ANNUAL CONFERENCE RECAP | 2018
Outgoing Chairman’s Cocktail Reception
A cocktail reception for Outgoing Chairman of the Board Andrew Cruikshank of
Fort Hudson Health System, was held on Wednesday evening, May 23, 2018 to
thank him for his dedication and service to LeadingAge New York. At the event,
the group also welcomed incoming Chair Michael N. Rosenblut, of Parker Jewish
Institute for Health Care and Rehabilitation. This occasion is just another way for
members, sponsors, exhibitors and staff to network, collaborate and celebrate.
The reception was generously sponsored by Select Rehabilitation.
Town Hall Conversations
LeadingAge has established a new national public policy setting process,
predicated on Town Hall Conversations, to be held in each state. These town hall
conversations provide a venue for members to actively discuss issues directly
affecting them and those they serve. The input will be used for developing
LeadingAge’s public policy advocacy for the following year.
The first New York town hall was held Wednesday, May 23, 2018 during the
LeadingAge New York Annual Conference and Exposition in Saratoga Springs.
Loren Ranaletta, president and CEO of Episcopal SeniorLife Communities
in Rochester and former Chairman of the LeadingAge New York Board of
Directors, served as the moderator. The event was also attend by Nancy Hooks,
Vice President of State Partnerships, LeadingAge, members of the LeadingAge
New York Board of Directors and a representation of primary, associate and
affiliate members of the association.
The following themes arose from the town hall conversation. There are ongoing
problems across the state with the survey process including inconsistent
findings, lack of professional staff and the practice of holding facilities
responsible for one employee mistake. Members are experiencing increased
issues recruiting and retaining staff. There continues to be inadequacy of
government reimbursement. Increased litigation on a host of issues is affecting
members. They recognized the increased need for non-medical social support in
the community and increased funding for supportive housing.
A second town hall meeting is planned for the fall for a downstate location.
Look for more details later this summer. More information on the town hall
model can be found on the LeadingAge website at http://www.leadingage.org/
grassroots/leadingage-needs-your-input-town-hall-conversations.
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