| Press Releases 2025 |
LeadingAge Southeast Press Releases2025Thursday, November 20, 2025 LeadingAge Southeast, the association representing high-quality senior living and aging services providers across Florida, Alabama, Louisiana, and Mississippi, applauds the launch of Operation Senior Shield, a new statewide alert system designed to keep older adults informed, empowered, and protected from scams. The initiative—introduced by Lt. Governor Jay Collins and Florida Department of Elder Affairs Secretary Michelle Branham—aims to ensure older adults, caregivers, and providers have timely and practical information to stay one step ahead of emerging fraud schemes. Thursday, October 2, 2025 LeadingAge Southeast proudly announces that 16 nursing homes across Florida have been awarded the prestigious Governor’s Gold Seal Award, recognizing sustained excellence in long-term care. Of these honorees, 14 are members of LeadingAge Southeast, underscoring the association’s leadership in advancing quality, innovation, and compassionate care for older adults. Read More... Wednesday, July 23, 2025 LeadingAge Southeast Honors 2025 Award Recipients at Annual Convention LeadingAge Southeast celebrated excellence across the field of aging services during its 62nd Annual Convention & Exposition at the Gaylord Palms Resort & Convention Center, presenting the association’s 2025 awards to outstanding individuals and organizations making a profound impact on the lives of older adults. Read More... Tuesday, July 22, 2025 LeadingAge Southeast Announces 2025–2027 Board Leadership LeadingAge Southeast proudly announces Teresa Scott, President/CEO of Penney Retirement Community, as Chair of the Board of Trustees. She was formally inducted during the association’s Annual Convention and Exposition, the largest gathering of senior living leaders in the Southeast. Read More... Tuesday, July 1, 2025 LeadingAge Southeast Names Joey Mookerjee as Chief Operating Officer LeadingAge Southeast, the premier association representing mission-driven senior living providers across Florida, Alabama, Louisiana, and Mississippi, is pleased to announce that Joey Mookerjee will join the organization as Chief Operating Officer, effective July 7, 2025. Mookerjee brings more than 15 years of operational leadership in senior living to the role, with deep experience in community management, strategic planning, and organizational performance. Read More... Tuesday, May 20, 2025 LeadingAge Southeast Announces Dan Merriman as Director of Continuing Care Policy LeadingAge Southeast, the premier association serving high-quality senior living providers across parts of the Southeast, is pleased to announce that Dan Merriman will join the organization as Director of Continuing Care Policy, effective June 2, 2025. Merriman brings more than 20 years of expertise in senior living regulation, compliance, and public policy to the role, making him a vital addition to the team. Read More... Thursday, May 1, 2025 LeadingAge Southeast and the Florida Life Care Residents Association (FLiCRA), in partnership with other key stakeholders, are proud to announce the formation of a new workgroup dedicated to reviewing and strengthening regulations for Florida's Continuing Care Retirement Communities (CCRCs). The workgroup will focus on ensuring that Florida's CCRCs remain financially viable, offering stability and security to both residents and communities. As part of this collaborative effort, the workgroup will evaluate current regulatory frameworks and identify opportunities for improvements that better protect the interests of CCRC residents and their financial investments. Read More... Monday, March 17, 2025 Steve Bahmer, President and CEO of LeadingAge Southeast, testified today before the Senate Banking and Insurance Committee, expressing concerns about proposed legislation impacting Continuing Care Retirement Communities (CCRCs) in Florida. His testimony addressed the potential unintended consequences of SB 1656, a bill aimed at enhancing resident protections in CCRCs.
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