The Benefits of Industry Associations

Improving the quality of life for older adults is an important mission and requires aging services professionals to stay abreast of the ins and outs of senior living. One of the best ways to do this is to join an industry association and attend industry-related events. As the senior living industry evolves and the demand for aging services rises, associations and industry events are excellent ways to stay informed about the challenges that every senior living provider faces.

Here are some great reasons to join an industry association and attend industry events:

• Resources. Industry-related associations provide support and resources that aging services professionals are unlikely to get anywhere else, such as industry news, research and analysis, standards, trends and best practices. 
• Professional development. Associations often provide training, educational seminars and webinars, and other professional development activities to help professionals increase their knowledge or get certifications that can benefit their communities’ operations and their careers.
• Advocacy. Being a part of an association means belonging to a group that advocates for industry-specific issues and allows members’ perspectives to influence standards, policies, decisions and best practices. 
• Networking. Whether becoming a member of an association or attending its events, aging services professionals have the opportunity to interact with like-minded individuals, exchange tips and information, and learn new perspectives and practices through networking. 
• Events. Many associations host annual conferences that allow professionals to meet, reconnect, share ideas, discuss ideas, learn and network in person. These conferences often feature guest speakers who are industry leaders or other experts in the field who discuss insights and trends.
   

In the past 12 months, Sodexo Seniors staff have attended more than 20 events presented by state and industry associations, and our services are better for it. We value these opportunities to meet with clients, allowing us to fine-tune the services we provide to senior living communities and ensure that we meet their challenges head-on. 

Ensure that your community leaders and staff have access to all the resources they need to perform their jobs well. Join an industry association or attend association events and contribute to the evolution of senior living. 

LeadingAge 2022 / Tastemaker

Sodexo Seniors will have a booth (#1604) at the LeadingAge Annual Meeting & Expo in Denver, October 16–19, 2022. Tastemaker, our culinary event of the year, will take place on Tuesday, October 18 from 6:30 pm to 9 pm at Chambers Grant Salon. Click here to register. We look forward to seeing you there!