Press Releases

  • New Learning Portal offers on-demand training

    December 1, 2021

    LeadingAge PA is excited to announce the launching of our new Learning Management System that includes recorded webinars for both continuing education credit and training! Members can take advantage of free access to many trainings and webinars on hot topics in senior services today, as well as accredited webinars for a nominal fee. Non-members can also access both the on-demand sessions at a low cost.
  • LeadingAge PA welcomes interim president & CEO

    November 1, 2021

    LeadingAge PA today announced that its Board of Directors has appointed Robert Bertolette, recently retired president and CEO of Riddle Village retirement community, as Interim President and Chief Executive Officer, effective Nov. 1. This appointment follows Adam Marles’ decision to step down and the LeadingAge PA Board of Directors commenced a search for a permanent CEO.
  • LeadingAge PA awards $98,000 in workforce grants

    October 13, 2021

    LeadingAge PA is excited to award $98,000 to members through workforce grants this year. The Association is committed to supporting its members’ efforts to attract and retain quality employees, while introducing potential staff to the many rewards a career in senior services offers.
  • LeadingAge PA appoints Bob Bertolette interim CEO

    October 12, 2021

    LeadingAge PA today announced that its Board of Directors has appointed Robert Bertolette, recently retired president and CEO of Riddle Village retirement community, as Interim President and Chief Executive Officer, effective Nov. 1. This appointment follows Adam Marles’ decision to step down and the LeadingAge PA Board of Directors commenced a search for a permanent CEO.
  • Smart Talk: LeadingAge PA joins Crisis In Care discussion

    October 8, 2021

    Adam Marles, LeadingAge PA president and CEO, joins WITF's Smart Talk discussion on the rise of Alzheimer and dementia cases in Pennsylvania, and the lack of care options in the future.
  • Alisa Miller assumes responsibilities as President and CEO of Kairos Health Systems

    October 1, 2021

    Today, Alisa Miller officially takes the reins as president and CEO of Kairos Health Systems. An experienced leader in senior services, Miller succeeded Jennifer Wimer and assumed responsibilities on October 1 in coordination with Wimer’s planned retirement.
  • LeadingAge PA issues statement on Biden mandate vaccines for nursing home workers

    August 18, 2021

    LeadingAge PA President and CEO Adam Marles today issued the following statement on President Joe Biden's mandate that all nursing home workers be vaccinated:
  • LeadingAge PA statement on vaccine mandates for health care workers

    August 4, 2021

    As the association leading the senior services industry and representing more than 380 nonprofit long-term care facilities across Pennsylvania, the safety and care of all residents and staff in member communities remains LeadingAge PA's top priority.
  • LeadingAge PA 'disappointed' by proposed Wolf administration nursing home regulations

    July 21, 2021

    LeadingAge PA, an association representing more than 380 providers of services for seniors, today issued the following statement from President and CEO Adam Marles on newly proposed nursing home regulations by the Wolf administration
  • LeadingAge PA president & CEO announced as one of the 100 most powerful people in Pennsylvania health care

    July 19, 2021

    City & State PA released the Pennsylvania Healthcare Power 100 list, with LeadingAge PA president & CEO Adam Marles among the leaders recognized in the special commemorative magazine published today.