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Stay connected with the LeadingAge Minnesota Foundation. Published approximately three to four times a year, AgingForward shares program updates, practical resources, and stories of people and communities making aging well possible.
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In the News
Read, watch, and listen to stories about our community partners and the people their work supports.
Aging Well in Freeborn County and Albert Lea
MPR News | August 2026
From opportunities for social connection to support for living safely at home, this story explores how local partnerships are helping older adults age well in Freeborn County.
Bethesda Expands Services for Older Adults
Willmar Radio
Learn about Bethesda’s work to expand services and support for older adults in the Willmar area.
Elevate’s Memory Café in Perham
Video
Take a look at Elevate’s Memory Café and the local work creating opportunities for connection.
A Conversation About Rural Aging
Center of Everywhere Podcast | February 2025
Kari Thurlow of LeadingAge Minnesota and Tracy Hendrickx of Perham Health discuss challenges facing rural aging-services providers and promising approaches in Perham and across Minnesota.
Our Work in the Spotlight
Connected Communities Featured by RHIhub
The Rural Health Information Hub features Connected Communities as a rural program example, sharing the model, results, and lessons other communities can draw on.
Minnesota’s Rural Longevity Report
The Minnesota Department of Health’s rural longevity report highlights Connected Communities within a broader discussion of aging in rural Minnesota.
Elevate Receives Minnesota Rural Health Team Award
2025 Minnesota Rural Health Awards
Elevate, led by Perham Health and supported through the Foundation’s Connected Communities initiative, received a Minnesota Rural Health Team Award for its work helping older adults live with purpose, health, and joy.