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This session highlights the serious risks of dehydration in older adults and why it’s often missed. Participants will learn how to identify warning signs, understand key health impacts, and build practical, engaging strategies to keep residents safely hydrated. It will also outline steps for creating a sustainable hydration program that supports both resident wellness and staff accountability.

LeadingAge PA Presenting Sponsor SFCS invites you to their 41st Annual By Design Conference: Create. Connect. Inspire. Go beyond architecture and explore strategies for building thriving life plan communities from experts who understand the unique challenges of senior living.

This session breaks down why traditional training isn’t enough to meet today’s workforce challenges in healthcare. Participants will explore the shift toward workforce-preparation models, learn from research and a case study, and walk away with practical strategies to build a stronger, more resilient direct care workforce.

The Leadership Exchange Series is your monthly space to deepen your leadership capacity, expand your perspective, and connect with a dynamic community of peers. Inspired by Ryan Leak’s Leveling Up, each session blends practical insight with meaningful reflection. This is leadership learning that stays grounded in real life and real work, with conversations that move beyond theory and into honest, personal growth. As an alum, you’re invited into a shared experience designed to spark connection, build momentum, and support your development as a leader across any stage of your journey.

This session explores practical, evidence-based strategies to strengthen nurse recruitment and retention in post-acute and senior care settings. Attendees will learn how targeted upskilling programs and intentional culture-building can reduce turnover, enhance engagement, and create a sustainable pipeline of nursing talent. Leaders will walk away with actionable tools they can begin implementing immediately.

Effective communication during emergencies is a critical component of organizational leadership in various industries, healthcare and long-term care settings. When an acute crisis occurs—such as a natural disaster, a missing resident, or other high-risk events—CEO’s, administrators and nursing leaders are often required to manage rapidly evolving information while addressing the concerns of multiple stakeholders, including clients, residents, staff, regulatory agencies, vendors, and the media. Failure to communicate clearly and transparently can compromise trust, damage professional reputations, and hinder the organization’s ability to respond effectively.

This webinar helps members fully leverage their LeadingAge PA membership by highlighting available benefits, resources, and support services. Attendees will learn practical ways to maximize value across advocacy, compliance, workforce, and networking opportunities.