News
Category: Featured News
Welcome to the Featured News category. The following news items include major developments in the aging services world, as well as important notifications and timely reminders.
A Nearly $1M Grant Will Help Tackle One of the Biggest Challenges Facing Senior Care in Minnesota
On October 3, 2024 by Anna Mowry
The LeadingAge Minnesota Foundation is excited to announce that we will be investing nearly $1 million to support new Americans in the aging services workforce over the next two years, thanks to recent grant funding from the Minnesota Department of Human Services’ Grant, Equity, Access, and Research (GEAR) Division.
Key Workforce and Aging Services Legislation Advances in Congress
On September 26, 2024 by Erin Huppert
Last week, Energy and Commerce, a subcommittee of the U.S. House Ways & Means Committee, took action to advance several key policy priorities to their next committee stop:
NHWSB Holiday Pay Rules Comment Letters and Minimum Wage Status Update
On September 26, 2024 by Jeff Bostic
Earlier this week, the comment period closed for the Nursing Home Workforce Standards Board (the board) rule that would require eleven paid holidays and establish requirements for certified worker training.
Unannounced CMS Site Visits
On September 20, 2024 by Mark Schulz
We have heard from members with concerns about sub-contractors, without proper identification or documentation, showing up for unannounced site visits.
Senior Care, Student Credit: How High School Students Earn Credit Caring for Seniors
On September 20, 2024 by Anna Mowry
As Minnesota high schoolers head back to school this fall, don’t forget—they have new incentives to work in long-term care.
LeadingAge Minnesota Honors Several Leaders with Prestigious Awards
On September 20, 2024 by Ben Hansen
LeadingAge Minnesota this week honored key leaders in the aging services field during our 2024 Annual Meeting.
Call for District Leadership Nominations: District Officer and Director Elections at October District Meetings
On September 12, 2024 by Barbara Landeen
Elections will be held for several open District Officer and Director positions during the upcoming October district meetings. This is a call for nominations to fill these important leadership positions.
New Report Release: The Immigration Imperative
On September 12, 2024 by Anna Mowry
Our national partner, LeadingAge, released their newest white paper, The Immigration Imperative, a report that explores how to reform our outdated immigration system to welcome more foreign-born workers to long-term care—and create a foundation for them to thrive in our communities.
Presbyterian Homes – Shorewood Landing to Host Candidate Forum Next Week
On September 5, 2024 by Dan Nelson
This election season, LeadingAge Minnesota members around the state are hosting candidate forums to provide a platform for local candidates to discuss issues affecting older adults and Minnesota’s aging services sector.
Innovation in Population Health: Knute Nelson Walker Methodist’s Approach to Connected Communities
On August 29, 2024 by Gina DiMaggio
Knute Nelson Walker Methodist (KNWM), leveraging a grant from the LeadingAge Minnesota Foundation, has developed a Connected Communities project to address the social determinants of health for seniors across five counties in west central Minnesota, focusing on whole-person health through care management, mental health support and technology.
Nursing Home Workforce Standards Board Holiday Pay Rule Posted for Public Comment
On August 29, 2024 by Jeff Bostic
Earlier this week, the Nursing Home Workforce Standards Board’s proposed holiday pay rule – which would require eleven paid holidays and establish requirements for certified worker training organizations – was posted for public comment.
Duluth Health Services Hosting Candidate Forum in Duluth
On August 22, 2024 by Dan Nelson
This election season, LeadingAge Minnesota members around the state are hosting candidate forums to provide a platform for local candidates to discuss issues affecting older adults and Minnesota’s aging services sector.
Grant Opportunity: Connected Communities for Healthy Aging
On August 22, 2024 by Gina DiMaggio
The LeadingAge Minnesota Foundation (LAMF) has re-opened the opportunity to apply for our Connected Communities for Healthy Aging grant.
Free Recruitment Tool: Online Matching Platform Helps Connect Job Seekers to LTC Employers
On August 15, 2024 by Anna Mowry
CaringCareersStartHere.com has helped connect job seekers with long-term care employers over 2,000 times since the site’s launch in May.
DHS Posts Application Materials for the HCBS Workforce Incentive Grants
On August 15, 2024 by Jeff Bostic
This week, DHS posted application materials for the Home and Community Based services (HCBS) workforce incentive grant program.
Nursing Home Workforce Standards Board Gives Final Approval to Holiday Pay Rule
On August 15, 2024 by Jeff Bostic
Last week, the Nursing Home Workforce Standards Board moved forward on a rule that requires eleven holidays and establishes requirements for certified worker training organizations.
Foundation Golf Tournament Raises Record Breaking Amount for Scholarships
On August 8, 2024 by Jenny Prosser
The 2024 LeadingAge Minnesota Foundation Golf Tournament helped raise funds for the next round of caregiver scholarships. In total, thanks to golfers, sponsors, volunteers, and ticket sales, the event raised over $86,000 before expenses.
Kamala Harris Picks Governor Walz as Running Mate. What Does this Mean for Aging Services?
On August 8, 2024 by Ben Hansen
This week, the Harris campaign announced that Minnesota governor, Tim Walz, has been selected as the Democrats’ nominee for vice president of the United States. He will appear on the ballot in November, presuming Kamala Harris and Walz are officially endorsed at their national convention later this month.
LeadingAge Minnesota QUEST Report – Q1, 2024
On August 1, 2024 by Julie Apold
The LeadingAge Minnesota QUEST Report is now available for first quarter 2024.
Comment Letter Thank You and Action Alert for Nursing Home Workforce Standards Board
On July 25, 2024 by Mark Schulz
Yesterday afternoon (Wednesday, Jul. 24) marked the closing of the public comment period on the first Nursing Home Workforce Standards Board proposed rule about minimum wages.