News Archives
November 2024 Archives
Below is a list of all of the articles published in the selected month, ordered from most recent to least.
Become a Mental Health First Aid Instructor
On November 21, 2024 by Anna Mowry
Winona State University is offering another round for individuals to become certified instructors of the Mental Health First Aid (MHFA) training certification.
Disaster Response Resources for Affordable Senior Housing Providers
On November 21, 2024 by Bobbie Guidry
LeadingAge has compiled a disaster preparation and response resource for affordable housing. The resource covers how affordable senior housing providers should prepare for a disaster event and what to expect after an event has occurred.
Required Disclosure of Prohibition from Pet Fees for Support Animals Among Several Landlord Tenant Law Changes to Take Effect Jan. 1
On November 21, 2024 by Bobbie Guidry
Effective Jan. 1, 2025, if your facility charges pet fees or deposits, your rental lease or contract will be required to disclose that these fees or charges are prohibited for, and do not apply to, service and support animals.
LeadingAge Minnesota Foundation Invests Over $1.8 Million In the Health and Well-Being of Seniors in Rural Minnesota
On November 21, 2024 by Gina DiMaggio
This Thanksgiving season, as we gather with loved ones and reflect on all we’re grateful for, the LeadingAge Minnesota Foundation is thankful for our elders and excited to help tackle challenges they face in rural areas of the state.
New Study from Center for Rural Policy Highlights Access Shortage of Nursing Home Care
On November 21, 2024 by LeadingAge Minnesota
A new study by the Minnesota Center for Rural Policy and Development was released last week, highlighting the dwindling access to nursing home care for older adults in rural Minnesota.
Long-Term Care Imperative Launches Proactive Public Messaging Strategy in Effort to Halt Holiday Pay Rule
On November 21, 2024 by Ben Hansen
Yesterday, the Long-Term Care Imperative launched a public messaging campaign urging Governor Walz to stop the Nursing Home Workforce Standards Board’s Holiday Pay Rule, which would take effect Jan. 1, 2025. Below, you can read the news release that was sent yesterday to targeted media outlets across the state.
Member-Only Discount Available Until the End of the Year: Post your Jobs to AgingServicesJobs.org
On November 14, 2024 by Anna Mowry
Post your open positions with a member-only discount on AgingServicesJobs.org – the premier job board for aging services employers to post their critical-to-fill positions and get connected with qualified applicants.
Action Alert: Tell Congress to Support the Healthcare Workforce Resilience Act
On November 14, 2024 by Anna Mowry
Take 1-minute now to let Congressional leaders know how important it is to expand immigration pathways for healthcare professionals and ensure access to care by supporting the Healthcare Workforce Resilience Act to create a pathway for 40,000 foreign-born healthcare workers to work in the U.S.
Apply Now: Loan Forgiveness for Nurses
On November 14, 2024 by Anna Mowry
The next cycle for the Minnesota Long-Term Care Nurse Loan Forgiveness Program is now open. The program provides funds to repay qualified educational loans for eligible RNs and LPNs.
Free Recruitment Tool to Help Your Workforce Efforts
On November 14, 2024 by Anna Mowry
CaringCareersStartHere.com is helping connect job seekers with long-term care employers. We’ve welcomed over 50,000 visitors to the site since May, helping to elevate careers in aging services across the state.
Help Us Highlight Courage and Innovation at Next Year’s Institute
On November 14, 2024 by Ben Hansen
As the year draws to a close, we’re gearing up for the event that brings our community together like no other: the annual Institute & Expo! And this time, we’re doing things a little differently. Our theme—Courageous Thinking—is all about celebrating bold ideas and innovative approaches to improving the lives of older adults. We want your stories to take center stage.
Introducing the LeadingAge Minnesota Foundation Newsletter
On November 14, 2024 by Ben Hansen
We’re thrilled to announce the upcoming launch of our brand-new Foundation newsletter! Arriving in your inbox this December, it will be your go-to source for the latest groundbreaking initiatives transforming the experience of aging in Minnesota.
Apply Now for Loan Forgiveness: RNs and LPNs
On November 7, 2024 by Anna Mowry
The next cycle for the Minnesota Long-Term Care Nurse Loan Forgiveness Program is now open. The program provides funds to repay qualified educational loans for eligible RNs and LPNs.
UDALSA Tip Sheet Developed by OOLTC
On November 7, 2024 by Bobbie Guidry
The Uniform Disclosure of Assisted Living Services and Amenities (UDALSA) is an important communication tool for providers to inform prospective residents and their families about what their Assisted Living Facility provides.
Election Night Leaves Control of Minnesota House Undetermined, Senate DFL Maintains Majority
On November 7, 2024 by Kayla Khang
While final numbers are still being calculated, this November, Minnesota voters continued a long-standing tradition of high voter turnout.
Important Update Regarding the Nursing Home Workforce Standards Board
On November 7, 2024 by Kari Thurlow
The Nursing Home Workforce Standards Board (NHWSB), an unelected body created by the 2023 Legislature, has the power to create rules related to the pay of nursing home workers and other working conditions.