LeadingAge CT

Founded in 1961, we are Connecticut's leading membership association of not-for-profit and Quality First aging services organizations.

[LeadingAge CT @LeadingAgeCT]

Sheehy and Primus: System for what is covered in health care is broken https://t.co/9xSmScBjpn

[LeadingAge CT @LeadingAgeCT]

Great start to the LeadingAge conference day!

[Manisha Juthani, MD, FIDSA, FSHEA, FACP @DrJuthani]

It was great to have Director Cohen visit us in CT! Public health is at its finest when we collaborate and elevate our work from the federal, to state, to local level. Together we will help protect Americans themselves and their families.

[LeadingAge @LeadingAge]

This #WorkforceWednesday, we're sharing how you can create opportunities for advancement. Caregiving professionals need opportunities to learn new skills--without clear opportunities for advancement, staff are more likely to seek out a new job. https://t.co/fBDA2CfeS7

[LeadingAge @LeadingAge]

Nonprofit and mission-driven aging services organizations are making America a better place to grow old. #LeadingAge is proud to support them.

[LeadingAge @LeadingAge]

As students & faculty return to school, it's time to plan the semester. Be sure the LeadingAge Annual Meeting + EXPO is on your radar! This is a great event to learn, network, & jump-start a career in aging services. Scholarships available: https://t.co/LP28RhVXlw

#LeadingAge22

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Social workers have left the #healthcare field at record-high rates during the #COVID pandemic, according to data from the Peterson-
@KFF Health System Tracker. #hospice #workforce @hospice_news https://t.co/gO9BzW7uVC

[Connecticut Office of Higher Education @CTHigherEd]

Do you want to learn how to be trained as a certified nursing assistant making $18.79 an hour/$39,084 a year on average? Join us for CareerConn on March 29th for more information on career schools in the state.

[LeadingAge @LeadingAge]

Our President and CEO, Katie Smith Sloan, recently shared her insights with @Lois_Bowers on the biggest challenges facing the industry. "For nonprofit organizations, strong governance will be critical to driving success and sustainability," she said. https://t.co/FT0XXaweGR

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“As our members consider a #COVID19 #vaccine mandate, they’ll do it thoughtfully. They’ll do it with lots of education.” -LeadingAge's Katie Smith Sloan #LeadingAgeVoice https://t.co/FTS8vg7hcS

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The #LTSS field is experiencing a workforce crisis. There are simply not enough
professional caregivers to provide high-quality support to older adults. We need new and concerted efforts to expand the caregiver pipeline. Read more: https://t.co/rJ5C9U7CKb #LeadingAgeVoice

[CT Public Health @CTDPH]

FACT: The COVID-19 vaccines are NOT experimental. It is safe and recommended that you get vaccinated for yourself and those around you. #CTVaxFacts

[LeadingAge CT @LeadingAgeCT]

Today we join with over 400 nonprofit aging services providers to meet with Congress and advocate for policies that could improve care and services for older Americans! #CTdelegation #LeadingAgeVoice

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Join us in celebrating #CareersInAging Week! We encourage you to share stories about how fulfilling careers in aging services can be. For ideas on how to participate, visit: https://t.co/17bIBoBRQJ

[Josh Geballe @JoshGeballe]

Important study by @YaleSPH @CDCgov & @CTDPH, covered well by @AlexPutterman. @GovNedLamont prioritized nursing homes and the elderly, over 75% of CT seniors 65+ are now vaccinated and today's 7 day average of COVID-related deaths is at its lowest since early November.

[LeadingAge @LeadingAge]

Our members are working hard to vaccinate their communities. Thank you for all that you are doing! #GetVaccinated
Photo credit: LeadingAge Member Asbury

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“I think we’re going to see home-based care grow in lots of different ways, and we look forward to being part of that growth.” -LeadingAge's Katie Smith Sloan #LeadingAgeVoice https://t.co/WT1XefOp1F @_McKnightsSL

[CT Public Health @CTDPH]

Fact, it just might save your life. Learn what it is, and what it's not, with our COVID-19 vaccine 101. #CTVaxFacts
https://t.co/CApdnkmiYV

[LeadingAge @LeadingAge]

We need your help to advocate for #COVID19 relief for older adults and their care workers! Act now: https://t.co/bjAyNUg9Hw