Webinars

The holiday season can bring excitement, connection, and joy—but it can also create stress, sensory overload, and emotional challenges for residents and care teams alike. Holiday Hustle explores therapy-informed approaches that help residents navigate the social, emotional, and physical demands of this busy time of year.

This webinar will highlight strategies to support residents who welcome visitors as well as those who rely primarily on staff support during the holidays. Participants will learn practical techniques to reduce stress, maintain safety, and encourage meaningful engagement—ensuring the season remains joyful, inclusive, and supportive for everyone.

Attendees will leave with actionable ideas to help residents stay calm, connected, and thriving throughout the holiday hustle.

First impressions matter. And in senior living, the move-in experience sets the tone for residents, families, and staff. For Michigan assisted living communities, a well-coordinated move-in process supports regulatory compliance and operational efficiency while creating a better experience from day one.

This session will examine common challenges in traditional move-in workflows, from paperwork burdens and communication gaps to delays between departments. Participants will explore how technology and digital workflows can streamline admissions, improve team collaboration, and support documentation requirements.

Through practical examples and implementation strategies, attendees will learn how to create a more efficient, resident-centered process that supports smooth transitions into the community.

Michigan’s political landscape has changed based upon the November election results. An understanding of the key issues in the new legislative session is essential to MALA's advocacy on behalf of providers.

Join Melissa McKinley, President, Kelly Cawthorne for an insightful post-election briefing examining the new political and legislative environment following the election. This timely webinar will assess the newly elected Governor, House and Senate Leadership, and House and Senate Committee Leadership that will play an important role in determining which issues advance in the coming year.

The session will also provide a practical, easy-to-understand overview of how a bill becomes law in Michigan. From introduction and committee referral through hearings, legislative approval and the Governor's signature, attendees will learn how the process works—and where advocacy can make a meaningful difference.