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The final sessions of virtual Mental Health First Aid training are being offered at no cost to LeadingAge Minnesota members this Spring.

LeadingAge Minnesota proudly recognizes Judy Wolner, a caregiver at Vista Prairie Goldfinch Estates, as the recipient of the Caregiver of the Year award.

Three new policy briefs offer remedies for people with cognitive impairment who live alone and often don’t get timely diagnoses and have limited access to home care.

LeadingAge Minnesota proudly announces Kathy Erickson, a vibrant resident of Walker Place in Minneapolis, as the distinguished recipient of the Spirit of Aging Award for 2024.

LeadingAge Minnesota proudly acknowledges Laura Broberg, Administrator at Milaca Elim Meadows, as the esteemed recipient of the 2024 Outstanding Leadership Award. Laura's exemplary leadership at Cassia’s Elim Milaca campus has made a profound impact on long-term care.

LeadingAge Minnesota proudly celebrates Anna Weege, Administrative Assistant at Ebenezer Senior Living’s home office in Edina, MN, as the distinguished recipient of the 2024 Rising Star Award.

LeadingAge Minnesota proudly honors Lloyd Ward, a dedicated volunteer at Martin Luther Care Center in Bloomington, MN, as the recipient of the Volunteer of the Year Award for his exceptional service spanning over three decades.

LeadingAge Minnesota proudly recognizes Stuart Henrickson, a visionary leader and board member for Knute Nelson Corporation and Foundation in Alexandria, MN, as the esteemed recipient of the 2024 Board Trustee of the Year award.

RealTime Talent (RTT) was awarded a $200,000 grant from Medica to reduce registered nursing assistant shortages in LeadingAge member settings by implementing a newly designed training approach.

Apple Tree Dental has been honored as one of ten Minnesota human services organizations representing seven initiatives, receiving Circle of Excellence awards from Commissioner Jodi Harpstead.

The final virtual Mental Health First Aid training sessions are being offered at no cost to LeadingAge Minnesota members this Spring.

The 2024 Minnesota Department of Human Services Nursing Facility Performance-Based Incentive Payment Program (PIPP) Request for Proposals (RFP) information is now available.

Impressions of the care and service we provide for our seniors continue to be favorable, and there is strong support for the work performed by our caregivers and the need to raise their wages, according to a public opinion poll conducted by LeadingAge Minnesota and our Long-Term Care Imperative partner.

The Fingerprinting Equipment for Background Studies Playbook is the fifth in a series of workforce technology solution playbooks designed to assist you in identifying technology solutions to help address the workforce crisis.

Barbara Klick, who joined Sholom Community Alliance as CEO in 2016, will retire from her storied career at Sholom this summer.

Jon Lundberg, president and chief executive officer of Fairview Senior Services and president and CEO of Fairview subsidiary Ebenezer Senior Living, has announced his plan to retire in September 2024.

After 25 years overseeing the development of senior housing along University Avenue and helping to spearhead its redevelopment, President and CEO Marvin Plakut will retire from Episcopal Homes on March 31.

As part of our ongoing commitment to enhance member experiences, we are launching a short survey for LeadingAge Minnesota members to share feedback any day, any time, on their experiences with the Association.

This article was contributed by Heidi Orstad, DNP, RN, PHN, CCM. Dr. Orstad is a clinical nurse consultant with Marsh McLennan Agency, a preferred vendor of LeadingAge Minnesota Solutions.

It’s no secret that senior living facilities have difficulty attracting and retaining good employees. For some workers, the wages are low, defined by the Bureau of Labor Statistics as $9.25 an hour or less.

Launched in January, this is the second month of our #ElevateAging campaign. Don’t worry if you missed last month; you can jump in anytime!

Our national partner, LeadingAge, worked with Global Refuge to create a members-only resource with recommendations for hiring, training, and building inclusive workplaces for refugees.

Today, the US Senate Special Committee on Aging convened for an informational hearing on understanding assisted living options for Americans.

The Minnesota Department of Human Services (DHS) emailed the authorized assisted living agent with a link to the Minnesota Assisted Living Report Card to those communities with active report card ratings. Not all communities have active report card ratings right now.

This spring, the final sessions of virtual Mental Health First Aid training will be offered at no cost to LeadingAge Minnesota members.

Vacancy rates for registered nurses and licensed practical nurses decreased last quarter. In contrast, TMA and CNA vacancy rates increased, according to data submitted by members in the LeadingAge Minnesota Data Portal.

Applications for the 2024 Leadership Academy are now open.

The Long-Term Care Infection Prevention Coalition of Hennepin County is surveying long-term care staff to inform a spring 2024 series on a team approach to antibiotic and urine culture stewardship.

Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) Administrator Chiquita Brooks-LaSure and her leadership team will highlight CMS’ key 2023 accomplishments and look ahead to how our 2024 priorities will advance the agency’s strategic plan during their first national stakeholder call on Jan. 23.

The final virtual Mental Health First Aid training sessions are free to LeadingAge Minnesota members this spring.

The Minnesota Department of Health (MDH) conducted its first nursing home joint provider and surveyor training event of 2024 on Jan. 16.