February 2026 – Hospital & Healthcare Compensation Service (HCS) is calling on Continuing Care Retirement Community (CCRC/LPC) providers nationwide to participate in its 2026 CCRC Salary & Benefits Study. This comprehensive study gathers data on compensation and benefits trends across various CCRC staff positions, providing organizations with valuable insights to benchmark their practices and make […] Read More
We are continuing our monthly webinars and invite you to join us on February 25 from 1:00-2:30 pm via Zoom for a virtual introduction to Maryland’s forthcoming paid family and medical leave program. We’ll cover: If you have basic questions about FAMLI, this session is for you! Register for Webinar Can’t make it on February 25? The […] Read More
The Maryland Department of Health (MDH) has noted a recent increase in mumps cases. Specifically, there have been 14 cases reported in Maryland (10 confirmed and 4 probable) in 2026, compared to 4 cases (1 confirmed and 3 probable) in all of 2025. These recent cases have primarily been occurring in adults in the Baltimore […] Read More
We’re excited to share that our national organization, the American Health Care Association and National Center for Assisted Living (AHCA/NCAL), has launched a powerful new campaign: “Live Fully.” This effort is designed to demonstrate the value of long term care and encourage policymakers in Washington, D.C. to enact meaningful policy changes that will strengthen our […] Read More
“We’re really focused on, first and foremost, increasing the number of licensed assisted living programs to safely serve Maryland residents,” Sullivan told lawmakers. “We are improving interagency coordination to streamline processes, respond to needs of residents … and working holistically across the government to address the broader issue of ensuring adequate numbers of safe, affordable […] Read More
We are deeply saddened to share the passing of Ronald H. Carlson on January 10, 2026.Ron was a visionary leader and the founder of the Maryland Regional Direct Services Collaborative. He believed deeply in bringing people together to solve hard problems and spent his life advocating for direct care workers and stronger, more equitable communities. […] Read More
Introducing Luchansky Law! LifeSpan is proud to welcome our newest members. @luchanskylaw is a boutique employment law firm serving Maryland businesses. We provide practical, business-focused legal counsel to companies at every stage of growth. Running a business involves risk across many areas. When we represent employers, we take a comprehensive approach—protecting not only legal compliance, […] Read More
LifeSpan is proud to welcome @functionalpathways to membership! Celebrating 30 years of excellence, Functional Pathways (FP) is recognized as one of the nation’s leading providers of contract therapy services for Skilled Nursing Facilities, Life Plan Communities, and their affiliated Independent/Assisted Living Facilities. The Company’s physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech/language therapy, and wellness programs have proven […] Read More
The Vision Centre is doing regional forums again this Spring across the country. These are unique one day gatherings of progressive senior living providers, partners and universities focused or interested in growing senior living leadership academic programs. The goals of the forum are to gain increased awareness and share best practices around developing future leaders, […] Read More
BALTIMORE, MD – Today the Maryland Department of Aging and Johns Hopkins University announce the launch of the Johns Hopkins Memory Care Family Checklist, an innovative, evidence-based digital tool designed to help families caring for someone with cognitive challenges identify needs, access information, and connect with supports. The Checklist, developed by the Johns Hopkins University School of […] Read More