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The Center for Dementia Respite Innovation (CDRI), funded by the Administration for Community Living (ACL) under the direction of Dr. Sam Fazio at the Alzheimer’s Association, has issued a Request for Applications (RFA).

In 2024, over 1,000 OnTrack nursing assistants attempted the state exam to be placed on the Minnesota Nurse Aide Registry. OnTrack learners’ pass rates continue to surpass the state average.

This week, lawmakers took significant steps on funding and policy for human services. On Monday, the House of Representatives heard HF2434, the Human Services Finance Omnibus Bill as well as HF2115, the Human Services Policy Omnibus Bill.

A recurrent question and citation for Assisted Living Facilities is offering meal plans that meet statutory requirements.

Late on Wednesday afternoon the Department of Human Services (DHS) notified NETStudy 2.0 system users via a GovDelivery message that the NETStudy 2.0 system will be offline for a server upgrade starting on Friday, 4/25, at 7 p.m. and expected to return to normal operations on Monday, 4/28, at 8 a.m.  During this server upgrade, do not log into NETStudy 2.0 until you receive an all-clear message from DHS.

The slow developing HCBS workforce incentive grant program, which was created and funded by the 2023 Legislature, has still not reached the point of sending money to employers, despite a plan to have done so by the end of March.

If you are an operator of a HUD community, you are invited to join the first networking group of 2025 that is specifically designed for you! Whether you consider yourself a Housing Manager, Director of Housing, landlord, operator, property manager, or something else, you know that managing a HUD senior community poses specific issues and concerns.

The U.S. Department of Labor (DOL) is pausing its appeal of court rulings that blocked the agency’s April 2024 overtime rule, which sought to increase the salary thresholds necessary to exempt a salaried executive, administrative or professional (EAP) employee from federal overtime pay requirements under the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA).

Staff from HUD have announced publicly - at both the LeadingAge Leadership Summit in Washington, D.C. and a recent NAHMA conference – that there will be a delay in requiring providers to comply with HOTMA (Housing Opportunity Through Modernization Act).

Generative AI (GenAI) is transforming how fundraising professionals communicate, connect and create. In this hands-on session tailored for those working in donor engagement, you’ll explore how tools like ChatGPT and Claude can support and streamline key functions—from grant writing and donor reports to compelling storytelling and thank-you letters.

Generative AI (GenAI) is transforming how fundraising professionals communicate, connect and create. In this hands-on session tailored for those working in donor engagement, you’ll explore how tools like ChatGPT and Claude can support and streamline key functions—from grant writing and donor reports to compelling storytelling and thank-you letters.

Are you a Licensed Assisted Living Director (LALD) or Licensed Health Services Executive (LHSE) with a heart for guiding others? If so, we invite you to become a volunteer mentor and support the next generation of leaders in long-term services and supports.

At slashBlue, we’ve worked closely with senior living communities for years, and we understand a fundamental truth: when technology fails, it quickly becomes a care issue.

On Thursday, May 1, 2025, aging care and services leader Saint Therese announced it is acquiring The Belvedere of Heritage Retirement Communities of Westlake, Ohio.

Thank you to everyone who attended the Independent Living Executives Networking Group on Wednesday, April 23. We are especially grateful to Rob Lahammer, vice president of engagement and advocacy at Presbyterian Homes & Services, for leading a thoughtful and engaging session on purposeful living in senior living communities.