TALLAHASSEE, Fla.—Florida Senior Living Association (FSLA) has welcomed three new professional staff to its team. Jason M. Hand, Esq., vice president of public policy and legal affairs, will be responsible for managing the legislative, regulatory, and policy activities of FSLA on behalf of its members. Hand brings 20 years of experience with the creation and…

Sacramento, CA – The California Assisted Living Association (CALA) has published a new guide focused on helping eliminate age-bias in communication. Elevate Aging Through Language: A Usage and Style Guide is available on the CALA website. The guide was compiled from data obtained through the Elevate Aging Project conducted in partnership with Elder Care Alliance in 2018. It identifies words and phrases that…

Sacramento, CA – The California Assisted Living Association (CALA) announced today that Lauren Powell, Community Operations Director for Merrill Gardens LLC, is the recipient of a full scholarship to attend the University of Southern California’s (USC) Leonard Davis School of Gerontology. Powell says, “We are at a pivotal point in the senior living field. The…

VERO BEACH, Fla. – Harbor Retirement Associates (HRA), a regional senior living development and management company based in Vero Beach, announces that Veronica Yestrumskas, Executive Director at HarborChase of Coral Springs, has been awarded Executive Director of the Year by Florida Senior Living Association. “Being recognized with this award indicates that intangible results are regarded…

St. Louis, MO — United Access, the second largest provider of customized accessible vehicles and equipment in the nation, is pleased to offer special discounts and incentives to the members of the Missouri Assisted Living Association (MALA). With national headquartered in St. Louis, United Access provides vehicle sales for wheelchair vans, trucks and SUVs, as…

St. Louis, MO — The Oklahoma Assisted Living Association (OKALA) is pleased to offer benefits to members through a collaboration with United Access.  As the second largest provider of customized accessible vehicles and equipment in the nation, United Access provides vehicle sales for wheelchair vans, trucks and SUVs, as well as wheelchair and scooter lifts,…

ARIZONA AL Training Requirements – SIGNED BY GOVERNOR (SB 1244) Modifies the training program for AL communities to include training that is consistent with the training, competency and test methodology standards developed by the Arizona Health Care Cost Containment System (AHCCCS) for in-home direct care workers. Stipulates that the Board must prescribe rules for AL…

Jay Elias, a volunteer at The Branches of North Attleboro assisted living and memory care community in North Attleboro, Mass., was named a recipient of the Volunteer Award by the Massachusetts Assisted Living Association (Mass-ALA) at the organization’s annual Excellence Awards Dinner in May. The awards are presented each year to individuals at every level…

Michelle Tristani, corporate director of memory care for Benchmark, was named the recipient of the Employee Leadership Award by the Massachusetts Assisted Living Association (Mass-ALA) at the organization’s annual Excellence Awards Dinner in May. The awards are presented each year to individuals at every level of assisted living who have demonstrated their desire to make…

Haverhill, Mass. – Robert Lapre, dining services director for Benchmark Senior Living at Haverhill Crossings in Haverhill, Mass., an assisted living and memory care community, was named a recipient of the Dining Services Award by the Massachusetts Assisted Living Association (Mass-ALA) at the organization’s annual Excellence Awards Dinner in May. The awards are presented each…