LeadingAge North Carolina

This Thanksgiving, we’re filled with gratitude for relationships with each of you, our members. Thank you for the important work you do and for being part of our shared mission. From all of us at LeadingAge North Carolina, wishing you and your loved ones a holiday filled with connection, warmth, and joy!

Community Strength in Action The latest "2 Minutes with Tom" highlights the substantial relief efforts led by members like you for member communities and their staff in the western part of our state following Hurricane Helene. The video features powerful images shared by the communities most impacted and heartfelt letters of thanks from those whose lives have been directly touched by your generosity to the LeadingAge North Carolina Foundation Disaster Recovery Fund. ?? Watch it here: https://lnkd.in/dtvdG9Xr #CommunityStrong #HurricaneHeleneRelief #StrongerTogether #DisasterRecovery #HelpingHands #RebuildAndRecover #ReliefInAction #SupportAndRebuild #HopeInAction

?? Shoutout to Carolina Meadows, Inc. for their Rise Against Hunger event last week. ?? LeadingAge North Carolina VP and Chief Content Officer, Jennifer Gill, MSW, joined the event and helped package 15,000 meals during the first shift alone. The event is held annually and is very popular among residents (despite the hair net requirement). ?? Meals packed for this event will be shipped to people in Haiti and the Philippines. Pictured top left to right are Jennifer Gill with Eileen Ferrell, Volunteer Manager & Interim Executive Director of Carolina Meadows Foundation. ?? Many of our amazing members are making an impact in their communities every day. ?? Whether it’s through sharing resources, fundraising, volunteering, or unique initiatives, the generosity of our member communities is unmatched. ? Together, we’re making waves of positive change! ?? #CommunityImpact #MembersMakingADifference #GivingBack

A representative from E&M Consulting, Inc. will be contacting all members about advertising opportunities in the next Membership Directory. The publication will be mailed to every member – a great opportunity to promote and give your organization additional exposure.? ? We kindly ask that a representative from your organization give a moment of their time to consider the ad options. LeadingAge North Carolina receives a portion of the advertising revenue. As always, your support is greatly appreciated! In addition to reaching out to your organization by phone, E&M has provided a variety of ad rates and the option to sign-up online here: https://lnkd.in/edy9iuaX ? If you have any questions or want to advertise, please contact an E&M sales associate directly at 800-572-0011 ext. 0104 or [email protected]. #MemberDirectory #LongTermCareLeaders #GrowYourReach #SupportingOurMembers

Continuing Care Retirement Community (CCRC) contracts are the foundation for the legal, financial, and operational obligations of these communities. Join LeadingAge, Bruce Anders, Bethany Ghassemi, Dan Merriman, Dana Parsons, Jonathan Lips, and Dee Pekruhn, MBA, LNHA, on December 12 to learn about the statutory requirements that impact CCRC contracts across states. https://lnkd.in/gxt-DWSN

Share Your Expertise—2025 Conference Call for Proposals Now Open! Are you ready to make waves at our 2025 LeadingAge North Carolina conference? With the theme “Ripples of Impact,” we’re looking for speakers whose insights, stories, and strategies inspire meaningful change. If you have ideas that could impact the future of our field, now’s the time to share them! Submit a proposal?by December 31, 2024?and join us in creating a program that empowers and uplifts our community. Together, let’s make a lasting impact. Start here: https://lnkd.in/ea9aGa7F #CallforProposals #RFP #LongTermCare #AgingServices #ProfessionalGrowth #WorkforceDevelopment #RipplesofImpact #PresentandLead #LANC25

Stitching Hope and Care ?? The "Sewing Ladies" of Salemtowne Retirement Community in Winston-Salem are stitching more than blankets - they're creating 40 personal gifts of comfort. With every stitch, they’re creating 40 blankets to bring warmth and support to residents and staff of Carolina Village, Inc. in Hendersonville after Hurricane Helene. Their kindness reminds us all of the power of community and generosity. #CommunityCare #HurricaneRelief #ActsofKindness

How will the 2024 election results impact aging services policy? Join LeadingAge Monday, November 18, at 3:30 p.m. ET for a special members-only 2024 Election Edition of our National Policy Pulse call. Learn about our 2024 year-end priorities and the potential impact of the elections on aging services policy. Register here: https://lnkd.in/g_XyTyYH

How Are Acoustics Impacting Your Residents? RLPS Architects collaborated with Harrison Acoustics and just released "Sound Solutions: Managing Acoustics in Senior Living Spaces to Prevent Isolation." This white paper explores practical acoustic design strategies to create comfortable environments where meaningful interactions can flourish. Members, you are invited to download it today here: https://lnkd.in/ehkwzV2B RLPS is a Platinum?Member of LeadingAge North Carolina.

With the results of the 2024 election now clear and the Trump administration preparing to take office, the folks at Marsh McLennan Agency want to make sure LeadingAge North Carolina members have the latest information on how these changes could impact your community's employee benefits plans. ? Join their webinar December 3 at 2pm to hear from speakers James Slotnick, Vice President of Government Relations & Sustainability,?Sun Life, and Nicole Delimitros, Head of Channel Management & Partnerships. The session will cover important topics like prescription drug pricing, federal paid leave tax credits, and other key areas.? ? Feel free to reach out to Wes Bartlett directly if you have questions before the event. MarshMcLennan Agency is a Platinum Member of LeadingAge North Carolina. More info: https://lnkd.in/eqSusKt4