Jersey & Delaware . It is made possible through generous support from The Henry and Marilyn Taub Foundation. URL:https://leadingagenjde.org/event/innovative-solutions-for-affordable-senior-housing-providers-managers-and-service-coordinators/ CATEGORIES:Event,Phone,Webinar END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20210427T103000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20210427T123000 DTSTAMP:20260512T142617 CREATED:20201229T195701Z LAST-MODIFIED:20201229T195701Z UID:10000292-1619519400-1619526600@leadingagenjde.org SUMMARY:LeadingAge NJ & DE Affordable Senior Housing Manager Round Table Meeting DESCRIPTION:2021 LeadingAge NJ & DE Affordable Senior Housing Manager Round Table Meeting: \nWe look forward to joining together on 4/27/21 – 10:30 am – 12:30 pm EST. \nTopics TBD! As always\, please send subjects you’d like to discuss ahead of time to our Housing Consultant Dao (Dao@compassgroup.net) and our Membership & Events Associate Emilie (ebeck@leadingagenjde.org). \nContact Emilie for access info. URL:https://leadingagenjde.org/event/leadingage-nj-de-affordable-senior-housing-manager-round-table-meeting/ CATEGORIES:Event,Front Page,Phone END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20210421T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20210421T100000 DTSTAMP:20260512T142617 CREATED:20210121T130924Z LAST-MODIFIED:20210121T131230Z UID:10000293-1618995600-1618999200@leadingagenjde.org SUMMARY:Housing Happenings - Fair Housing DESCRIPTION:LeadingAge New Jersey & Delaware is excited to partner with LeadingAge Maryland & LeadingAge Ohio on these monthly calls for Affordable Housing professionals – the 3rd Wednesday of every month at 9 am ET. \nApril 21st: \nTopic – Fair Housing Updates \nLisa Tunick\, JD\, Reno & Cavanaugh \nltunick@renocavanaugh.com \n  \nContact our membership & events associate\, Emilie Beck for access information (ebeck@leadingagenjde.org). \n  \nHere are the topics we will cover this year:  \nJanuary – COVID-19 Vaccine \nFebruary – Grieving \nMarch – No meeting due to the Housing Conference that New York will be hosting \nApril – Food and Security \nMay 19 –Gardening and Engagement \nJune – Disaster Preparedness \nJuly – Technology \nAugust – Housing Plus Services \nSeptember – Fair Housing \nOctober – Dementia Care \nNovember – Communication \nDecember – Physical Inspections URL:https://leadingagenjde.org/event/housing-happenings/ CATEGORIES:Event,Front Page,Phone,Webinar END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20210421 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20210422 DTSTAMP:20260512T142617 CREATED:20210315T155624Z LAST-MODIFIED:20210315T155716Z UID:10000305-1618963200-1619049599@leadingagenjde.org SUMMARY:LeadingAge Lobby Day 2021 DESCRIPTION:Are your senators and representatives aware of your organization’s critical work? Do they understand the challenges you face or policies that could improve care and services for older Americans? \nThey should! That’s why we’re inviting you to join LeadingAge’s Lobby Day on April 21\, 2021. \nEvery year\, LeadingAge connects members with their lawmakers on Capitol Hill to advocate for policies that remove barriers to care\, advocate for more affordable senior housing\, develop new services\, improve reimbursement\, and make America a better place for older adults. This year\, as aging services providers begin the process of rebuilding in a post-crisis world\, it’s more critical than ever to make our voices heard. \nREGISTER HERE\nRegister by Wednesday\, March 24 to guarantee scheduling with your lawmakers. Participation is free and entirely virtual\, which means you can help advocate for your colleagues and community without even leaving your office. \nOn April 14\, be sure to attend LeadingAge’s prep meeting\, where we’ll share what to expect on Lobby Day and help you plan your remarks\, ensuring you get the very most out of your time with your elected leaders. From April 15-20\, join individual states as they hold strategy meetings to prepare and position members for success. URL:https://leadingagenjde.org/event/leadingage-lobby-day-2021/ CATEGORIES:Event,Front Page,Phone,Webinar END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20210420T113000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20210420T123000 DTSTAMP:20260512T142617 CREATED:20210414T154620Z LAST-MODIFIED:20210414T154620Z UID:10000309-1618918200-1618921800@leadingagenjde.org SUMMARY:Elder Abuse\, Neglect & Financial Exploitation Webinar - April 20\, 2021 11:30 – 12:30 DESCRIPTION:Elder Abuse\, Neglect & Financial Exploitation Webinar – April 20\, 2021 11:30 – 12:30 \nThe New Jersey Office of the Insurance Fraud Prosecutor Medicaid Fraud Control Unit invites you to attend our April 20\, 2021 Elder Abuse\, Neglect & Financial Exploitation Webinar.  