Advocacy for Elders - A Conversation with Tom Akins, President and CEO of Leading Age North Carolina

2021-08-02

As we all know, the ever-evolving aging services industry—a universe unto itself—is full of challenges and complexities, yet also exciting and rewarding opportunities to change lives. Leading the charge to improve the quality of life of our seniors and move the industry forward is Leading Age. This association represents the full continuum of not-for-profit organizations that are driven by a higher moral purpose to positively transform the field from the ground up so older adults can age safely and with dignity. We are joined today by Tom Aki...

We are joined today by Tom Akins, President and CEO of Leading Age North Carolina. The association, based in Raleigh, has nearly 70 nonprofit member communities statewide, including continuing care retirement communities, Life Plan communities, and affordable housing providers. With 25 years in the industry, Tom provides tremendous insight into the inner workings of Leading Age and its role in advocacy, education, research, and networking.

Also joining us today is everyone’s favorite and Aldersgate’s own—Chief Brand Strategy and Community Engagement Officer Brooks Shelley. Tom and Brooks share with us their perspectives on the rapidly shifting demographics of the industry, the ongoing workforce struggles, the challenges we face with changes in tax legislation, and the omnipresent battle with Covid, the new variants, and vaccination protocols. They share practical ideas on managing these challenges and continuing to transform the industry.

Leading Age Links:

LeadingAge North Carolina

https://www.leadingagenc.org

LeadingAge

https://leadingage.org

LeadingAge North Carolina Economic Impact Study

https://www.leadingagenc.org/page/2015ImpactStudy

LeadingAge Advocacy Action Center

https://leadingage.org/advocacy-action-center

North Carolina General Assembly

https://www.ncleg.gov

North Carolina Department of Insurance