News

Elections will be held for several open District Officer and Director positions during the upcoming October district meetings. This is a call for nominations to fill these important leadership positions.

Our national partner, LeadingAge, released their newest white paper, The Immigration Imperative, a report that explores how to reform our outdated immigration system to welcome more foreign-born workers to long-term care—and create a foundation for them to thrive in our communities.

Time is running short to submit your nominations for the 2025 Stars Among Us Awards – which recognize outstanding individual and organizational achievements. The entry deadline is Monday, Sept. 23.

DHS recently sent an email to all the nursing homes that received 2023 Workforce Incentive Grant (WIG) funds. Roughly one year, ago DHS issued WIG payments to nursing homes. 

In partnership with the Minnesota Secretary of State’s office, LeadingAge Minnesota is hosting a webinar on resident voting on Thursday, September 12 from noon to 1:00 p.m. This webinar is free to all LeadingAge MN members.

The Department of Labor and Industry is reminding employers that Minnesota’s minimum-wage rate will be adjusted for inflation on Jan. 1, 2025, to $11.13 an hour for all employers in the state.

As enrollment in Medicare Advantage (MA) plans increases steadily (now 54% of Medicare beneficiaries), many older adults are selecting MA or Special Needs Plans (SNPs) offering special supplemental benefits (SSBs) in the form of flexible benefit cards (“flex cards”).

As the deadline for compliance with the Housing Opportunity Through Modernization Act (HOTMA) looms, LeadingAge continues to call on the Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) for guidance.

The Office of Multifamily Housing Programs has completed the update of a series of forms required for Multifamily Section 8 Programs.

The Connected Communities grant opportunity is available to LeadingAge Minnesota members outside the seven-county Twin Cities metro area.

What does it look like for a community to prepare for the future to support older adults as they age? That is the question Perham Health has been trying to answer for the last four years.

LeadingAge MN Solutions is excited to announce a new pharmacy partnership with A & E Pharmacy.

On Tuesday, Senators Boldon and Murphy visited Samaritan Bethany in Rochester for a site visit and a conversation with residents and staff.

On Wednesday, Sept. 11, Vista Prairie hosted a groundbreaking ceremony for their newest development in St. Francis.

The nomination deadline for the 2025 Stars Among Us Awards – which recognize outstanding individual and organizational achievements – is just three short weeks away on Sept. 23.