LeadingAge

LeadingAge is a national association representing more than 5,000 nonprofit aging services providers and other mission-driven organizations in the United States. The organization focuses on advocacy, education, and applied research to improve the lives of older adults and the workforce that supports them. Its members provide a wide range of services, including skilled nursing, assisted living, senior housing, home health, and hospice care. LeadingAge also operates the Center for Aging Services Technologies (CAST) and the LeadingAge LTSS Center @UMass Boston to drive innovation and evidence-based practice in the field. The association serves as a key voice in Washington, D.C., influencing federal policy related to Medicare, Medicaid, and senior housing.