Mar17 – 17
Welcome to LifeSpan Network
LifeSpan Network is the largest senior care provider association in the Mid-Atlantic, representing more than 500+ senior care provider organizations in Maryland and the District of Columbia. LifeSpan’s members include not-for-profit and for-profit facilities and business associates providing care and services to seniors across the continuum of care, including: independent living, assisted living, nursing facilities, continuing care retirement communities, subsidized senior housing, and community-based and hospital-based programs.
Providers and professionals involved in senior care in Maryland and the District of Columbia turn to LifeSpan Network to learn about the latest legislation and trends in senior care. LifeSpan’s Beacon Institute provides education for senior care providers. We also offer a number of great products and services that providers can take advantage of to help them save money and run a more efficient community.
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Recent News
Fri, Mar 13
Workforce Survey – Aging Services Leadership
The Vision Centre, which AHCA/NCAL supports, is a not profit organization focused on connecting universities and providers for aging services leadership. One of their goals is to foster and grow sustainable academic programs in aging service leadership across the country. They are working on producing an up-to-date report on the challenges and opportunities of the […]
Wed, Mar 11
Take the Course Designed to Increase LPN/LVN and RN Geriatric Nursing Competency
AHCA/NCAL’s Gero Nurse Prep course significantly increases nurses’ gerontological nursing knowledge and competency test scores. Nurses who complete Gero Nurse Prep show an average24 percent increase between their pre- and post-course test scores even after working in long term care for a number of years. Research conducted in 2025 by the University of Nebraska Medical […]
Tue, Mar 10
MHCC AI Symposium Video Spotlight – Digital Mental Health Through an Intersectional Lens
Subject matter experts at the forefront of AI innovation share real-world success stories and challenges in about 25 minutes or less. Conversations highlight how to navigate AI responsibly through transparency and accountability. A trained mental health therapist and research scientist highlights considerations for the equitable design and evaluation of AI-powered digital mental health applications. The […]