--- title: "Featured Podcast: Argentum's Policy Team Discusses 2025 Priorities" description: Argentum recently joined McKnight's Senior Living's Newsmakers Podcast to discuss key advocacy efforts for the 119th Congress. --- [Argentum Logo\_RGB2](https://argentum.org) Search - [About Argentum](https://argentum.org/about-argentum/) - [Leadership](https://argentum.org/about-argentum/leadership/) - [State Partners](https://argentum.org/about-argentum/state-partners/) - [Membership](https://argentum.org/about-argentum/membership/) - [Media Kit](https://www.argentum.org/advertising-and-sponsorship/) - [Advocacy](https://argentum.org/advocacy/) - [Federal Advocacy](https://argentum.org/advocacy/federal-advocacy/) - [State Advocacy](https://argentum.org/advocacy/state-advocacy/) - [Silver PAC](https://argentum.org/advocacy/silver-pac/) - [Advocacy News](https://www.argentum.org/advocacy/advocacy-news/) - [Events](https://argentum.org/events/) - [Senior Living Executive Conference](https://conference.argentum.org) - [Webinars](https://www.argentum.org/webinars/) - [Executive Director Leadership Institute](https://edli.argentum.org/) - [Chief Executive Summit](https://argentum.org/events/chief-executive-summit/) - [Advocacy Fund Golf Classic](https://www.argentum.org/golfclassic/) - [Senior Living Symposium](https://symposium.argentum.org/) - [Public Policy Institute & Fly-In](https://argentum.org/events/public-policy-institute-fly-in/) - [Media](https://argentum.org/media/) - [Coronavirus Toolkit](https://www.argentum.org/coronavirustoolkit/) - [Press Releases](https://argentum.org/press-releases/) - [Senior Living Executive Magazine](https://argentum.org/media/senior-living-executive-magazine/) - [Argentum Daily](https://argentum.org/media/argentum-e-newsletter/) - [Senior Living Professional](https://www.argentum.org/senior-living-professional/) - [Members in the News](https://argentum.org/topic/members-in-the-news/) - [Search by Topic](https://argentum.org/media/search-by-topic/) - [Research & Initiatives](https://argentum.org/research-and-initiatives/) - [Senior Living Impact](https://seniorlivingimpact.org/) - [Senior Living Works](https://seniorliving.works) - [Senior Living IQ](https://seniorlivingiq.org) - [Women in Leadership](https://www.argentum.org/research-and-initiatives/women-in-leadership/) - [Argentum Quarterly](https://argentum.org/research-and-initiatives/argentum-quarterly/) - [Awards Programs](https://www.argentum.org/research-and-initiatives/awards-recognition-programs/) - [LEAD Program](https://www.argentum.org/lead-program/) - [Standards for Senior Living](https://www.argentum.org/research-and-initiatives/standards-for-senior-living/) - [Professional Development](https://argentum.org/professional-development/) - [Senior Living Supplier Directory](https://seniorlivingsupplierdirectory.com/) - [Senior Living Career Center](http://seniorlivingcareers.argentum.org/) - [Certificate Programs and Certification](https://argentum.org/professional-development/professional-certification/) - [Resource Library](https://www.argentum.org/professional-development/resource-library/) - [Executive Roundtables](https://argentum.org/professional-development/executive-roundtables/) # Featured Podcast: Argentum's Policy Team Discusses 2025 Priorities - [Tweet](https://twitter.com/share) Argentum’s SVP of Public Policy, Maggie Elehwany, and VP of Government Relations, Paul Williams, recently joined [McKnight's Senior Living's Newsmakers Podcast](https://www.mcknightsseniorliving.com/home/resources/newsmakers-podcasts/assisted-livings-value-proposition/) to discuss key advocacy efforts for the 119th Congress and updates to Argentum’s public policy paper on the [Value of Assisted Living in America](https://www.argentum.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/03/Argentum_ValueAssistedLiving_2025_FINAL.pdf). [![podcast_MSL_032025_1440X810_Hi-res](https://blog.argentum.org/hs-fs/hubfs/podcast_MSL_032025_1440X810_Hi-res.jpg?width=6000&height=3375&name=podcast_MSL_032025_1440X810_Hi-res.jpg)](https://www.mcknightsseniorliving.com/home/resources/newsmakers-podcasts/assisted-livings-value-proposition/) They shared insights on navigating the shifting federal landscape and highlighted opportunities to champion the role of senior living—especially in supporting those with dementia and Alzheimer’s while reducing costs on the healthcare system. [Listen here](https://www.mcknightsseniorliving.com/home/resources/newsmakers-podcasts/assisted-livings-value-proposition/). Now, we need **you** to help drive change. Here’s how you can get involved in Argentum’s advocacy efforts: - [**Become an Argentum Advocate**](https://portal.argentum.org/advocacy/) – Stay engaged by signing up for the Argentum Advocates program to receive policy updates, action alerts, and opportunities to influence decision-makers. - [**Contribute to the Advocacy Fund**](https://www.argentum.org/fund/) – Your contributions directly support government affairs, lobbying, research, and media efforts that promote the value of senior living. - [**Schedule a Lawmaker Visit**](https://info.argentum.org/community-visits-with-lawmakers) – Invite members of Congress to visit your community to showcase the vital role of senior living and build long-term relationships with policymakers. - [**Help Tell Our Story**](https://www.argentum.org/advocacy/i-love-assisted-living/) – Join the *I ❤️ Assisted Living* grassroots campaign to share personal stories that highlight the compassionate care and vibrant communities that define senior living. Your voice matters. Together, we can make a difference for the future of assisted living. 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