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Cindy Meyer, Benedictine Living Community in Crookson, Named LeadingAge Minnesota’s Caregiver of the Year

February 9, 2023
By Libbie Chapuran

Cindy Meyer, Licensed Practical Nurse and Team Leader at Benedictine Living Community in Crookston, was named the Caregiver of the Year by LeadingAge Minnesota at the organization’s annual Institute & Expo. 

The Caregiver of the Year Award honors individuals in older adult services who demonstrate exceptional commitment to older adults and enrich the quality of life of those in their care. Meyer was selected for the prestigious award out of almost 60,000 professional caregivers in LeadingAge Minnesota’s membership.

Meyer started as a certified nursing assistant in skilled care, then earned her LPN while raising her family and working full time.  She is known for quickly recognizing changes in her assisted living tenants and notifying nurses, family, and medical providers as needed. 

Meyer accepted the award at the LeadingAge Minnesota Institute. She was honored along with District Level Honorees for the award including:

For more information, watch the video of 2023 LeadingAge MN Caregiver of the Year: https://youtu.be/jXiZf34xlKs

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