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LeadingAge Minnesota is launching a new, in-depth webinar series designed specifically for nursing home quality leaders who want to strengthen their understanding and use of federal quality programs.

On-Demand access to the 2026 Virtual Institute & Expo expires Thursday, April 30. If you were registered for the 2026 Institute & Expo, you have access to all 27 virtual education sessions, plus five additional sessions and two keynote presentations from the in-person conference.

Last week, we introduced a new resource designed to support aging services providers in strengthening their workforce, and the response has been strong. If you haven’t had a chance to explore it yet, now is the perfect time to take a closer look and start putting it into action.

Mark your calendar for Wednesday, May 6 at 11:30 AM and join the Fund Developer Network for an in-person networking lunch at Our Lady of Peace in St. Paul. Enjoy lunch, connect with peers, explore how AI is shaping fundraising, and take a tour.

The Office of Rural Health and Primary Care has opened the application period for the 2026 Workplace Safety Grants for Health Care Entities. Application submissions are due by 4:30 p.m. on June 12.

Across member organizations, code status documentation continues to be a common driver of regulatory citations often tied to inconsistencies in how resident wishes are captured, verified, and communicated across care settings.

Malnutrition is one of the most common—and most overlooked—clinical conditions in long-term care. While interdisciplinary teams are actively assessing, monitoring, and intervening, one critical step is often missed: accurate coding on the Minimum Data Set (MDS).

On Feb. 12, the Department of Human Services (DHS) published new ratings and corrected previously published ratings for its Assisted Living Report Card.  

If you asked most assisted living leaders what they would improve tomorrow with the right funding, you’d likely hear the same themes: staffing, training, safety, and resident quality of life. The challenge isn’t identifying the need—it’s finding the resources to act. The Minnesota Assisted Living Competitive Grant offers a path to turn those priorities into reality.

Registration is now open for LeadingAge Minnesota’s June district meetings, offering members an opportunity to connect, collaborate and stay informed on key issues impacting aging services across the state.

Over the past twelve years, the LeadingAge Minnesota Foundation (LAMF) has provided over $330,000 in scholarships to over 250 individuals who demonstrated a desire to grow professionally and a commitment to the aging services field.

LeadingAge Minnesota’s 2026 Day at the Capitol was one for the books—an energizing, deeply meaningful day centered on advocacy, connection, and the voices of older adults and the providers who serve them.

The 2026 edition of the Older Adult Services Orientation Manual is now available. This updated resource is designed to help board members quickly understand the complex and evolving world of aging services. Written in clear, accessible language, it includes an overview of key areas across the field along with a helpful glossary of terms. 

Last Chance for CEUs: On-Demand Learning for Administrators. 

With the April 30 licensure renewal deadline approaching, now is the time for licensed nursing home administrators to complete their required CEUs.

Don’t miss your final opportunity to make the most of your 2026 Institute experience. On-demand access to the 2026 Virtual Institute & Expo ends tomorrow. 

Mark your calendar for Wednesday, May 6 at 11:30 AM and join the Fund Developer Network for an in-person networking lunch at Our Lady of Peace in St. Paul. Enjoy lunch, connect with peers, explore how AI is shaping fundraising, and take a tour.

The Federal Fair Housing Act became the law of the land in 1968, inspired by the Civil Rights Movement and the work of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. It protects renters (including assisted living residents and tenants of rental housing) from discrimination.

The Central Minnesota Council on Aging has released a new funding opportunity through the Title III E National Family Caregiver Support Program (NFCSP)—designed to strengthen services that support family and informal caregivers of older adults.

Recently, we shared an exciting new webinar series designed to help aging services providers better recruit, support, and advance New Americans in their workforce. But those sessions are just one part of a larger effort to equip you with practical, real-world tools.

The Minnesota Department of Health (MDH) is committed to supporting long-term care (LTC) professionals in MN who are working in infection prevention and control (IPC)related roles. In support of this effort, MDH contracted with the Association for Professionals in Infection Control and Epidemiology (APIC) to provide FREE national and state membership to qualified staff working in assisted living and skilled nursing facilities in Minnesota.

We have good news for nursing facility providers: Minnesota Health Care Programs (MHCP) has resolved a billing issue that caused some nonemergency medical transportation (NEMT) and ambulance claims to be denied.

On Thursday, April 30, from 12-1:30 p.m. the Minnesota Department of Health (MDH) Health Regulation Division is holding a quarterly webinar for assisted living licensees and interested stakeholders to educate on regulatory trends and provide updates.

Formerly known as Group Residential Housing (GRH), Housing Support is a state-funded program that helps cover basic living expenses, primarily rent and raw food, for eligible individuals. Each year, the state recalculates the rate using a standardized formula tied to federal and state benchmarks that estimate the minimum income necessary for a person to live safely and independently in the community.

Older Americans Month is just around the corner (May), and LeadingAge Minnesota is proud to introduce our new Celebrate Aging apparel and merchandise collection—created to honor the impact, wisdom, and contributions of older adults, as well as the dedicated professionals who serve them every day.

We are excited to announce a new, coordinated Emergency Preparedness Training Series designed to support assisted living providers, while also welcoming and encouraging participation from nursing homes. This initiative represents a significant step forward in supporting your organization’s compliance with Centers for Medicare and Medicaid (CMS) Appendix Z requirements while strengthening real-world readiness.

This Friday, the legislature will reach its finance deadline, a benchmark that means any bill with fiscal impact must be out of committees and on its way to eventual floor votes. Unlike other years, leadership and the Governor's office did not agree to budget targets for each jurisdiction area.

The Central Minnesota Council on Aging has released a new funding opportunity through the Title III E National Family Caregiver Support Program (NFCSP)—designed to strengthen services that support family and informal caregivers of older adults. 

LeadingAge Minnesota is launching a new, coordinated Emergency Preparedness Training Series to support assisted living providers, with nursing homes encouraged to participate.

With support from DHS’ GEAR Division, and guidance from our foundation’s Immigrant Voices and Employer Voices Advisory Councils, we’ve transformed lived experiences into a practical, four-part webinar series focused on what’s actually working in aging services. 

Don’t miss your chance to make the most of your 2026 Institute experience. On-demand access to the 2026 Virtual Institute & Expo education sessions — including bonus content — is available only through April 30 for registered participants.