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COVID-19 News & Updates
Thursday, October 21, 2021   (0 Comments - view/add)
ARPA Funds to Support Aging Services and Vaccine Mandates »
Monday, October 18, marked the end of the third special session for the Texas Legislature. Governor Abbott included severa...
Friday, August 20, 2021   (0 Comments - view/add)
Update on CMS Intent to Require Staff Vaccination in Certified Nursing Homes »
President Joe Biden officially issued an announcement on Wednesday requiring all Medicare and/or Medicaid-funded nursing h...
Wednesday, August 18, 2021   (0 Comments - view/add)
Federal Government to Mandate Vaccinations for all Nursing Facility Staff »
Dear Members: The Biden Administration just  announced  that it is going to require all nursing home staff t...
Monday, June 7, 2021
The Latest COVID-19 Updates | June 7, 2021 »
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Monday, May 24, 2021   (0 Comments - view/add)
The Latest COVID-19 Updates | May 24, 2021 »
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Policy Update
Friday, October 20, 2023   (0 Comments - view/add)
Older Texans and Their Families Deserve Quality Nursing Home Care: Let’s Get It Right! »
by Rodney Rueter, President & CEO of Lutheran Sunset Ministries, and past Chair of LeadingAge Texas  Over the p...
Tuesday, May 30, 2023   (0 Comments - view/add)
Legislative Update – Sine Die Edition »
Monday, May 29th marked the end of the 88th legislative session. LeadingAge Texas worked tirelessly on issues impacting no...
Tuesday, January 24, 2023   (0 Comments - view/add)
LeadingAge Texas Applauds Investment in Senior Care in Base Budget Proposals »
LeadingAge Texas applauds the Texas Legislature for prioritizing seniors in budget bills filed by State Senator Joan Huffm...
Thursday, March 17, 2022   (0 Comments - view/add)
LeadingAge Stands Up for Members in Response to White House Nursing Home Reform Statement »
Since the release of the White House statement on improving safety and quality of care in the nation’s nursing homes , Le...
Wednesday, October 6, 2021   (0 Comments - view/add)
Action Alert – ARPA Funding Bill »
Texas House Appropriations Committee  will be hearing HB 145 which allocates ARPA funding. It does not include any re...

Member Highlights
Tuesday, June 4, 2024   (0 Comments - view/add)
Juliette Fowler Communities Partners With Bezos Academy to Open a Tuition-Free, Full-Day Preschool »
With space for 60 children, Bezos Academy Dallas - Lakewood marks the sixth Bezos Academy preschool announced in the Dalla...
Sunday, June 2, 2024   (0 Comments - view/add)
11th Hour Program Brings the Power of Connection to Those at the End of Life »
This year’s Older Americans Month theme, “Powered by Connection,” aptly describes this LeadingAge member’s initiative to...
Thursday, April 4, 2024   (0 Comments - view/add)
Ventana by Buckner Names John Falldine Senior Executive Director »
The Dallas nonprofit senior living community will benefit from Falldine’s experience within the senior living industry.&nb...
Thursday, March 14, 2024   (0 Comments - view/add)
Buckingham Resident Celebrates National Craft Month with Textiles »
March is National Craft Month, a month dedicated to celebrating creativity and craftsmanship. During this month, individua...
Monday, February 12, 2024   (0 Comments - view/add)
The Buckingham Resident Celebrates National Grandmother Achievement Day »
February 11 was National Grandmother Achievement Day, a day to celebrate the remarkable grandmothers who enrich our lives...

