Mark your calendar for these upcoming senior conferences & expos

There's no better time than now to formulate key strategies for community growth throughout 2010 and optimistically look forward to a new decade. Get out your calendar and plan your schedule around these important educational and networking opportunities that will help you stay abreast of key trends and challenges in senior living.

February — AASHA looks to the future
AASHA's "Future of Aging Services Conference & Leadership Summit" will be held in Washington, DC, on February 22-24. Engage experts, develop new skills, network and tell your stories on Capitol Hill. Speakers include author Jeff Jarvis, political strategist Donna Brazile and communications expert Michael Sheehan. Learn more and register here.

April — Horst's Senior Conference features senior expert Jim Moore
Watch Horst Construction's website and your inbox for news and registration information on the 9th Annual Horst Senior Living Conference on April 8. This year's conference, "The New Normal: Navigating Today's Dynamic Senior Environment," will feature keynote speaker Jim Moore, President of MDS Services, a leading national consultant to the senior housing industry and author of numerous books on senior living. Moore will present "Strategies for Moving Forward in an Uncertain Environment." Mark your calendar now or call Beth Mack at 717-581-9981.

May — ALFA prepares us for the "age wave"
The ALFA 2010 Conference & Expo is slated for May 25-27, in Phoenix, AZ. Maddy Dychtwald, a leading authority on the lifestyle, marketing and retirement implications of the "age wave" and how it's transforming the marketplace, is the featured presenter. Find out more at the Assisted Living Federation of American's website.

PALA conference to be announced soon
Planning is currently ongoing for the 2010 spring conference hosted by the Pennsylvania Assisted Living Association. Visit PALA regularly for updated information.