Details about the webinar and how to register can be found on the below flyer. Register here! URL:https://leadingagenjde.org/event/elder-abuse-neglect-financial-exploitation-webinar-april-20-2021-1130-1230/ CATEGORIES:Event,Front Page,Phone,Webinar END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20210419T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20210419T130000 DTSTAMP:20260512T142617 CREATED:20210414T153021Z LAST-MODIFIED:20210414T153021Z UID:10000308-1618833600-1618837200@leadingagenjde.org SUMMARY:Long Term Care Facilities Meeting With Coalition Leadership DESCRIPTION:Long Term Care Facilities Meeting With Coalition Leadership \nThis is an invitation to participate in a LTC-only joint healthcare coalitions call with the leaders from all four of New Jersey’s healthcare coalitions on April 19 from noon to 1pm. The purpose of this call is to gain input and feedback from you on how to increase the value of the Coalitions to the LTC community. The chat function during the call will be monitored and allow for questions and comments to be submitted to the call anonymously\, if preferred. To join the meeting: Click here or call in by phone: (408) 792 – 6300 Meeting number: 127 840 2081 URL:https://leadingagenjde.org/event/long-term-care-facilities-meeting-with-coalition-leadership/ CATEGORIES:Event,Front Page,Phone,Webinar END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20210316T110000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20210316T120000 DTSTAMP:20260512T142617 CREATED:20210301T161416Z LAST-MODIFIED:20210301T161700Z UID:10000303-1615892400-1615896000@leadingagenjde.org SUMMARY:Establishing an OSHA-Compliant Respiratory Protection Program DESCRIPTION:Event Information: Establishing an OSHA-Compliant Respiratory Protection Program \nTuesday\, March 16\, 2021 11:00 am \nPlease join the NJDOH team for a webinar designed to guide and refresh facilities’ efforts to establish an OSHA-compliant respiratory protection program.  According to ED-20-026\, all long term care facility types must submit an attestation to the NJDOH by May 30\, 2021 regarding the implementation of their RPP plan. \nPresenters: \n\nEric Weren from the NJDOH Environmental & Occupational Health Assessment Program\nJessica Arias\, the Team Lead from the NJDOH Infection Control Assessment Response Program\n\nTo register: https://njha.webex.com/njha/onstage/g.php?MTID=e29a9f298fae293566220fa63c3c2c653 URL:https://leadingagenjde.org/event/establishing-an-osha-compliant-respiratory-protection-program/ CATEGORIES:Event,Front Page,Phone,Webinar END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20210309T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20210309T110000 DTSTAMP:20260512T142617 CREATED:20210303T193700Z LAST-MODIFIED:20210303T193722Z UID:10000304-1615284000-1615287600@leadingagenjde.org SUMMARY:Alternatives in Long-Term Care: PACE DESCRIPTION:Please join LANJDE at this webinar hosted by our colleagues at Parker Health Group and NJAAW. The webinar features LANJDE member Lisa Zavorski of Life St Francis and will be moderated by LANJDE Vice President\, Meagan Glaser!  \nParker Health Group\, Inc. and NJAAW present \nPrograms and Innovations Series webinars  \nFirst webinar is “Alternatives in Long-Term Care–PACE” on March 9 \n(Trenton\, NJ) March 3\, 2021 — Parker Health Group. Inc.\, a nonprofit\, NJ-based aging services organization with over 111 years of experience\, and NJ Advocates for Aging Well (NJAAW\, formerly NJ Foundation for Aging)\, will present “Alternatives in Long-Term Care-PACE\,” the first webinar in their free concurrent Programs and Innovations Series\, on March 9\, from 10 a.m. to noon ET. To register\, visit https://us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_0aI539BeQIKIa3GJu5XI1g  \nThe Programs of All-Inclusive Care for the Elderly (PACE) provides comprehensive medical and social services to certain frail\, community-dwelling elderly individuals\, most of whom are dually eligible for Medicare and Medicaid benefits. \nAs described by the NJ Department of Human Services\, Division of Aging Services’ website\, PACE is an innovative program that provides individuals who are 55 and older\, and deemed “frail\,” with comprehensive medical and social services. These services are coordinated and provided by an interdisciplinary team of professionals in a community-based center and in their homes. PACE helps participants delay or avoid long-term nursing home care. \nDuring the webinar\, PACE provider Lisa Zavorski\, Executive Director of LIFE St. Francis\, a PACE in Bordentown\, will present an overview