Message from George
Wednesday, December 13, 2023   (0 Comments - view/add)
Embracing Growth and Gratitude »
Dear LeadingAge Texas Members, As we approach the 2023 festive season, I find myself reflecting on the incredib...
Tuesday, November 22, 2022   (0 Comments - view/add)
Happy Thanksgiving from LeadingAge Texas »
Dear Members,    Before gathering this week with family and friends for good eats, the LeadingAge Texas team wou...
Thursday, May 12, 2022   (0 Comments - view/add)
Recent Coverage of CCRC Operations »
Dear Members:  We’ve heard from several of you about the Dallas Morning News’ Apr. 29 story, “Here’s how continuing...
Thursday, February 10, 2022   (0 Comments - view/add)
What Have We Learned After Two Years? »
Looking back on February 2020, LeadingAge Texas had just completed a successful Leadership Conference in College Station....
Thursday, December 2, 2021   (1 Comment - view/add)
Giving Thanks »
With the holiday season in full swing and 2021 coming to a close, it is a fitting time to reflect. Join me in looking back...

General News
Monday, March 4, 2024   (0 Comments - view/add)
Announcing the 2024 Award Winners »
The LeadingAge Texas Awards Program celebrates individuals who have demonstrated unwavering dedication to the field of agi...
Thursday, June 8, 2023   (0 Comments - view/add)
Reflecting on the 2023 Annual Conference & Solutions EXPO: Key Highlights »
The LeadingAge Texas 2023 Annual Conference & Solutions EXPO , held from May 21-24, 2023, at Kalahari Resorts Texas...
Thursday, March 2, 2023   (0 Comments - view/add)
Teamwork Makes the Dream Work: Attend the Annual Conference as a Team »
Unleash the full potential of your team by attending this year's Annual Conference together!  The LeadingAge Texas&nb...
Thursday, January 5, 2023   (0 Comments - view/add)
Shifting Communications to the LeadingAge Texas Member Community »
Members, Recognizing the need to lessen the number of email communications from your association, and to seamlessl...
Tuesday, November 29, 2022   (0 Comments - view/add)
LeadingAge Texas in the News »
November 27, 2022 -  Texas senior care facilities face nursing shortage November 15, 2022 - Texas’ nursing homes...

Quarterly Catch-Up
Thursday, December 1, 2022   (0 Comments - view/add)
2022 Accomplishments »
In 2022, LeadingAge Texas made your needs a priority through access to timely information and education, leadership develo...
Thursday, July 21, 2022   (0 Comments - view/add)
Quarterly Catch-Up: July 2022 »
Click here  to read an overview of our work for you in the second quarter of 2022.  
Thursday, April 7, 2022   (0 Comments - view/add)
Quarterly Catch-Up: April 2022 »
Click here to read an overview of our work for you in the first quarter of 2022.  
Thursday, December 2, 2021   (0 Comments - view/add)
2021 Accomplishments »
In 2021, LeadingAge Texas made your needs a priority through COVID-19 support, education, networking, resources, & mon...
Thursday, October 28, 2021   (0 Comments - view/add)
Quarterly Catch-Up: October 2021 »
Click here  to read an overview of our work for you in the third quarter of 2021.  

The Chaplain's Corner
Thursday, April 13, 2017   (0 Comments - view/add)
The Chaplain's Corner: Doing vs. Being in Chaplaincy & The Second Half of Life »
By Dave Anfenson, M.Div., Campus Pastor/Hospice Chaplain, Lutheran Sunset Ministries When you think about what give...
Thursday, March 9, 2017   (0 Comments - view/add)
Happiness »
By Rev. Rick B. Webb, D.Min., Chaplain, Buckner Westminster Place Happy! Now that is a happy dog! I could...
Thursday, February 2, 2017   (0 Comments - view/add)
The Chaplain's Corner: A Team Approach to Spiritual Care »
By Rev. Brent Ashby, Minister of Spiritual Life, Presbyterian Village North. At a recent gathering of chaplain...
Thursday, July 14, 2016   (0 Comments - view/add)
The Chaplain's Corner: The Art of Growing Young »
by Danny Mack, Hospice Chaplain, Bereavement Coordinator, Christian Care Senior Living Communities ; Author, Speaker &n...
Thursday, March 10, 2016   (0 Comments - view/add)
The Chaplain's Corner: Making a Difference »
by Kevin McSpadden, M.Div., MARE, Chaplain, Baptist Retirement Community   Being involved in eldercare often ca...

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