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PALA conducts education and training to the membership and to the general public for the purpose of enhancing the quality of personal care and assisted living services.



Early Bird Registration 

Ends Feb. 17, 2026!



$350 - Members

$500 - Future Members

What does my full conference registration fee include?

Admission to all sessions | Admission to the Expo | Up to 14.5 CEUs |

Networking and Nibbles | Welcome Reception | Breaks | 

Breakfasts (2) | Lunches (2)


 

PALA Members register HERE.

Not a PALA Member, register HERE.



Don't miss your chance to join us at PALA’s Annual Conference at the beautiful Hershey Lodge in
Hershey, PA and save with the 
Early Bird registration rate!

 

This year’s conference highlights the latest trends, best practices, and innovations shaping the senior
living industry. You’ll walk away with fresh insights to strengthen your expertise, elevate your leadership,
and bring new ideas back to your organization.

 

You’ll also enjoy excellent networking opportunities with industry leaders and peers—an ideal setting
to exchange ideas, tackle shared challenges, and spark collaborative solutions that support
higher-quality care in every community.

 

Invest in your future—while earning up to 14.5 CEUs (NAB approval pending).


You won’t want to miss!

 

Linda Cohen

The Joy Jolt Effect- Ignite Your Culture and Spark Change  

 

Jim Bryan

Leading Residential Communities: 

Balancing Regulations, Care, and People 

 

Session topics include: 

Real Talk: An Unbiased Look at the Pros and Cons of 

Existing Fall Detection Systems in Senior Living

 

Writing Effective Plans of Correction that meet Regulatory Standards

 

Ensuring Compliance with Chemical Restraint Regs

 

Arbitration Clauses in Resident Agreements

 

Technology Doesn’t Transform Organizations — Leaders Do

Living with Joy and Agency While Living with Dementia

 BHSL Update and more!

 

Don’t wait—connect with us today! Email Joan DeLuca at joan@pala.org or
Janet Neidig at 
janet@pala.org or call 717-695-9734. 

 

EXPO/
SPONSORS: 

Reserve Your
Spot Today!

This is your opportunity to increase visibility,
strengthen relationships,
and build new partnerships.

 

Industry Partners: $1,000

Non-Partners: $1,400




 

Book your hotel room...


PALA has secured a room block at the Hershey Lodge, at the discounted rate of $189 plus taxes.

Room reservation link

Important notes about the link: If you click on the link and then copy a URL from the browser,
the link will not work for group attendees. Internet Explorer is no longer supported,
please do not use IE with the group link.
 
Guests can make reservations by calling 855-729-3108 and ask for the room block
for the PA Assisted Living Association Spring Conference at the Hershey Lodge, 
April 28 - May 1, 2026.
 

Room block cut-off date is March 30, 2026. Rooms at the group rate are available
until the
 cut-off date or until the room block sells out—whichever comes first.