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There is a lot going on these days. A lot. Organizations serving the senior community are facing a growing number of complex challenges and the path forward is not always clear.

At slashBlue, we’ve worked closely with senior living communities for years, and we understand a fundamental truth: when technology fails, it quickly becomes a care issue.

On Thursday, May 1, 2025, aging care and services leader Saint Therese announced it is acquiring The Belvedere of Heritage Retirement Communities of Westlake, Ohio.

Thank you to everyone who attended the Independent Living Executives Networking Group on Wednesday, April 23. We are especially grateful to Rob Lahammer, vice president of engagement and advocacy at Presbyterian Homes & Services, for leading a thoughtful and engaging session on purposeful living in senior living communities.

Earlier this week, Vista Prairie Communities (VPC) is pleased announced the return of Kacey Kasel, RN, BSN, PHN, LALD as a Regional Director of Operations (RDO). In this expanded leadership role, Kacey will provide additional operational support to VPC’s communities, ensuring a continued focus on excellence in care, team development, and resident well-being.

Nura is opening a new clinic in Woodbury to make specialized pain care more convenient for people on the east side of the river. We are excited to begin seeing new patients on April 24. Our goal is to provide exceptional, personalized care to help those living with pain find relief and improve their quality of life.

Vista Prairie Communities is pleased to announce the addition of Lisa Klockmann as Executive Director at Vista Prairie at Ridgeway (on 23rd and on German).

On Tuesday, March 18, 2025, Health Dimensions Group® (HDG®), a leading senior living, post-acute, and long-term care management and consulting firm based in Minneapolis, MN, announced that they have hired Barbara Klick as executive vice president of quality. With this position, Klick will join HDG’s Executive Leadership Team.

Smartlinx, a leading provider of workforce management solutions, has acquired Bektek, a one-stop solution for human resources systems.

Outreach staff from Senator Klobuchar’s office have been travelling Minnesota to convene roundtable discussions with senior care providers, senior advocates, and community leaders.

On Tuesday, Feb. 18, 2025, Vivie announced that Northfield Retirement Community is joining Vivie in its mission to enrich, empower, and elevate people throughout life’s journey.

Health Dimensions Group® (HDG®), a leading senior living, post-acute, and long-term care consulting and management firm based in Minneapolis, MN, has promoted Paul Branin to executive vice president of growth. With this promotion, Branin will join HDG’s Executive Leadership Team.

Thirty years ago, the concept of Fairview Partners began when Fairview Health Services was awarded a prestigious Robert Wood Johnson foundation grant.

Congratulations to Ebenezer Senior Living for assuming ownership of Oak Meadows Senior Living in Oakdale, MN, effective January 1, 2025.

Mark your calendar and register for LeadingAge Minnesota’s (LAMN) first District Meeting of 2025. Scheduled for January 16, the agenda for this virtual meeting features an excellent line-up of speakers.

On Dec. 3, 2024, Bob Dahl, President and CEO of Cassia, formally announced his plan to retire in January 2026.

Knute Nelson and Walker Methodist today proudly announced their new name and brand—Vivie.

HR professionals and leaders in aging services face distinct challenges in managing diverse teams and navigating complex regulatory landscapes.

Continuing to build its footprint in the Midwest, Saint Therese, an aging care and services leader based in the Twin Cities, this week announced it will acquire St. Mary of the Woods in Avon, Ohio, near Cleveland.

Ebenezer officially broke ground on Estoria Lakeville, a new senior cooperative in Lakeville on Wednesday, Sept. 4th, with more than 140 people in attendance, including city officials, the Lakeville Chamber of Commerce, development partners and future residents.