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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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Find resources and guidance to help you navigate long-term care options, aging services, and support for yourself or a loved one.
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Recent News
Thu, Nov 05
b.well Connected Health and MyDirectives Partner to Bring Advance Care Planning Documents Into Consumer Health Records
Collaboration makes critical advance care planning documents easier for individuals to access and share with the people they trust BALTIMORE and DALLAS – Oct. 21, 2026 – b.well Connected Health and MyDirectives today announced a partnership to help consumers access their advance care planning documents alongside the rest of their health information. The collaboration will connect b.well’s data network to […]
Thu, Nov 05
2026 Required Employee Notice Template now available
Employee Notice Template available Dear Stakeholders, Employers are required to notify employees about paid family and medical leave at specific times throughout their employment. You can now download the 2026 Required Employee Notice Template in Microsoft Word and customize it to fit your needs. Learn more about how and when employers should use the template. Employers will first need […]
Thu, Nov 05
Are you interested in joining the Annual Conference Planning Committee?
Please reach out to Lesley Flaim at lflaim@lifespan-network.org to be included in the kickoff meeting in late November/early December. Time Commitment: most concentrated in March and April when reviewing the proposal submissions and discussing selections. That will include reviewing them on your own ahead of time, then several meetings when to go through them and discuss a narrowed down […]