of the PACE model\, describe how it differentiates from other managed care models and explain why this program should be expanded throughout New Jersey. Moderating will be Meagan Glaser\, Vice President of LeadingAge New Jersey & Delaware\, in Hamilton. \nZavorski was appointed Executive Director of LIFE St. Francis in Bordentown\, a subsidiary of St. Francis Medical Center and a member of Trinity Health\, in 2017. She worked at St. Francis Medical Center for 33 years and transitioned to the hospital’s PACE program in 2012. During her tenure with LIFE St. Francis\, Zavorski has held various leadership roles\, including Director of Quality and Compliance as well as Center Director. She is the recipient of the 2015 National Pace Association (NPA) Judy Baskins Volunteer Leadership Award. \nPrior to joining LeadingAge New Jersey & Delaware\, Glaser was the New Jersey State Deputy Director for the Drug Policy Alliance. There\, she led diverse coalitions in support of successful advocacy campaigns resulting in the enactment of landmark legislation. Glaser also served as the Director of Legislative Services for a New Jersey state assemblyman and completed an internship at the Princeton Public Affairs Group\, the largest government affairs firm in New Jersey. Glaser has more than a decade of policy advocacy\, government relations\, event planning\, project management and communications experience in the nonprofit sector. \nThe next webinar in the Programs and Innovations Series\, taking place in April\, will cover “Health and Housing: Senior Living Program.” The next in the Technology in Aging Services Series of webinars will address “What’s Happening Now and What Does the Future Hold.” Details will be available at a later date. \n#    #    # \nAbout Parker Health Group\, Inc. \nParker Health Group\, Inc. is a nonprofit\, New Jersey-based aging services organization with over 111 years’ experience that is committed to empowering older Americans. Since 1907\, Parker has been challenging\, changing and expanding the idea of what it means to grow older in America and how all of us can make aging part of life \nAbout NJAAW \nNJ Advocates for Aging Well (NJAAW\, njaaw.org)\, formerly NJ Foundation for Aging\, has been at the forefront of revolutionizing the aging experience since 1998. It is the only statewide nonprofit focused solely on providing leadership in public policy and education to enable older adults to live with independence and dignity in their communities. NJAAW’s social action issues include senior housing and hunger\, elder economic security\, older workers and transportation. The award-winning Aging Insights\, a monthly topical TV program produced by NJAAW\, connects caregivers\, seniors and their families to community-based services and resources. The show is available on NJAAW’s YouTube channel at youtube.com/c/njadvocatesforagingwell\, at njaaw.org and more than 70 public-access stations across NJ (check local listings for channels and times). NJAAW also presents educational forums and an Annual Conference (June 3–4\, 2021) offering development opportunities and best practices for professionals entrusted with caring for seniors. URL:https://leadingagenjde.org/event/alternatives-in-long-term-care-pace/ CATEGORIES:Event,Front Page,Phone,Webinar END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20210224T103000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20210224T110000 DTSTAMP:20260512T142617 CREATED:20201223T133905Z LAST-MODIFIED:20210203T134718Z UID:10000284-1614162600-1614164400@leadingagenjde.org SUMMARY:Awards Program - A Celebration of Excellence DESCRIPTION:SHAPING THE FUTURE …\nTHROUGH LEADERSHIP\, INNOVATION\, AND SERVICE\nThis event is free but registration is required. Please register here to secure your spot. \nThrough outstanding leadership\, personal commitment\, and innovation in services and program delivery\, LeadingAge New Jersey & Delaware members are leading the way in providing outstanding care and services to New Jersey & Delaware’s seniors. The LeadingAge New Jersey & Delaware Awards Program – A Celebration of Excellence is a great opportunity to recognize the people in our communities who are making a difference in the lives of residents\, colleagues\, and their local community. \nThis year’s ceremony will be unlike any other – we will join together virtually on February 24th from 10:30 – 11:00 am EST\, and recognize the ways in which ALL OF YOU have gone above and beyond to serve seniors across New Jersey & Delaware. This is your opportunity to share your accomplishments and those of your staff and team with LeadingAge New Jersey & Delaware colleagues\, business partners\, and industry leaders. \nAlso\, we encourage you to please consider organizing COVID safe social distance Awards Watch parties in your community so staff may enjoy the ceremony together. \nThis event is free but registration is required. Please register here to secure your spot.