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Fall signals many wonderful traditions and memories such as pumpkin spice, cozy sweaters, crackling fires, spectacular views of changing leaves . . . and influenza vaccines!

The Minnesota Department of Health (MDH) today released guidance on the use of temporary tent structures and clear dividers for purposes of visitation, which will be helpful for both nursing homes and housing with services/assisted living communities.

Webinar: Families First Coronavirus Response Act (FFCRA) Revision
September 24

Webinar: Budgeting in Uncertain Times
October 1

Just like “Back to School,” the beginning of fall brings new opportunities for continuing education. These programs are coming to you in October and are now open for registration.

As we celebrate National Adult Day Services Week, we look at the ways in which the field has evolved since President Jimmy Carter first proclaimed National Adult Day Services Week in 1983.

Efficiently and effectively train caregivers using the Basic Care Aide Curriculum from EduCare. Beginning September 26, registration for this training program

LeadingAge Minnesota is partnering with The Center for Aging Research and Education at the University of Wisconsin-Madison School of Nursing to work with a few select organizations to pilot

Are you seeing stress, burnout, and anxiety amongst your staff during the COVID-19 pandemic?  Do you want to gain additional insights into

In a Notice issued Friday, HUD permits alternatives to group resident meetings required for the Rental Assistance Demonstration (RAD). For PHAs or owners undergoing a RAD conversion

Recently, DHS announced that due to the ongoing public health emergency the annual in-person care center resident Quality of Life survey that was due to be conducted

When we are stretched thin personally and professionally, it is a “grind” every day that leaves little room for self-care. You’re in good company if you feel like there’s not time or energy

As a leader, you know that it’s not always easy to be transparent especially with bad news, but the COVID-19 pandemic has heightened the importance of

One final reminder that reporting on funds received last spring related to the Housing Support (GRH) Program are due by the end of September.

The physical, cognitive and psychological benefits of laughter and distraction with adorable or beautiful things are well documented, and something we really need now in the time of COVID.

The MN Department of Human Services (DHS) has announced that it will return to conducting fingerprint-based background studies beginning at 6 a.m. Wed., Oct. 7, 2020, and entities will no longer

In recognition of the physical and emotional toll that separation from family and other loved ones has taken on residents, CMS has issued

Webinar: Budgeting in Uncertain Times
October 1

Assisted Living/HWS Management Certificate Program (Virtual)
October 6, 7, 8, 13, 14, 15

Has your occupancy suffered from the impact of the pandemic? You’re not alone. Your sales and marketing team plays an essential role in your community’s financial performance during regular times;

Mark your calendar for October 1, 1-2 p.m. for a timely webinar—Budgeting in Uncertain Times. This strategy-focused webinar is designed to help leaders and financial staff make informed decisions

The highly anticipated Assisted Living/HWS Management Certificate Program will open for registration this week. This 6-part virtual series features expert faculty and essential content for

National Adult Day Services Week will take place September 20-26 and is an opportunity to recognize this important service that supports both participants and their family caregivers.

Last week MDH announced that Minnesota has asked CMS to calculate the PDPM classifications on the OBRA assessments that are not used for Medicare payment.

During the past few weeks, we’ve been adding many new tools and resources to our COVID-19 webpage—with a heavy emphasis on testing.

Even in normal times, many residents in our settings, are lonely – lonely for one to one connection and relationships, lonely for conversation beyond our settings, lonely for opportunities to share their life experiences, lonely.

Safe Care Champions play an important role in meeting our goal of Eliminating Preventable Harm in the Course of Caregiving—which includes eliminating preventable infections during the COVID-19 pandemic. 

Often, stress-relief strategies are avoided because we feel we have no time for them. Today’s focus is on resilience-building/stress-reducing strategies

The Minnesota Department of Health (MDH), with support from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), is conducting a voluntary statewide survey

The Minnesota Department of Health (MDH), with support from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), is conducting a voluntary statewide survey

A recent survey of LeadingAge Minnesota Adult Day Services providers highlighted significant changes in the field due to COVID-19

In response to the COVID-19 pandemic, both the State of Minnesota and CMS have taken actions to help providers respond, including granting temporary flexibility