About Us

Welcome!

Our Mission: Protecting & Advancing Senior Living
Our membership is a dedicated community of senior living providers, partners, service organizations, and advocates committed to serving residents in independent living, assisted living, memory care, and lifestyle communities. Our mission is to enhance quality of life while ensuring that senior living remains a viable and sustainable option for future generations.
Our Advocacy & Government Relations Work
Senior living was founded on the principle of choice and independence, offering supportive services for those who need assistance with daily activities but do not require long-term ongoing medical or continuous skilled nursing care. However, the Senior Living industry faces constant legislative and regulatory challenges that threaten your current and future ability to provide these essential services.
That’s why our legislative and lobbyist efforts are a cornerstone of our work. We actively engage in:

• Advocating for policies that protect and preserve our members' ability to operate effectively.
• Fighting against burdensome regulations that add unnecessary costs and barriers to care.
• Educating new legislators annually to ensure they understand the critical role of senior living in our communities.
• Keeping senior living at the forefront of policymakers’ minds, showcasing the positive impact our members make every day.

Without this ongoing fight, senior living as we know it cannot survive. Our work ensures that our members’ voices are heard, their good work is recognized, and their operations are safeguarded from legislative threats.
Shaping the Future of Senior Living

Every organization in our member community has a unique and inspiring story, built on innovation, compassion, and a commitment to enhancing lives. We invite you to explore the exceptional programs, services, and enriching lifestyles our members provide.
Join us in this mission. Together, we are shaping the future of senior living.
 

In Louisiana: The licensed Adult Residential Care may include but is not limited to the following services: lodging, meals, medication administration, intermittent nursing services, assistance with self administration of medications, assistance with personal hygiene, assistance with transfers and ambulation, assistance with dressing, housekeeping, and laundry

In Mississippi: The term "assisted living" shall mean the provision of personal care and the addition of supplemental services to include, but not be limited to, the provision of medical services (i.e., medication procedures and medication administration), and emergency response services

MS|LALA effects policy and advocacy. We offer a growing abundance of educational opportunities, provider connections and public resources for those seeking trustworthy advice about aging. Our sponsors and business members make all of this possible. 

MS|LALA was established in 1999 as the true voice of assisted living services providers in Louisiana. Our association has grown across states to represent a strong and undiluted voice for seniors in policy, education and public arenas. We advance policies and promote practices that support, enables and empowers people to live fully as they age.

We welcome your involvement and ideas to shape the future of senior living.  

Sharla Aloisio, Chief Executive Director

Mississippi - Louisiana Assisted Living Association
PO Box 32
Youngsville, LA 70592
sharla@mslala.org