LeadingAge is a community of over 5,400 nonprofit aging services providers and other mission-driven organizations serving older adults in states across the country. Founded in 1961, it serves as a trusted voice for aging, advocating for policies and practices that enhance the quality of life for seniors.
Key examples of work include:
- Advocacy and Policy Initiatives
- Medicare and Medicaid Advocacy: Actively lobbies for policies that support funding, access, and quality care for older adults through Medicare and Medicaid.
- Housing for Older Adults: Works on policies to expand affordable housing options for seniors, including independent living, assisted living, and supportive housing programs.
- Workforce Development: Advocate for policies and programs that address workforce shortages in aging services, such as training, retention, and career pathways.
- Leadership and Professional Development
- Larry Minnix Leadership Academy: Provides leadership training for aging services professionals, emphasizing innovation, strategy, and operational excellence.
- Educational Webinars and Workshops: Topics range from financial management in senior care to clinical best practices and compliance training in senior care.
- Technology and Innovation
- Center for Aging Services Technologies (CAST): Promotes adoption of emerging technologies to improve quality of care and operational efficiency. Examples include telehealth solutions, remote monitoring, AI-assisted care, and digital tools for senior engagement.
- Innovation Forums: Host events and competitions highlighting tech solutions that improve the lives of older adults.
- Research and Publications
- Data and Research on Aging Services: Collects and disseminates data on trends in long-term care, senior housing, and workforce development.
- Annual Ziegler Reports: Financial and operational research reports for aging services organizations.
- Membership Support and Networking
- Peer Networks: Provides platforms for members to exchange best practices and collaborate on shared challenges.
- Annual Meeting: Flagship event gathering thousands of professionals to showcase innovations, share knowledge, and build professional networks.
Resources
LeadingAge. (2025). LeadingAge Ziegler 200. https://leadingage.org/leadingage-ziegler-200/
LeadingAge. (n.d.). State technology initiatives. https://leadingage.org/state-technology-initiatives/
LeadingAge. (2023). Digital transformation in aging services. https://leadingage.org/digital-transformation-in-aging-services/
