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We’re excited to announce a new, one-day conference—Independent Living Conference: Tackling the Tough Stuff. This will be held on Oct. 29.

New for our Independent Senior Living providers – the inaugural Independent Living Operators Conference is coming to Bloomington on October 29.

Join us for a 3-part deep-dive webinar series covering each of the federal quality programs to help you understand the key information to effectively report data, access and interpret the reports, and use the data to improve performance and outcomes.

• Tue., Sept. 23 – Part 1: Skilled Nursing Facility Quality Reporting Program (SNF QRP) and Value-Based Purchasing (SNF VBP)
• Tue., Sept. 30 – Part 2: Nursing Home Quality Measures
• Tue., Oct. 7 – Part 3: Five-Star Quality Rating System and Changes to the Staffing Domain

This webinar series is designed for nursing home staff with responsibilities related to federal quality programs and reports. Find complete details and register here.

Join us for a 3-part deep-dive webinar series covering each of the federal quality programs to help you understand the key information to effectively report data, access and interpret the reports, and use the data to improve performance and outcomes. 

Join us for a series of Nurse Lunch and Learn webinars this fall. These complimentary, members-only webinars are quick, focused sessions for nurse teams, each devoted to a specific topic with short presentation of key topics, followed by small group exercise for hands-on application. 

A new Nursing Home Quality webinar series is a deep dive into each of the federal quality programs. Attend the series to understand key information to effectively report data, access and interpret the reports, and use the data to improve performance and outcomes.

September will be here soon, and that means it’s time for the 2025 Annual Meeting & Leadership Forum, Sept. 16-19 at Grand View Lodge in Nisswa.

A new Nursing Home Quality webinar series is a deep dive into each of the federal quality programs. Attend the series to understand key information to effectively report data, access and interpret the reports, and use the data to improve performance and outcomes.

Nine full conference scholarships are available for the 2025 Annual Meeting & Leadership Forum, Sept. 16-19 at Grand View Lodge in Nisswa.

We are now soliciting ideas for inclusion in the 2026 Institute& Expo General Session. Is your organization doing some new, innovative, or creative work that others would want to know about?

The Quality Specialist Certificate Program supports individuals who are serving as quality leads within their organizations or have an interest in expanding their knowledge of quality, safety, and performance improvement.

June District Meetings help make sense of what’s next with President and CEO Kari Thurlow on what’s shaping our sector. The meetings kicked off this week and continue next week.

February may seem very far away, but planning is already happening for the 2026 Institute & Expo, Feb. 11-12 (in-person) and March 3-5 (virtual).

The Quality Specialist Certificate Program begins August 20, and is expected to sell out. Register now to secure your seat.

Quality – it’s a big topic that impacts just about everything from resident experience to organizational success. The Quality Specialist Certificate Program supports individuals who are serving as quality leads within their organizations or have an interest in expanding their knowledge of quality, safety, and performance improvement.

You have knowledge and experience to share, and we invite you to do so! You are invited to submit one or more proposals to present educational programs at the 2026 Institute & Expo.

Starting April 9, LeadingAge Minnesota’s new Operations Certificate Program is specifically designed for professionals in long-term care settings—including assisted living and care centers—who are looking to expand their operational knowledge and leadership abilities.

New and emerging nurse leaders in skilled nursing care centers, assisted living, or home care settings will gain a solid understanding of the foundational elements that make up the nurse leader’s role by attending LeadingAge Minnesota’s Nurse Leadership Program.

Applications for the 2025 Leadership Academy are now open.

Leadership Academy is a unique program with a 15-year track record of developing leadership capacity and core competencies of aging services professionals by tapping their natural talents and authentic leadership style.

Our theme—Courageous Thinking—celebrates bold ideas and innovations that enhance the lives of older adults.