Scott Eckstein

Managing Director
Active Living International
Las Vegas, NV, USA
  • 130-E. International Perspectives: Fostering Lifelong Engagement in Age-Inclusive Urban Areas

    • Monday, November 03, 2025

    3:00 – 4:00 p.m.

    130-E. International Perspectives: Fostering Lifelong Engagement in Age-Inclusive Urban Areas

    A growing percentage of older adults live in urban areas, and this trend is expected to continue. This session will illustrate how to reimagine urban spaces as collaborative, age-inclusive environments that view ageing as a societal asset. Presenters will share their expertise in age-friendly urban design and urban longevity. They’ll introduce you to the City of Longevity framework, developed by the United Kingdom’s National Innovation Centre Ageing to promote healthier, more inclusive urban environments. Representatives from Lasell Village in Newton, MA, will describe their community’s focus on integrating lifelong education, multigenerational design, and community engagement. Don’t miss this opportunity to explore program designs, urban planning strategies, and data-driven approaches to creating healthier, more inclusive cities for all ages.

Joesha Edmorin

Program Manager
LBFE Boston | Little Brothers -Friends of the Elderly
Boston, MA, USA
  • 6-E. Can Technology Foster Meaningful Relationships?

    • Monday, November 03, 2025

    3:00 – 4:00 p.m.

    6-E. Can Technology Foster Meaningful Relationships?

    Social isolation puts many older adults at risk for declines in physical and mental well-being. In-person communication is the best antidote to this isolation, but it’s not always available to those who need it most. That’s why technology is playing an increasingly vital role in helping older adults connect with others. This session will describe how a Boston-based affordable housing provider and its community partner connected older housing residents with their peers while teaching them how to stay connected through technology. Presenters will share their experiences recruiting university students to teach technology skills to a diverse group of older adults. You’ll gain strategies for creating programming that fosters socialization and community-building by helping older adults use technology with confidence.

Brad Edmunds

Weyrich Health Care Center Administrator
Westminster Village
Scottsdale, AZ, USA
  • 134-H. The Evolution of Campus Design: A Holistic Approach

    • Tuesday, November 04, 2025

    3:00 – 4:00 p.m.

    134-H. The Evolution of Campus Design: A Holistic Approach

    As the older adult population continues to grow, senior living communities must evolve to meet the increasingly diverse and multifaceted needs of their residents. This session will provide two essential tools for achieving this goal: experience-based design, which examines the lived experiences, emotions, and behaviors of older adults, and data-driven design, which uses quantitative metrics to identify inefficiencies and enhance functionality. Presenters will explore the principles, value, and application of both design models and offer tips for combining these approaches to create communities that balance empathy and efficiency. You’ll gain tools to help you build adaptable, sustainable, and future-ready living spaces that promote the physical, emotional, and social well-being of older adults.

Jason Eldering

Chief Executive Officer
Southern Cross Care (QLD)
Upper Mount Gravatt, QLD, Australia
  • 43-B. International Perspectives: Building Community-Integrated Care Settings

    • Sunday, November 02, 2025

    2:45 – 3:45 p.m.

    43-B. International Perspectives: Building Community-Integrated Care Settings

    Two solutions to improve services for older adults have emerged independently on opposite sides of the globe, and both will be showcased during this session. Presenters from St. Monica Trust in Bristol, United Kingdom, and Southern Cross Care in Queensland, Australia, will explain how they enhanced quality of life in aged care by listening to their communities, collaborating with trusted partners, and creating outward-facing, integrated care settings. Learn how St Monica Trust shaped The Chocolate Quarter design during 250 focus groups with residents and community stakeholders. Explore how Southern Cross Care Queensland’s Chinchilla Community Wellness Hub promotes provider interaction while reducing resident isolation. You’ll discover how to build integrated communities with older adults at their center.

Jacob Elliott

Director Of Operations Management
LCS
Des Moines, IA, USA
  • 29-C. A Collaborative Approach to Strategic Planning

    • Sunday, November 02, 2025

    4:30 – 5:30 p.m.

    29-C. A Collaborative Approach to Strategic Planning

    Strategic planning is a team sport requiring clear communication, mutual accountability, and a shared vision among all participants. This session will draw on the experiences of Porters Neck Village, a life plan community in Wilmington, NC, to explore essential steps in the strategic planning process. Presenters will outline the roles that the single-site community’s board members, management organization, executive director, staff, and residents played in developing its 10-year growth and campus expansion plan. They will describe how planning decisions were discussed and communicated, how participants held each other accountable, and how retreats, committee meetings, board meetings, and resident gatherings advanced the process. You’ll gain practical strategies that can be applied to your community’s strategic planning process.

Michael Emery

Executive Vice President, Strategy
Curana Health
Austin, TX, USA
  • 3-B. Remote Monitoring: Transforming Care Across the Continuum

    • Sunday, November 02, 2025

    2:45 – 3:45 p.m.

    3-B. Remote Monitoring: Transforming Care Across the Continuum

    Remote patient monitoring (RPM) technologies can transform care delivery across the continuum. This session will showcase two types of RPM devices: contactless devices that track key clinical indicators like heart rate and respiratory changes, and connected devices like blood sugar monitors, blood pressure monitors, pulse oximeters, and digital scales that collect vitals remotely. Presenters will explain how these technologies help prevent health complications and unnecessary emergency room visits by sending data to remote clinicians who can follow up with care teams as needed. Discover how RPM technology can help your organization reduce staff burden and improve resident/patient (and family) satisfaction. You’ll gain practical insights for selecting and deploying RPM solutions in your community.

