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Category: Member News
Welcome to the Member News category. These stories are intended for current LeadingAge Minnesota members, profiling aging services professionals, providing new resources, and keeping them informed about the aging services community.
Julie Manworren Named President and CEO of VOA-MN/WI
On December 18, 2019 by Jodi Boyne
Volunteers of America – Minnesota and Wisconsin (VOA MN/WI) announced that Julie Manworren has been named its new President and CEO. She begins her new role Feb. 28.
Veterans Club Adult Day Services: A Leader in Safe Care for Seniors
On December 18, 2019 by Jodi Boyne
At the Veterans Club, the Adult Day Services program at the Minnesota Veteran’s Home – Minneapolis Campus, excellence is not one act but a habit. A mission to personalized care and support for the clients they serve combined with a commitment to respect, dignity and teamwork elevated this program to one of the higher levels of recognition in our Make Zero Harm Possible program.
Last Chance to Participate in Staff Engagement Survey
On December 10, 2019 by Jenna Kellerman
Got 5 minutes? It’s your last chance to participate in our brief survey to better understand the state of employee engagement practices in aging services. The survey closes on Dec. 17.
Making Zero Harm Possible: Sandy Forsberg, Lead Homemaker, Crystal Brook Senior Living
On December 10, 2019 by Jodi Boyne
Sandy Forsberg, Lead Homemaker at Crystal Brook Senior Living in Park Rapids, has received the Make Zero Harm Possible Award from LeadingAge Minnesota.
Making Zero Harm Possible: Kortoe Mikely, St. Therese of New Hope
On December 3, 2019 by Jodi Boyne
Kortoe Mikely, Nursing/Home Health Aide at St. Therese of New Hope, recently received the Make Zero Harm Possible Award from LeadingAge Minnesota.
Making Zero Harm Possible: Shyann Topel, Buffalo Lake Health Care Center
On November 26, 2019 by Jodi Boyne
Shyann Topel, Safety Director and Safe Care for Seniors Champion at Buffalo Lake Health Care Center, is the most recent recipient of the Make Zero Harm Possible Award from LeadingAge Minnesota. The award recognizes staff in aging services settings who demonstrate their commitment to safe, quality care and to treating the people they serve with respect and dignity – always.
Benedictine Communities Recognized in U.S. News and World Report’s “Best Nursing Homes” Report
On November 19, 2019 by Jodi Boyne
Benedictine Health System announced 14 communities were recognized in the 2019-2020 U.S. News and World Report “Best Nursing Homes” report as high-performers in overall quality in both the nursing home and short-stay rehabilitation categories.
Making Zero Harm Possible: St. Therese of Woodbury Safety Champions
On November 19, 2019 by Jodi Boyne
The Safe Care Champions from St. Therese of Woodbury were recently recognized with a Make Zero Harm Possible award from LeadingAge Minnesota. The award recognizes individuals and staff teams in aging services settings who demonstrate their commitment to safe, quality care and to treating the people they serve with respect and dignity – always.
Making Zero Harm Possible: Dietary Department at Granite Falls Health Care Center
On November 12, 2019 by Jodi Boyne
The Health Dietary Department at Grant Falls Health Care Center was recently awarded the Make Zero Harm Possible Award from LeadingAge Minnesota. The award recognizes staff or teams in aging services settings who demonstrate their commitment to safe, quality care and to treating the people they serve with respect and dignity – always.
New Toolkit Helps Position Providers for Medicare Advantage Partnerships
On November 12, 2019 by Jonathan Lips
A new Medicare Advantage (MA) Supplemental Benefits toolkit from the LeadingAge Center for Managed Care Solutions & Innovations will help you to understand how MA supplemental benefits work, how to assess the activity in your market, evaluate the opportunity, decide which plans to approach, and outline the benefit of your services in terms the plans understand. The toolkit is a LeadingAge members-only resource.
Get Engaged in 2020: Participate in LeadingAge MN Committee
On November 5, 2019 by Lori Meyer
Take advantage of the opportunity to learn, sharp and respond to the dramatic changes our field and the work we can do together to improve the aging experience for those we serve. Participate in LeadingAge Minnesota committees!
Dan Lindh Receives LeadingAge Award of Honor
On November 5, 2019 by Jodi Boyne
Dan Lindh, President and CEO, Presbyterian Homes & Services, received the Award of Honor from LeadingAge. The Award of Honor is the highest award that LeadingAge bestows.
Making Zero Harm Possible: Activities Team at Divine Providence Community Home
On October 30, 2019 by Jodi Boyne
The Activities Team from Divine Providence Community Home of Sleepy Eye was recently recognized with a Make Zero Harm Possible award from LeadingAge Minnesota.
Dr. Mary Tjosvold Inducted into Minnesota Women Business Owners Hall of Fame
On October 30, 2019 by Jodi Boyne
Dr. Mary Tjosvold, Founder & CEO of Mary T. Inc., has been selected by the Minnesota Chapter of the National Association of Women Business Owners (NAWBO-MN) as a 2019 inductee to the Minnesota Women Business Owners Hall of Fame.
Champion Connection: Join Our New Affinity Group
On October 23, 2019 by Jodi Boyne
Are you a Safe Care for Seniors Safety Champion in your setting? We need your contact information so you can be a part of our new Champion Connection!
Making Zero Harm Possible: Matt Johnson & Rob Hendrickson, Perham Living
On October 23, 2019 by Jodi Boyne
Matt Johnson, Physical Therapist, and Rob Hendrickson, Occupational Therapist, were recently awarded the Make Zero Harm Possible Award. The award recognizes staff in older adult service settings who demonstrate their commitment to safe, quality care and to treating the people they serve with respect and dignity – always.
2019 Compensation Reports Available for Purchase
On October 15, 2019 by Jeff Bostic
LeadingAge Minnesota recently mailed out complimentary copies of the 2019 compensation reports for care centers and senior housing providers to members who participated in those surveys. Copies of those reports are now available for purchase by members who did not participate.
Making Zero Harm Possible: Amanda Wik, Ecumen Detroit Lakes
On October 15, 2019 by Jodi Boyne
Amanda Wik, Licensed Social Worker at Ecumen Detroit Lakes, recently received the Make Zero Harm Possible Award from LeadingAge Minnesota. The award recognizes staff in aging services settings who demonstrate their commitment to safe, quality care and to treating people with respect and dignity – always.
Genevive, Medica and 10 Senior Care Organizations Partner to Offer Innovative Medicare Advantage Plans
On October 8, 2019 by Jodi Boyne
Seniors living in 78 Twin Cities-area long-term care and assisted living communities will have a new Medicare Advantage health coverage option to select for 2020 coverage if they qualify for its coverage requirements.
Shirley Barnes, Crest View Senior Communities, Re-Appointed to Governor’s Workforce Development Board
On October 8, 2019 by Jodi Boyne
Governor Tim Walz announced last week that Shirly Barnes, CEO of Crest View Senior Communities, has been re-appointed to the Governor’s Workforce Development Board.