Argentum

12/18/2025

It’s the final week of our LEAD Fall 2025 Cohort, culminating with cohort members presenting their Capstone Projects!

These final group projects are a way for members to demonstrate their learnings and apply them to a real leadership challenge or opportunity inside their organization. These presentations demonstrate how LEAD tools and concepts show up in real decisions, real initiatives, and drive real results, turning leadership into action!

Check out a sneak peak into the Capstone Project of Fall 2025 LEAD Cohort members Farah Siddigui, Katie Huberdeau, and Bohua Fu who presented their project titled “Developing Leaders, Empowering Growth”, opening with a discussion about different leadership styles and how leaders could recognize which style was more appropriate for different situations. They touched on topics like:
➡️ How to get buy-in from your team
➡️ How to determine what motivates you as a leader
➡️ The importance of executive leadership setting the tone
➡️ How change is the only constant, and that leaders should be flexible

One of the highlights that interested other participants was a reading list for leadership development. There is more to come from our LEAD Capstone Presentations soon. If you or someone you know is interested in leveling up your leadership skills in the senior living industry, you can learn more and nominate them at https://hubs.ly/Q03YvPV70

12/18/2025

Workforce challenges remain one of the most pressing issues facing senior living providers, which is why extending and strengthening the Work Opportunity Tax Credit matters. ⬇️

A broad coalition of employers, including Argentum, is urging Congress to protect this bipartisan program that helps providers hire and retain individuals who face barriers to employment, including veterans, people with disabilities, and those reentering the workforce. For senior living communities, WOTC is not just a tax credit. It is a practical tool that supports workforce stability, expands opportunity, and helps ensure residents receive consistent, high quality care.

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Work Opportunity Tax Credit legislation (S. 3265/H.R. 6231) would extend and strengthen WOTC, helping employers expand access to meaningful work and build stronger, more resilient workforces.

12/18/2025

Last week, President Trump signed an executive order to limit the ability of states to regulate the use of artificial intelligence. 💻

This executive order signals growing federal attention to how AI is developed, governed, and used across industries, including senior living. As communities explore AI to support staffing, operations, and resident care, clear guidance and thoughtful guardrails matter to ensure technology enhances human-centered care rather than replacing it.

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12/17/2025

"The Argentum LEAD program has been a transformative experience for me as a leader. This program has provided helpful tools and practical real life tips to improve my peer collaboration. LEAD guided me to look inward to improve my strengths and troubleshoot my weaknesses while helping me connect with my peers who face similar challenges on a day to day basis." – Maggie

Are you or someone you know interested in leveling up your leadership skills in the senior living industry? Learn more about Argentum's LEAD program and find out how to nominate someone before the deadline at https://hubs.ly/Q03YvBmf0

12/17/2025

This is a critical week that could shape the future of healthcare and senior living in Congress. 📢

Lawmakers are weighing key legislation that impacts workforce stability, access to care, and funding for programs older adults rely on, making this moment especially important for senior living providers and the residents they serve. Decisions made now will influence how communities care for an aging population and support the caregivers who make that care possible.

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Congress is returning this week to consider healthcare legislation to deal with the Affordable Care Act (ACA) enhanced premium tax credits, due to expire on

12/16/2025

Congratulations to Argentum's President and CEO, James Balda, who has been named a top lobbyist for the fifth consecutive year, reflecting decades of relationship building on Capitol Hill and a clear, consistent voice for providers, caregivers, and residents. 🎉

This recognition tells a bigger story about persistence, trust, and showing up year after year for senior living. His advocacy has helped elevate senior living priorities at the federal level, from workforce challenges to resident choice, ensuring the realities of communities are understood by policymakers.

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James Balda earns The Hill's Top Lobbyist recognition for Argentum’s advocacy wins on veterans access, Medicaid waiver protections, and strengthening senior living policy.

12/16/2025

Senior living Executive Directors and industry leaders committed to advancing the industry through advocacy are encouraged to join us for this opportunity to champion meaningful change, strengthen understanding, and drive progress for the communities we serve every day.

The Argentum Public Policy Fly brings providers and leaders face to face with the policymakers shaping the future of care. This February, senior living leaders from across the country will come together in Washington, DC for a one-day advocacy event designed to elevate the voices of residents, families, and frontline teams on a federal level.

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Argentum Public Policy Fly-in 2026 is a powerful one-day senior living advocacy event in Washington, DC, offering exclusive scholarships for Executive Directors to meet with policymakers, share real-world experiences, and help shape the future of senior living.

12/15/2025

What makes Argentum's LEAD Program different? 🤔

LEAD was built specifically for senior living professionals. Unlike generic leadership courses, LEAD blends evidence-based practices with a deeply human, service-oriented approach that reflects the realities of leading communities that serve older adults.

From the very first session, participants experience a structured space to grow as leaders in ways that honor their teams, their residents, and their everyday responsibilities. LEAD meets leaders where they are and helps them transform how they show up for the people who depend on them.

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Argentum LEAD program is a senior living leadership development experience that empowers emerging leaders to build confidence, practical skills, and connections while tackling real-world challenges in their communities.

12/15/2025

Workforce shortages continue to challenge senior living providers, but Wisconsin’s recent Senior Living Symposium offered something invaluable: a sense of direction. ➡️

Leaders, operators, and experts gathered to share practical strategies for recruitment, retention, and building stronger teams in today’s difficult labor market. From innovative training programs to new approaches for engaging staff, the symposium highlighted how collaboration and shared learning can move the entire field forward. Read more at

Discover how the Wisconsin Workforce Symposium brought together professionals, students, and workforce agencies to discuss innovative strategies for recruitment, retention, and onboarding in the assisted living industry. Learn about practical takeaways, the importance of partnerships, and the evolvi...

12/14/2025

Happy Hanukkah! 🕎

Today we celebrate the bright spirit of this season and the joy it brings to senior living communities everywhere. As candles are lit and families come together, we honor the residents, caregivers, and team members who fill our communities with laughter, warmth, and light. May each of the eight nights shine with celebration, connection, and hope for the year ahead!

12/12/2025

A reminder that the strongest communities are built by people who feel supported, valued, and inspired to grow. 🌱

Staffing remains one of the most persistent challenges in senior living, but communities are finding success with strategies that look beyond quick fixes. From competitive compensation to empowering employee voices and ownership, leaders are focusing on what truly keeps high quality team members engaged and committed.

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The stability of the team directly affects resident well-being, operational efficiency and overall success. Here are tips to ensure stability.

12/12/2025

The LEAD Program is now accepting nominations for its 2025 cohort. 🌟

This leadership development program helps emerging senior living professionals grow their skills through hands-on learning, mentorship, and real-world problem solving. It is designed for rising leaders who want to deepen their impact and strengthen the future of senior living while building a powerful network of peers and industry mentors.

If you know a talented team member ready to take the next step in their leadership journey, now is the time to nominate them at

Argentum LEAD program is a senior living leadership development experience that empowers emerging leaders to build confidence, practical skills, and connections while tackling real-world challenges in their communities.