ASHA President David Schless to Receive Alzheimer’s Association Lifetime Achievement Award

WASHINGTON, D.C. – The American Seniors Housing Association, ASHA, is delighted to announce that its President, David (Dave) Schless, will be honored at the 12^th Annual Alzheimer’s Association Vision Gala. Schless will be receiving the Lifetime Achievement Award. The 2026 gala is hosted by the Alzheimer’s Association National Capital Area chapter.

“Dave has been a longtime supporter of the Alzheimer’s Association, a steadfast champion of our cause, and an advocate for people and families facing Alzheimer’s and dementia,” said Joanne Pike DrPH, President and CEO of the Alzheimer’s Association.

“Since 2014, ASHA members have raised more than $51 million to support the Alzheimer’s Association efforts to accelerate Alzheimer’s and dementia research, drive risk reduction and early detection, and maximize quality care and support,” Pike added. “As President of the American Seniors Housing Association, Dave’s vision and ability to unite ASHA members around a shared purpose leaves a lasting legacy that will continue to transform lives well into the future.”

The Alzheimer’s Association 2026 Vision Gala will be held on Friday, May 8 in Washington, D.C. at Grand Hyatt Washington. Since its inception, this annual event has raised nearly $11 million to support vital care, services and fueling groundbreaking research to discover new treatments for Alzheimer’s and dementia.

David Schless is humbled to receive this year’s lifetime Achievement Award. “I generally prefer being behind the scenes to be perfectly honest,” said Schless, “But having been involved in the Vision Gala going way back, I view this recognition as an opportunity to engage as many of my senior living friends and colleagues as possible. The Vision Gala has long-standing ties to seniors housing and has honored a number of people over the years who I have the deepest respect and admiration for.”

“One of the great privileges of my professional life has been the opportunity to work side by side with ASHA members to raise awareness and funds to support the outstanding, multifaceted efforts of the Alzheimer’s Association,” Schless added.

For more information about tickets or sponsorship opportunities for the Alzheimer’s Association’s 2026 Vision Gala visit www.alz.org/VisionGala or contact Evan Griggs at edriggs@alz.org or 703.766.9006

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About David Schless

David Schless is President and CEO of the American Seniors Housing Association (ASHA), the leading national organization representing owners and operators of independent living, assisted living, memory care, and life plan communities. He launched ASHA at age 25 under the National Multifamily Housing Council and has since helped shape national policy, research, and investment perspectives on senior living. His background spans gerontology, public policy, and long-term care research. David is being recognized in 2026 by the Alzheimer’s Association with their Lifetime Achievement Award for his efforts. Dave has been selected for his longtime support of the Alzheimer’s Association, being a steadfast champion of their cause, and an advocate for people and families facing Alzheimer’s and dementia.

About ASHA

The American Seniors Housing Association (ASHA) is the premier national organization representing owners, operators, developers, and investors in the seniors housing industry. ASHA advocates on federal policy, produces industry-defining research, and provides thought leadership on issues shaping independent living, assisted living, memory care, and life plan communities. Learn more at ashaliving.org