Longtree Education

03/12/2026

03/11/2026

Resistance from older adults is not a hurdle for care teams; it’s a signal.
Responding well takes judgment.

Tomorrow we’re hosting a peer-based discussion with long-term care professionals who navigate these moments every day. We hope you’ll join us.

March 12 | 1:00–3:00 p.m. (Eastern Time)
Responding to Elders’ Challenging Resistance: Honoring Self-Advocacy and Self-Care

Link in comments.

03/06/2026

Long-term care is under pressure. And everyone working in it can feel the undercurrent.

Right now across the field we’re seeing:
• Increasing regulatory complexity
• Escalating behavioral health challenges
• Expanding medication management risk
• Workforce strain, with crisis response becoming routine
• Leaders making higher-stakes decisions with fewer resources

At the same time, the population is aging.

Every one of us hopes that if we need care one day, we will be treated with dignity. That’s the pressure our colleagues and clients face every day.

Longtree consultants come from operational leadership roles in long-term care. Every CE course we design reflects lived experience inside the field — the kind of learning that strengthens judgment and supports decision-making under pressure. We also design specialized seminars that address the real challenges individual teams are navigating.

If you’d like to stay connected with what’s ahead, we invite you to join our mailing list to see what we’re planning for spring and summer 2026.

Learn More (link in the comments).

03/03/2026

Social Worker Awareness Month recognizes the essential role social workers hold in long-term care communities.

To every social worker doing this work every day — thank you.

02/26/2026

Every January, professionals set goals.
By March, the follow-through begins to show.

Continuing education isn’t just about meeting CE requirements. It’s about meeting the version of yourself you said you wanted to become in 2026.

For 27 years, Longtree has supported long-term care professionals across the country — from New Jersey to Arizona, Texas to Ohio — designing programs that strengthen practice and open doors.

Whether your goal this year is earning a credential, stepping into leadership, sharpening clinical judgment, or building long-term career stability, the learning environment matters.

We provide:
• Flexible scheduling, including religious accommodations
• Structured study groups and cohort support
• Career counseling and recruiter access
• Ongoing professional connection long after the course ends

What did you commit to this year — and are you moving toward it?

02/25/2026

A Longtree seminar isn’t blah.

We will work through real scenarios and leave with resources for real work. Our belief is that continuing education should make work better.

Our founder comes from an operational leadership background in long-term care communities. That experience shapes how our seminars are built: practical, interactive, and evidence-based.

✅We meet NAB, Social Work, and Nursing CEU requirements.

If you’re looking for professional development that sharpens practice instead of filling time, this may be our time to connect.

02/20/2026

Presenting the Longtree February Class of 2026 – Certified Assisted Living Administrator (CALA) Course.

These students completed their 16-hour Assisted Living Operations and Health practicum at Complete Care of Holmdel. We are grateful to Executive Director Brian Long for continuing to provide this hands-on learning opportunity for Longtree students. (Brian was the recipient of Longtree’s Inspired Leadership Award in 2024.)

Congratulations to each of you for completing this milestone.

As shared by one of our recent graduates:

“I sincerely appreciate you, Laurie, and your entire team for creating such a remarkable and enlightening experience. Your efforts truly made a difference, and I’m grateful for the valuable insights you provided.”
— Jessica

02/17/2026

A few seats remain in our February 25 & 26 NCCDP Comprehensive Alzheimer’s & Dementia Care Seminar (ADDC).

This seminar will take place over two evening Zoom sessions (6:00–9:30 PM ET).

Longtree courses are designed for long-term care professionals and built to help you succeed. If earning your CDP credential or strengthening your dementia care foundation is on your list this year, this seminar is structured to guide you step by step.

More information in the comments.

02/14/2026

You spend your week caring for everyone else.

Don’t forget to take care of you.

Happy Valentine’s weekend.

02/13/2026

For providers, it’s about responsible decision-making.
For families, it’s about knowing when professional guidance is necessary.

Understanding that gap matters.

If you’re interested in learning more about our upcoming dementia education sessions, use the contact form on our website and we’ll send you information about the next course.

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