\nIf you have any questions please email our membership & events associate\, Emilie Beck at ebeck@leadingagenjde.org or call our office at 609-452-1161 and press option 1. \nCATEGORIES:\nExcellence in Affordable Senior Housing \nExcellence in Care (Providing Direct Care\, Support Services or Supportive Housing ) \nExcellence in Community Service \nExcellence in Innovation \nExcellence in Leadership \nExcellence in Professional Advancement \nOur Awards Program Is Sponsored By: URL:https://leadingagenjde.org/event/awards-program-a-celebration-of-excellence/ CATEGORIES:Event,Front Page,Webinar END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20210223T103000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20210223T123000 DTSTAMP:20260512T142617 CREATED:20201229T195102Z LAST-MODIFIED:20201229T195102Z UID:10000288-1614076200-1614083400@leadingagenjde.org SUMMARY:LeadingAge NJ & DE Affordable Senior Housing Manager & Service Coordinator Round Table Meeting DESCRIPTION:LeadingAge NJ & DE Affordable Senior Housing Manager & Service Coordinator Round Table Meeting \nWe look forward to joining together via zoom on 2/23/21 – 10:30 am – 12:30 pm EST. \nTopics TBD! As always\, please send subjects you’d like to discuss ahead of time to our Housing Consultant Dao (Dao@compassgroup.net) and our Membership & Events Associate Emilie (ebeck@leadingagenjde.org). \nContact Emilie for access info. URL:https://leadingagenjde.org/event/leadingage-nj-de-affordable-senior-housing-manager-service-coordinator-round-table-meeting/ CATEGORIES:Event,Front Page,Phone,Webinar END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20210217T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20210217T100000 DTSTAMP:20260512T142617 CREATED:20210121T131056Z LAST-MODIFIED:20210121T131056Z UID:10000294-1613552400-1613556000@leadingagenjde.org SUMMARY:Housing Happenings - Grieving DESCRIPTION:LeadingAge New Jersey & Delaware is excited to partner with LeadingAge Maryland & LeadingAge Ohio on these monthly calls for Affordable Housing professionals – the 3rd Wednesday of every month at 9 am ET. \nFebruary 17th:\nTopic – Grief \nMaren Simon\, LSW\, MSW \nBereavement Counselor\, Hospice of Northwest Ohio \nmsimon@hospicenwo.org \n  \nContact our membership & events associate\, Emilie Beck for access information (ebeck@leadingagenjde.org). \n  \nHere are the topics we will cover this year:  \nJanuary – COVID-19 Vaccine \nFebruary – Grieving \nMarch – No meeting due to the Housing Conference that New York will be hosting \nApril – Food and Security \nMay 19 –Gardening and Engagement \nJune – Disaster Preparedness \nJuly – Technology \nAugust – Housing Plus Services \nSeptember – Fair Housing \nOctober – Dementia Care \nNovember – Communication \nDecember – Physical Inspections URL:https://leadingagenjde.org/event/housing-happenings-grieving/ CATEGORIES:Event,Front Page,Phone,Webinar END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20210125T080000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20210125T170000 DTSTAMP:20260512T142617 CREATED:20201228T170049Z LAST-MODIFIED:20201228T174922Z UID:10000287-1611561600-1611594000@leadingagenjde.org SUMMARY:LeadingAge Housing Advisory Group Call DESCRIPTION:LeadingAge Housing Advisory Group Call \nLeadingAge Affordable Housing members across the country are invited to a weekly call to discuss current hot topics\, network with mission driven colleagues\, and ask questions to LeadingAge national staff policy experts. For call in information\, contact ebeck@leadingagenjde.org.  \n\nJanuary 25th – Health Department collaborations with Senior Housing providers (with Baltimore City Health Department) URL:https://leadingagenjde.org/event/leadingage-housing-advisory-group-call-3/ CATEGORIES:Event,Front Page,Phone END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20210121T140000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20210121T160000 DTSTAMP:20260512T142617 CREATED:20201028T174645Z LAST-MODIFIED:20201028T174645Z UID:10000280-1611237600-1611244800@leadingagenjde.org SUMMARY:Getting the Most From Your Infection Prevention Program DESCRIPTION:Getting the Most From Your Infection Prevention Program \nThis three-webinar series taught by the LW Consulting\, Inc. team of clinicians and administrators with long term care experience will address how to successfully integrate an infection preventionist into a nursing home’s or assisted living community’s operations and quality