LeadingAge Connecticut: The Power of Membership.


Together We Are Strong

LeadingAge Connecticut & Rhode Island is a partnership of strength. Our strength lies in the knowledge and experience of our members. Membership in LeadingAge Connecticut & Rhode Island is an investment by your organization to assure the continued growth and prosperity of your organization and the field of aging services. As a LeadingAge Connecticut & Rhode Island member, you not only benefit from the expertise of others, but also share in the development of the field. Together members can share the experience of the past and grow to meet the future.

LeadingAge Connecticut & Rhode Island is a membership organization representing over 178 not-for-profit and mission-driven provider organizations serving older adults across the continuum of aging services, including nursing homes, residential care homes, senior housing, senior housing plus services, life plan communities, adult day services, home health care agencies, hospice agencies and assisted living communities. LeadingAge Connecticut & Rhode Island members are sponsored by religious, fraternal, community and municipal organizations that are committed to providing quality care, services, and supports to the older adults they serve.

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Benefits of Membership

LeadingAge Connecticut & Rhode Island members receive the benefits of membership in both LeadingAge Connecticut & Rhode Island and LeadingAge. The information and expertise that is afforded to our members comes from both the state and the national level. 

Not-for-profit Provider Members receive the following benefits:

Advocacy- legislative and regulatory lobbying on the state and national levels

Networkingcollaborate and learn with other professionals at state and national events. Committees and professional councils give members the opportunity to address issues and share best practices.

Group Purchasing- opportunities with Value First

Communication- keep current on pressing issues affecting our field through weekly membership e-newsletters

Education- top-notch and timely educational programs

Everyone from service coordinators to students to salespersons agree on one thing: a LeadingAge Connecticut & Rhode Island membership secures a spot in a community committed to making our state a better place to grow old.

Provider Application 

 

Subscriber Opportunity

LeadingAge Connecticut & Rhode Island offers an annual subscription that is designed specifically for providers with ownership types outside of the traditional non-profit membership category. Benefits include networking opportunities, business intelligence tools, advocacy, educational resources and leadership development. If you are a proprietary organization serving older adults as a Life Plan Community, Skilled Nursing, Assisted Living, or Home & Community based provider, please review LeadingAge Connecticut’s Subscriber brochure for additional benefit information.

Skilled Nursing Subscriber Application 

Assisted Living Subscriber Application 

Home & Community Subscriber Application 

 

Student Membership

LeadingAge Connecticut & Rhode Island's student membership is the perfect opportunity for undergraduate or graduate students who are pursuing a degree or certification in the field of aging services. With this category of membership offering both state and national benefits, students are provided with valuable resources to expand expertise and begin a career in aging services. From career development to peer connections, this program is designed to help launch candidates into a rewarding career in a field with endless growth opportunity.

Student Membership Application 

Certain scholarship opportunities are available for the student membership program. Please contact Beth Ricker, VP & Membership, at [email protected] or (203) 678-4477 for more information.

 

LeadingAge Connecticut & Rhode Island Business Affiliate Membership

LeadingAge Connecticut & Rhode Island's business affiliate members have the opportunity to connect with LeadingAge Connecticut & Rhode Island provider members throughout the year. From an on-line company listing to strategic positioning within the LeadingAge Connecticut & Rhode Island exhibition halls at conferences, there are many ways to connect with your market. You also gain access to members-only information and meetings-- keeping you informed about what is happening in our field.

We offer business affiliate memberships to companies that understand our members' missions. They know the value of putting people before profits in our field, and they work with our members to keep that vision a reality nationwide.

Business Affiliate Application

Business Affiliate Member Benefits