About Us

LifeSpan Network is the newest, largest and most powerful senior care provider association in the Mid-Atlantic, representing more than 300 senior care provider organizations in Maryland and the District of Columbia. LifeSpan’s members include non-profit and proprietary independent living, assisted living, continuing care retirement communities, nursing facilities, subsidized senior housing and community and hospital-based programs.

Providers and professionals involved in senior care in Maryland and the District of Columbia turn to the LifeSpan Network to learn about the latest legislation and trends in senior care. LifeSpan’s Beacon Institute provides educational opportunities for providers as well as seniors, and offers scholarships as well as many other programs. We also offer a number of great products and services that providers can take advantage of to help them save money and run a more efficient community.

Getting Involved in LifeSpan

Many opportunities exist for you to become involved in the LifeSpan Network. Apart from becoming a LifeSpan Network member and taking advantage of all the great benefits we offer, you could consider participating on a committee or task force this year. Your input will be greatly valued and can help to benefit LifeSpan in the future!

Committees

Committees usually meet on a quarterly basis and help set policy on the association's organizational structure, public policy or services. Committees recommend actions to the Board.

The following is a list and brief description of the current committees that exist at the LifeSpan Network. For more information about any of these committees, please contact the LifeSpan Network directly.

LifeSpan Network Committees


Nominating Committee (ifirth@Lifespan-network.org): Presents a slate of officers and new board members each year
Finance Committee (ifirth@Lifespan-network.org): Reviews all financial statements and annual budgets for all organizations
Bylaws Committee (ifirth@Lifespan-network.org): Provides governance for all the organizations
Membership Committee (jhyman@Lifespan-network.org): Helps communicate with prospective members and considers issues of importance to Provider and Associate Members.
Legislative and Regulatory Committee (dkauffman@Lifespan-network.org): Oversees advocacy
Affordable Housing Education Committee (jhyman@Lifespan-network.org): Recommends Educational Topics for the Annual Housing Conference and for seminars and networking meetings held throughout the year.

Task Forces

Tasks Forces are formed and dissolved as needed. There are usually several task forces active throughout the year. Policies, recommendations, or action steps developed by task forces are recommended to the Board or to an appropriate committee for action.

The following are examples of current LifeSpan Network Task Force Groups:

Assisted Living Public Policy Task Force (dkauffman@lifespan-network.org)

If you are interested in learning about or participating on a committee or task force, please e-mail the staff person who oversees that committee.