improvement program. \nSession 1: Nov. 18\, 2-4 p.m. will focus on the underlying federal and state requirements for infection prevention and control. \nSession 2: Dec. 16\, 2-4 p.m. will address the roles and responsibilities of the infection preventionist vis-à-vis the facility’s team\, with particular emphasis on policies\, procedures\, hand and respiratory hygiene\, surveillance\, QI and respiratory protection programs. \nSession 3: \nJan. 20\, 2-4 p.m. for nursing homes will focus on QAPI\, the team members’ commitment and strategies for success and; \nJan. 21 2-4 p.m. for assisted living communities will focus on the impact on the roles of team members and how to get results. \nRegister here: http://www.njha.com/education/brochure/?id=3042 URL:https://leadingagenjde.org/event/getting-the-most-from-your-infection-prevention-program-4/ CATEGORIES:Event,Front Page END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20210120T140000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20210120T160000 DTSTAMP:20260512T142617 CREATED:20201028T174600Z LAST-MODIFIED:20201028T174600Z UID:10000279-1611151200-1611158400@leadingagenjde.org SUMMARY:Getting the Most From Your Infection Prevention Program DESCRIPTION:Getting the Most From Your Infection Prevention Program \nThis three-webinar series taught by the LW Consulting\, Inc. team of clinicians and administrators with long term care experience will address how to successfully integrate an infection preventionist into a nursing home’s or assisted living community’s operations and quality improvement program. \nSession 1: Nov. 18\, 2-4 p.m. will focus on the underlying federal and state requirements for infection prevention and control. \nSession 2: Dec. 16\, 2-4 p.m. will address the roles and responsibilities of the infection preventionist vis-à-vis the facility’s team\, with particular emphasis on policies\, procedures\, hand and respiratory hygiene\, surveillance\, QI and respiratory protection programs. \nSession 3: \nJan. 20\, 2-4 p.m. for nursing homes will focus on QAPI\, the team members’ commitment and strategies for success and; \nJan. 21 2-4 p.m. for assisted living communities will focus on the impact on the roles of team members and how to get results. \nRegister here: http://www.njha.com/education/brochure/?id=3042 URL:https://leadingagenjde.org/event/getting-the-most-from-your-infection-prevention-program-3/ CATEGORIES:Event,Front Page END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20210111T080000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20210111T170000 DTSTAMP:20260512T142617 CREATED:20201228T170005Z LAST-MODIFIED:20201228T170005Z UID:10000286-1610352000-1610384400@leadingagenjde.org SUMMARY:LeadingAge Housing Advisory Group Call DESCRIPTION:LeadingAge Housing Advisory Group Call \nLeadingAge Affordable Housing members across the country are invited to a weekly call to discuss current hot topics\, network with mission driven colleagues\, and ask questions to LeadingAge national staff policy experts. For call in information\, contact ebeck@leadingagenjde.org.  \n\nJanuary 11th – Contact Tracing at senior housing communities (with experts from Johns Hopkins University) URL:https://leadingagenjde.org/event/leadingage-housing-advisory-group-call-2/ CATEGORIES:Event,Front Page,Phone END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20210104T123000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20210104T133000 DTSTAMP:20260512T142617 CREATED:20201228T165728Z LAST-MODIFIED:20201228T165728Z UID:10000285-1609763400-1609767000@leadingagenjde.org SUMMARY:LeadingAge Housing Advisory Group Call DESCRIPTION:LeadingAge Affordable Housing members across the country are invited to a weekly call to discuss current hot topics\, network with mission driven colleagues\, and ask questions to LeadingAge national staff policy experts. For call in information\, contact ebeck@leadingagenjde.org. \n  \nJanuary 4th – General updates and discussion (vaccine distribution\, news from HUD and the Hill\, etc) URL:https://leadingagenjde.org/event/leadingage-housing-advisory-group-call/ CATEGORIES:Event,Front Page,Phone END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20201222T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20201222T101500 DTSTAMP:20260512T142617 CREATED:20200220T161210Z LAST-MODIFIED:20200729T181019Z UID:10000215-1608631200-1608632100@leadingagenjde.org SUMMARY:#Tuesday StandUp - Dying Well: Strategies for Normalizing the Conversation About Death DESCRIPTION:#TuesdayStandUp is a 15 minute\, clinically focused educational teleconference which explores a variety of clinical\, regulatory\, and operational issues and best practices associated with providing