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Despite Debby's attempt to ruin our plans, our 2024 Joint Board Retreat was phenomenal! We are so fortunate to have incredible members and leaders on our Lifespan, Beacon and LPS Boards who guide and inspire us each day. Special thank you to Maryland Secretary of Aging, Carmel Roques, for joining us and providing an exciting look into the plans for Longevity Ready Maryland. An additional thank you to our sponsors: Bodie Attorney at Law, DIAMOND MEDICAL LABORATORIES, LLC., Remedi SeniorCare Pharmacy, RCM&D, and Therapy Systems DME. Huge congratulations to the comeback-winners of our Cornhole Cup, Chris Trigger and Stanley Snow! Kristine Metter, CAE - thank you for guiding us towards our mission and vision, and for encouraging us to think about the rapidly approaching future of aging services. Here's to a fantastic end to 2024, featuring our Annual Conference in September, and an energized entrance into 2025!

Check out this lovely "Sip and Social" networking event hosted by CommuniCare Health Services Cumberland Healthcare Center! Guests and teams from local communities were able to tour some updated rooms, network, enjoy the complimentary wine tasting (by Charis Winery), charcuterie, door prizes, and dessert tables. Thank you to ED Nola Blowe for organizing!

The 2024 LifeSpan Annual Conference is only 50 DAYS AWAY! Don't miss your chance to network with 600+ industry professionals, hear from Ray Lewis, Mary Lou Retton, and more! Register today: https://lnkd.in/e-Hrx3hD

Congratulations to Brightview Senior Living -- three of their dedicated nurses have been recognized as 2024 Baltimore Magazine's Excellence in Nursing Award winners! "Please join us in congratulating April Ames, the Senior Health Services Director at Brightview Bel Air, Nancy Maina, the Senior Health Services Director at Brightview Severna Park, Area Wellness Nurse Amanda Llorens. We are incredibly proud of their outstanding contributions and for embodying the excellence in care that Brightview stands for. Join us in celebrating their well-deserved recognition!"

We were thrilled to have the opportunity to visit with the team at Charlotte Hall Veterans Home! They have 126 acres and have been "Serving those who serve" with Assisted Living, Skilled Nursing, and memory care for almost 40 years! The campus itself dates back to the 1700s--it was one of the first schools in the United States. Executive Director Sonia Bailey-Gibson, MPA and the Deputy Director of the Maryland Department of Veterans Affairs, Rodney Jones, gave us a wonderful tour. Highlights included the tiki bar, the accessible patio swing, and the Army/Navy football-themed rehab wing! A beautiful day in a beautiful community--thank you for having us!

*LAST CALL* A little bird told us that today is the FINAL DAY to receive Early Bird pricing on registration and Exhibit Booths at our Annual Conference. We hope to see you in Ocean City in just over two months! https://lnkd.in/eM9McN3s

A true highlight of our summer - the Williamsport Retirement Village 28th Jet Ski Event! The smiles, echoing laughter, and wonderment that this event brings is fantastic. Many of these residents have never seen water, ridden a jetski, pontoon, or have been missing their coastal views for quite some time. Check out the news article below to learn more and congratulations to the staff and team at WRV for a fantastic day! https://lnkd.in/g2YSpj4F

In partnership with the Ceca Foundation, LifeSpan would like to recognize three Long Term Care heroes for their spirit of selflessness at the upcoming 2024 Annual Conference and Expo in Ocean City, MD. Nominate your long term care hero for recognition - any person working in or supporting long term care in Maryland is eligible. Nominations will be accepted through Wednesday, July 31--visit our Conference website for more details. https://lnkd.in/eWqXDEV9 Here's a look at one of our 2023 Award recipients, JoAnn Thomas!

QUICK! Take advantage of these early bird registration rates for two programs offered through The Beacon Institute in partnership with the National Council of Certified Dementia Practitioners (NCCDP). The purpose of these programs is to provide health care professionals who care for residents with Alzheimer’s or dementia with specialized training to ensure appropriate, competent, and sensitive care. They're a must for all health care professionals who provide services to residents with dementia. In order to be approved and certified as a CADDCT you must attend and complete the one and a half days Train-the-Trainer seminar. Rates increase on August 13--claim your spot today! 8/21 CDP: https://lnkd.in/eqV3Uzeu 8/21-22 CADDCT: https://lnkd.in/e4kfbQ5z

Need or want a specific certification? Look no further! The Beacon Institute is offering a variety this summer and fall with in-person and virtual options available. Click the link to learn more: https://lnkd.in/e_gMj3qD