Press Releases
LeadingAge PA News & Highlights
LeadingAge PA is at the forefront of advancing aging services in Pennsylvania. Through advocacy, innovative programs, and member support, we work to improve quality care, empower staff, and shape policy. Our press releases share the milestones, initiatives, and successes that demonstrate our ongoing impact in the sector.
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LeadingAge PA Welcomes Three New Members to its Board of Directors, Promoting Growth and Innovation
June 30, 2026
LeadingAge PA announced today the appointment of new members to its Board of Directors. Focused on growth and innovation in the aging services sector, the association believes these additions will help guide future support for providers and amplify ongoing advocacy efforts. -
LeadingAge PA Invests in the Future of Aging Services Through Professional Development Scholarships
June 23, 2026
LeadingAge PA is proud to announce the awarding of 33 scholarships totaling nearly $38,000 through its 2026 Professional Development Scholarship Program. -
LeadingAge PA Brings Senior Care Crisis to Readers Across Pennsylvania
June 19, 2026
LeadingAge PA's recent opinion piece, Senior Care: Pennsylvania's Quiet Crisis, has been published by media outlets across Pennsylvania, helping elevate the conversation about the growing challenges facing aging services providers and the urgent need for public policy solutions. -
LeadingAge PA, Providers, and Bipartisan Lawmakers Rally at State Capitol to Address PA's Senior Care Crisis
June 2, 2026
LeadingAge PA, aging services professionals, seniors, and bipartisan state lawmakers gathered today at the Pennsylvania Capitol Main Rotunda in Harrisburg to call for urgent action to address the growing senior care crisis facing communities across the commonwealth. -
LeadingAge PA and Penn State University School of Hospitality Management Launch Collaborative Learning Alliance
May 18, 2026
LeadingAge PA partners with Penn State University School of Hospitality Management to enhance the aging services workforce pipeline, connect students to careers, and promote engagement between members and academic programs. -
LeadingAge PA Honors Leaders and Innovators in Aging Services with 2026 Distinguished Service Awards
May 12, 2026
LeadingAge PA, an association representing more than 400 aging services providers, announced the recipients of its 2026 Distinguished Service Awards. These awards spotlight the outstanding work carried out by individual members and member organizations through their dedication, innovation, and leadership in aging services. -
Natalie MacDonald Promoted to Chief Operating Officer at LeadingAge PA
April 15, 2026
LeadingAge PA has announced the promotion of Natalie MacDonald to Chief Operating Officer. In her new role, MacDonald oversees operations, finance, and administrative functions while advancing partnerships that drive growth, alignment, and long-term value for LeadingAge PA and its members. -
2026 State of Pennsylvania Nursing Homes Report Reveals Growing Crisis in Senior Care
April 7, 2026
Pennsylvania’s ability to care for the fastest-growing segment of the population is under significant threat, as revealed by a new report released by LeadingAge PA, an association that represents nonprofit and mission-driven nursing homes. -
LeadingAge PA Issues Statement on Gov. Shapiro’s 2026-27 Budget Proposal
February 3, 2026
LeadingAge PA President and CEO Garry Pezzano today issued the following statement on Governor Josh Shapiro’s FY 2026–27 budget proposal. -
LeadingAge PA Issues Statement on Passage of 2025-2026 PA Budget
November 12, 2025
LeadingAge PA is disappointed that the 2025–2026 Pennsylvania state budget lacks adequate support for seniors and their care providers. It offers insufficient funding for nursing homes and LIFE providers, fails to tackle systemic funding issues, and ignores the workforce crisis in aging services statewide.