​If you’re looking to maximize your experience at Delivering Solutions 26, make plans now to attend the 20th annual NCAL Day on Sunday, October 11. Designed specifically for assisted living professionals, this full-day program delivers practical education, inspiring stories, and valuable networking opportunities—all while allowing attendees to earn additional continuing education (CE) credits.

From leadership development and workforce culture to clinical excellence and innovative care strategies, NCAL Day offers something for every member of the assisted living team.

A Full Day of Education and Professional Growth

NCAL Day features a robust educational lineup focused on the trends, challenges, and opportunities shaping assisted living today. Administrators and nurses who attend can earn six CE hours, making the event an excellent opportunity to both invest in professional development and gain continuing education credits to meet licensing requirements.

Finding ‘Your Fearless Edge’

The day begins with an inspiring keynote from Chris Vasami, founder of Vasami Training and Method.

In his address, “Your Fearless Edge: Unlocking Your Personal Greatness,” Vasami will share a powerful personal journey that transformed his perspective on leadership and resilience. A former Division I baseball player who was drafted by the Colorado Rockies, Vasami spent more than twenty years coaching before facing life-changing health challenges, including a cancer diagnosis and hypothyroidism.

Through those experiences, he discovered that resilience is not something people are born with; it’s something they develop. His keynote will challenge attendees to examine how mindset, purpose, and intentional habits can help them overcome obstacles and achieve personal and professional greatness.

Celebrating 25 Years of NCAL and the Legacy of Jan Thayer

“A Legacy of Leadership: Celebrating Jan Thayer and 25 Years of NCAL” honors one of assisted living’s most influential pioneers. Through an engaging panel discussion featuring colleagues, friends, and industry leaders who worked alongside Thayer, attendees will gain unique insight into the origin and evolution of the assisted living profession.

The conversation will explore the challenges, innovations, and defining moments that helped shape the field while highlighting how Thayer’s vision and leadership continue to influence assisted living communities today. It’s a meaningful opportunity to reflect on how far the profession has come and where it’s headed.

Practical Solutions for Today’s Challenges

NCAL Day’s educational sessions are designed to help attendees address real-world challenges and improve outcomes within their communities. Topics include:

• Beyond Four Walls: Wellness Coordination and Connected Care
• Elevating and Empowering Clinical Leaders
• Redefining Senior Living Rehab for Revenue & Retention
• Observations to Insights: Leveraging Real-World Data to Create a Personalized Care Experience
• Reduce Rehospitalization Through Early Recognition
• Driving Better Outcomes in AL: Integrating Population Health and Value-Based Care Strategies

These sessions offer practical strategies and innovative approaches that attendees can take back to their organizations and implement immediately.

Building Stronger Teams Through Connection

The day concludes with a thought-provoking keynote presentation from Cara Silletto, a nationally recognized expert on workforce culture and employee retention.

In “Set Judgment Aside: Build Teams that Truly Connect,” Silletto examines how judgment and assumptions create divisions within teams, leading to lower morale, reduced collaboration, and higher turnover. Drawing on her experience working with senior care organizations, she provides practical tools for creating stronger workplace relationships and a more connected culture.

Whether you’re leading a department, managing a community, or serving on the front lines of care, this session offers valuable insights for building trust and strengthening team performance.

Don’t Miss NCAL Day 2026

NCAL Day is the perfect opportunity to deepen your knowledge, connect with peers, celebrate the profession’s rich history, and gain inspiration for the future.

Join us on October 11, 2026, for a day dedicated to advancing assisted living through education, leadership, and meaningful connection. You don’t want to miss it! 

Pam Truscott is director clinical & regulatory services for the National Center for Assisted Living (NCAL).