care\, supports\, and services for older adults. Each call will offer listeners actionable advice designed for hands-on clinical team members\, healthcare leaders and clinicians. \nSpeaker: Eric Bush\, MD\nTopic: Dying Well: Strategies for Normalizing the Conversation About Death URL:https://leadingagenjde.org/event/tuesday-standup-dying-well-strategies-for-normalizing-the-conversation-about-death/ CATEGORIES:Event,Front Page,Phone END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20201216T140000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20201216T160000 DTSTAMP:20260512T142617 CREATED:20201028T174514Z LAST-MODIFIED:20201028T174514Z UID:10000278-1608127200-1608134400@leadingagenjde.org SUMMARY:Getting the Most From Your Infection Prevention Program DESCRIPTION:Getting the Most From Your Infection Prevention Program \nThis three-webinar series taught by the LW Consulting\, Inc. team of clinicians and administrators with long term care experience will address how to successfully integrate an infection preventionist into a nursing home’s or assisted living community’s operations and quality improvement program. \nSession 1: Nov. 18\, 2-4 p.m. will focus on the underlying federal and state requirements for infection prevention and control. \nSession 2: Dec. 16\, 2-4 p.m. will address the roles and responsibilities of the infection preventionist vis-à-vis the facility’s team\, with particular emphasis on policies\, procedures\, hand and respiratory hygiene\, surveillance\, QI and respiratory protection programs. \nSession 3: \nJan. 20\, 2-4 p.m. for nursing homes will focus on QAPI\, the team members’ commitment and strategies for success and; \nJan. 21 2-4 p.m. for assisted living communities will focus on the impact on the roles of team members and how to get results. \nRegister here: http://www.njha.com/education/brochure/?id=3042 URL:https://leadingagenjde.org/event/getting-the-most-from-your-infection-prevention-program-2/ CATEGORIES:Event,Front Page END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20201216T113000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20201216T130000 DTSTAMP:20260512T142617 CREATED:20201110T143825Z LAST-MODIFIED:20201210T135841Z UID:10000281-1608118200-1608123600@leadingagenjde.org SUMMARY:Town Hall & Lessons of Leadership DESCRIPTION:Make your voice heard! \nThis event is free but registration is required. Please register here to secure your spot.  \nA vital part of LeadingAge national’s public policy formulation process is the Town Hall Conversation they hold with state partner associations like ours. At Town Hall events\, LeadingAge national staff have the opportunity to hear directly from you\, the members. Results of the town hall conversations are shared within LeadingAge and are used to set national public policy priorities to help better represent your interests and the interests of older adults in Washington\, D.C. \nAt LANJDE’s 2020 Town Hall\, we will hear from LeadingAge national’s policy experts on topics such as nursing homes\, senior affordable housing\, workforce\, mental health & trauma and how the COVID-19 pandemic might shape our federal advocacy goals and efforts in the coming year. \nThis Town Hall Conversation is your opportunity to offer feedback to LeadingAge regarding ways federal public policy is affecting you\, your staff and community\, and the elders you serve\, with a focus on how policy could be improved. Please join us for this important and exciting event! \nTo open the Town Hall event\, we’re excited to be joined by LeadingAge Board Chair\, Carol Silver Elliott\, who will start us out with a conversation on Lessons of Leadership. Carol is one of the most dynamic leaders in aging services and we’re fortunate enough to have her on the LANJDE Board and working right here in our home state of New Jersey. \nThis segment of the Town Hall event will allow you time to reflect going into the holiday season on what the COVID pandemic has revealed about yourself\, your team and leadership style. We promise you’ll be feeling proud of your accomplishments\, curious about further opportunities for growth and fortified for the future. \nWednesday\, December 16\, 2020 11:30 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. via zoom.\nGuest Speaker: \nCarol Silver Elliott  \nCarol Silver Elliott is the President and CEO of the Jewish Home Family\, located in northern New Jersey.  Serving older adults for more than a century\, the Jewish Home continuum of services includes the Jewish Home at Rockleigh\, offering both long term care and short term rehabilitation; Jewish Home Assisted Living; Jewish Home at Home\, providing home health care and adult medical day services; Jewish Home Foundation.  