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to frail veterans and their surviv- ing spouses, additional costs of the longer proposed form, and alternative formats for verifying income that can be achieved without imposing burden- some requirements on frail veterans. While Argentum “supports propos- als that seem to implement needed changes in an appropriate way taking into consideration safeguards, it does not support additional burdens on veterans or surviving spouses when they pose undue paperwork burdens that can be achieved by other alterna- tives that are less burdensome,” wrote Argentum COO Maribeth Bersani. Argentum is innovating in its
approach to increased advocacy efforts. It recently launched an Advocacy Fund to support stronger engage- ment in the states. Te fund, restricted
Argentum recently launched an Advocacy Fund to support stronger engagement in the states. The fund will support industry initiatives across multiple states related to regulatory reform efforts.
specifically to efforts such as govern- ment, legal, and public affairs, will support industry initiatives across multiple states related to regulatory reform efforts. Te Argentum Board of Directors will be responsible for approving all initiatives. Te new fund complements Argentum’s PAC and Argentum’s grassroots advocacy efforts
on Capitol Hill. A contribution to the PAC goes to support US senators and representatives and those who show strong support for the senior living industry, their residents, and employ- ees.
Sharon Cohen is Argentum’s Editor. Reach her at
scohen@argentum.org.
Argentum’s 2016 Senior Living Executive Conference Award Programs are Now Accepting Nominations
Argentum’s signature awards program is now open for submissions. The Best of the Best Awards, Hero Awards, and Community Leadership Award highlight
companies, staff, programs, and services extraordinary in their fields. Nominations are open at
www.argentum.org/2016awards through January 15, 2016.
Best of the Best Awards recognize innovative products, services, and programs advancing excellence in senior living, including independent living, assisted living, and memory care. Share your insights, the challenges you face, and the solutions you’ve created to dissolve them.
Hero Awards recognize superior, dedicated professionals who serve senior living residents. Winners champion choice, dignity, independence, and quality of life by embracing the resident-centered philosophy of senior living.
Community Leadership
Award recognizes outstanding executive leadership in senior living by honoring one executive director who serves as an industry role model.
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