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(Newtown Square, Pa.) — More jobs than ever are available in the senior care sector, and a new partnership is introducing area students to the possibilities.

Cornwall Manor Retirement Community, a continuing care retirement community in Lebanon County, PA, is celebrating its 75th anniversary. Today, the campus spans over 195 acres and is home to 600 residents of diverse backgrounds and life experiences.

LeadingAge PA and 20 fellow state affiliates, representing hundreds of mission-driven aging services providers across the country, have joined a lawsuit to overturn the Centers for Medicaid and Medicare Services (CMS) staffing mandate.

LeadingAge PA announces that eight of its member providers have been awarded grants to provide paid internships, giving students invaluable hands-on experience in aging services.

A new model of aging services was announced with the formation of Aspire for Well-being, a nonprofit holding company comprising a successful Life Plan Community and several ancillary service offerings.

(Newtown Square, Pa.) — White Horse Village residents recognize the invaluable contributions of team members by supporting their educational aspirations with scholarships. This month, 25 deserving recipients will receive awards ranging from $1,000 to $2,200 for their post-secondary education this fall.

LeadingAge PA unveils its Career Growth Partner program and spotlights its newest partner, Central Penn College. The program is designed to forge educational partnerships to provide LeadingAge PA member staff with better access to education, up-to-date curricula, and career development opportunities.

LeadingAge PA has awarded 33 scholarships totaling $40,000 through its 2024 Professional Development Scholarship program. The scholarships support staff members of LeadingAge PA member organizations statewide in pursuing various degrees, certifications, and continuing education credits.

MECHANICSBURG, PA— Messiah Lifeways has begun marketing for its new campus for those aged 62 or better, Fernecrest, with preparations to break ground on the picturesque 85-acre farmland property in October.

Pennsylvania state lawmakers in the House and Senate have passed the FY '24-'25 budget, which includes an increase in the Medicaid rates for both Nursing Homes and LIFE providers, effective January 1, 2025.

LeadingAge PA is delighted to announce the addition of five outstanding individuals to its Board of Directors. Their valuable expertise and diverse perspectives will be instrumental in furthering the association's mission to advance the evolving continuum of aging services in Pennsylvania.

NewCourtland Tower at Henry Avenue (formerly a psychiatric hospital known as EPPI) is a new innovative and inclusive housing community on 3232 Henry Avenue in the East Falls neighborhood of Philadelphia.

(Newtown Square, Pa.) — The fifth annual White Horse Village Walk to End Alzheimer’s fundraiser on June 19, 2024, has exceeded its goal, raising an impressive $29,010. The event began in 2020 when the pandemic forced the cancellation of the greater Philadelphia Walk. In the face of this challenge, the Alzheimer’s Association Delaware Valley Chapter turned to White Horse Village, and the community responded by raising $18,001 at its first event, with a five-year total of $140,698. Donations to this year’s Walk can be made at https://bit.ly/alzwalk24 until December 31, 2024.