Prior to joining the Jewish Home Family in 2014\, Silver Elliott served as the President and CEO of Cedar Village Retirement Community in Cincinnati\, Ohio. \nSilver Elliott began her career in acute care\, serving strategic roles in marketing\, planning and public relations.  Entering the world of older adult services in 2007\, she immediately became involved on both a State and national level.  She serves on the board of the Association of Jewish Aging Services and served as chair of the board from 2013-2015.  She was a board member of LeadingAge Ohio and joined the board of LeadingAge New Jersey in 2015.  In 2012 Silver Elliott joined the board of LeadingAge\, the organization that represents nonprofit senior care providers around the country\, and currently serves as chair. \nPassionate about elder abuse prevention\, Silver Elliott was instrumental in founding the Shalom Center at Cedar Village in 2010 and in developing SeniorHaven at the Jewish Home in 2015.  She is the recipient of numerous State and national awards for innovation and leadership and has spoken at conferences both around the country and internationally.  Her biweekly blogs in The Times of Israel have been published continuously since 2015. \nPlease register here to secure your spot.  \nThis program is sponsored by \n\nSoundmind enables families and caregivers to securely leverage voice assistants like Alexa through their secure online platform for smarter care. Now\, simply by speaking\, older adults have instant access to video calling\, concierge services\, engaging content\, and vital information for an improved quality of life. Devices are pre-configured\, shipped\, and ready to plug & play. Soundmind helped reduced depression scores by 44%.  \n \nLeft: Soundmind caregiver and family portal. Right: Soundmind secured device designed for senior living provides voice-activated video calling\, messaging\, photo sharing\, activities\, and more. URL:https://leadingagenjde.org/event/town-hall-2020/ CATEGORIES:Event,Front Page,Webinar END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20201216T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20201216T093000 DTSTAMP:20260512T142617 CREATED:20191218T001010Z LAST-MODIFIED:20200808T152734Z UID:10000169-1608109200-1608111000@leadingagenjde.org SUMMARY:Housing Happenings: Finding Strength for the Day to Day DESCRIPTION:LeadingAge NJ&DE are pleased to partner with LeadingAge Maryland and LeadingAge DC  to offer this educational teleconference series designed specifically for affordable housing professionals! \nGuest Speaker: Anne Johnson\, Senior Organizational Development Consultant Alber Enterprise Center\, the Ohio State University URL:https://leadingagenjde.org/event/housing-happenings-tbd-2/ CATEGORIES:Event,Front Page,Phone,Webinar END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20201215T103000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20201215T123000 DTSTAMP:20260512T142617 CREATED:20191213T190116Z LAST-MODIFIED:20200916T121545Z UID:10000157-1608028200-1608035400@leadingagenjde.org SUMMARY:Housing Roundtable with NJ Mental Health Players DESCRIPTION:contact ebeck@leadingagenjde.org for more info! URL:https://leadingagenjde.org/event/housing-service-coordinator-roundtable-3/ CATEGORIES:Event,Front Page,Phone,Webinar END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20201208T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20201208T101500 DTSTAMP:20260512T142617 CREATED:20200220T160930Z LAST-MODIFIED:20200729T180945Z UID:10000214-1607421600-1607422500@leadingagenjde.org SUMMARY:#Tuesday StandUp - TBD DESCRIPTION:#TuesdayStandUp is a 15 minute\, clinically focused educational teleconference which explores a variety of clinical\, regulatory\, and operational issues and best practices associated with providing care\, supports\, and services for older adults. Each call will offer listeners actionable advice designed for hands-on clinical team members\, healthcare leaders and clinicians. \nSpeaker: Kristy Yoskey \nTopic: TBD URL:https://leadingagenjde.org/event/tuesday-standup-tbd-5/ CATEGORIES:Event,Front Page,Phone END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20201202T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20201202T130000 DTSTAMP:20260512T142617 CREATED:20201113T185242Z LAST-MODIFIED:20201113T185242Z UID:10000282-1606910400-1606914000@leadingagenjde.org SUMMARY:Senior Living in Response to COVID-19 DESCRIPTION:NK Presents: Senior Living in Response to COVID-19\nRegister here URL:https://leadingagenjde.org/event/senior-living-in-response-to-covid-19/ CATEGORIES:Event,Front Page,Phone,Webinar END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR