Movers & Shakers Stories - Aging News Alert

Robins Named Executive VP, Chief Admin Officer at Senior Living

Senior Lifestyle, an owner, operator and developer of more than 170 senior living communities located throughout 27 states, has named Justin Robins as its new executive vice president and chief administrative officer. This is a promotion for Robins. He has held various positions throughout th...

read complete story

‘Moonshot Initiative’ to End Cancer Garners Important Endorsement

Recent developments in the so-called “Moonshot Initiative” -- a project led by Vice President Joe Biden aimed at finding a cure for cancer -- are winning friends and influencing people in one the nation’s largest professional organizations focused on defeating cancer.

read complete story

Advocacy Group Names Tracy Gronniger to Head DC Office

The advocacy group Justice in Aging has selected Tracey Gronniger to head its Washington, DC office as directing attorney of the Economic Security Team. Justice in Aging (formerly the National Senior Citizens Law Center), which also has offices in Los Angeles and Oakland, CA, is a national legal advocacy organization that uses the power of law to fight senior poverty.

read complete story

Tanya Laeger Named Community Relations Director

Village Concepts, a third generation family-owned business helping seniors thrive in retirement and assisted living communities throughout Washington state, has named Tanya Laeger as the new Community Relations Director for the company’s Woodland Village location in Chehalis, WA.

read complete story

Nearing 70, Sally Field Reflects on Love, Acting, and Aging

Just in case you sleep in on Saturday and end up missing National Public Radio’s “Weekend Edition” interview with Academy Award-winning actress Sally Field, we thought we’d give you another chance to hear what she has to say about love, acting and aging on the eve of turning 70.

read complete story

Cindy LeFleur Named Exec Director of Catholic Care Center

LaFleur will be responsible for all aspects of the day-to-day management of the largest continuing care retirement community in South Central Kansas.

read complete story

Justice in Aging’s Kevin Prindiville Named to ASA’s Board

Kevin Prindiville, executive director of the advocacy group Justice in Aging, will begin a two-year term on the Board of Directors of the American Society on Aging (ASA) in March.

read complete story

Senior Lifestyle Corp. Selects New Chief Operating Officer

Senior Lifestyle Corp., one of the nation’s largest owners, operators and developers of senior living communities, has named Lisa A. Fordyce as its new Chief Operating Officer (COO), effective immediately. As COO, Fordyce will be responsible for leading the overall operational business strategies and care initiatives for the company.

read complete story

Justice in Aging Legal Eagle McIntyre Poised to Retire

Directing Attorney Gerald McIntyre will retire this month after serving 22 years with the advocacy organization Justice in Aging, and more than 40 years in legal services advocacy.

read complete story

Weinberg Foundation 'Older Adults' Program Director to Depart

After nearly a decade at the Weinberg Foundation, Michael Marcus will leave to launch his own consulting business focusing on policy and advocacy efforts for older adults in the United States.

read complete story