Rebekah Erickson

National Director of Employee Experience
Covenant Living Communities and Services
Skokie, IL, USA

Jodi Eyigor

Senior Director, Nursing Home Quality & Policy
LeadingAge
Washington, DC, USA
  • 87-L. How to Align Quality Improvement and Financial Success

    • Wednesday, November 05, 2025

    11:30 a.m. – 12:30 p.m.

    87-L. How to Align Quality Improvement and Financial Success

    A collaborative Quality Incentive Payment program implemented by an Ohio-based aging services provider resulted in a $14 million increase in Medicaid reimbursements and a 70% improvement in quality measure points. Attend this session to learn how the organization achieved this remarkable feat. Presenters will discuss the critical need to align clinical and financial goals, especially now that federal and state programs increasingly tie funding to quality outcomes. They will provide an overview of federal and state quality-based payment programs and show you how improved quality outcomes can drive clinical excellence and financial sustainability. You’ll learn how to navigate quality-based payment programs, implement evidence-based performance improvements, and leverage facility-specific data to create positive changes.

  • 116-G. How Will Federal Policy Changes Impact Your Nursing Home?

    • Tuesday, November 04, 2025

    8:30 – 9:30 a.m.

    116-G. How Will Federal Policy Changes Impact Your Nursing Home?

    Every new federal administration reshapes the country’s policy landscape in ways that can significantly impact the daily operations of nursing homes nationwide. During this session, the LeadingAge advocacy team will discuss recent policy developments from the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, and the current administration. Presenters will help you understand how these developments are likely to affect your organization. They’ll also identify resources and advocacy opportunities that can keep you informed about future changes.

  • 121-J. Federal Policy Across the Continuum

    • Wednesday, November 05, 2025

    8:30 – 9:30 a.m.

    121-J. Federal Policy Across the Continuum

    Are you managing multiple service lines across the continuum, or just curious about the broader policy landscape affecting aging services? This session is designed for you. The LeadingAge advocacy team will be on hand to review this year’s federal policy successes and challenges. You’ll gain a clear understanding of key federal legislative and regulatory changes impacting nursing homes, hospice, affordable housing, home health, adult day services, and Medicaid home and community-based services. You’ll also hear the latest updates on legal matters, workforce development, and Medicare Advantage. Don’t miss this opportunity to catch up on 2025’s policy news and prepare for the advocacy initiatives that are expected to emerge in 2026.

Sean Fahey

Attorney
Hall Render Killian Heath & Lyman PC (IN Office)
Indianapolis, IN, USA
  • 109-C. SNF Regulations: Get the Clarity You Need to Succeed

    • Sunday, November 02, 2025

    4:30 – 5:30 p.m.

    109-C. SNF Regulations: Get the Clarity You Need to Succeed

    Regulatory changes and survey trends impact all skilled nursing facilities (SNF) across the nation. This session will review and evaluate significant regulatory developments from the past year. Presenters will provide updates on the minimum staffing standards and other long-term care regulations. They will also identify current survey trends by reviewing the top survey citations issued regionally and nationally. Throughout the session, you’ll be encouraged to discuss common regulatory challenges in skilled nursing and share best practices related to regulatory developments and survey trends. You’ll also learn how to anticipate and prepare for future regulatory developments and surveys.

Alan Fairbanks

President
Serviam Value-Based Care Alliance
Kansas City, MO, USA
  • 77-E. Positioning Senior Living in a Value-Based Care Environment

    • Monday, November 03, 2025

    3:00 – 4:00 p.m.

    77-E. Positioning Senior Living in a Value-Based Care Environment

    Recent research suggests that senior living residents experience lower mortality rates and fewer hospitalizations than their peers in the broader community. This session will explore what these research findings suggest about the growing value of the housing and care provided to older adults living in congregate settings. Presenters will discuss the role that senior living organizations play in delivering integrated solutions for chronic disease management and proactive well-care. They will also detail integrated housing and care models that offer preventive services while boosting resident satisfaction, improving healthcare outcomes, and providing financial incentives to senior living providers. You’ll gain insights into the role of data in positioning your community to participate in value-based care.

Nicole Fallon

VP, Integrated Services and Managed Care
LeadingAge
Washington, DC, United States
  • 108-B. Medicare Disruptions: Adopting Strategies for Resilience

    • Sunday, November 02, 2025

    2:45 – 3:45 p.m.

    108-B. Medicare Disruptions: Adopting Strategies for Resilience

    The Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Innovation (CMMI) is pursuing a new strategic direction aimed at reducing healthcare costs, shifting more financial risk to providers, and modifying existing CMMI models. At the same time, Congress is discussing significant changes to Medicare Advantage that could dramatically impact provider revenue streams, contracting strategies, and payer mixes. During this session, you’ll gain insights into these federal policy shifts and how they could reshape revenue models and affect the financial stability of aging services organizations. Presenters will share strategic approaches to help you manage risk and adapt to a rapidly evolving payer landscape. Don’t miss this opportunity to stay ahead of the curve and ensure your organization’s long-term viability in a changing healthcare environment.

  • 121-J. Federal Policy Across the Continuum

    • Wednesday, November 05, 2025

    8:30 – 9:30 a.m.

    121-J. Federal Policy Across the Continuum

    Are you managing multiple service lines across the continuum, or just curious about the broader policy landscape affecting aging services? This session is designed for you. The LeadingAge advocacy team will be on hand to review this year’s federal policy successes and challenges. You’ll gain a clear understanding of key federal legislative and regulatory changes impacting nursing homes, hospice, affordable housing, home health, adult day services, and Medicaid home and community-based services. You’ll also hear the latest updates on legal matters, workforce development, and Medicare Advantage. Don’t miss this opportunity to catch up on 2025’s policy news and prepare for the advocacy initiatives that are expected to emerge in 2026.