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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.
LeadingAge Minnesota Foundation Seeks Silent Auction Donations
On November 7, 2018 by Lori Meyer
The LeadingAge Minnesota Foundation is excited to announce our Third Annual Silent Auction that will take place as part of the 2019 Institute. Thanks to the generosity of the LeadingAge Minnesota community, our previous auctions have raised almost $20,000 to support the critical work of the Foundation. With your help we can make this year’s auction even more successful.
Augustana Care and Elim Care Announce New Name
On November 7, 2018 by Jodi Boyne
Augustana Care and Elim Care last week announced their new name: Cassia. The name evokes both organizations’ commitment to healing, wholeness and their quest for solutions that help those they serve to live well.
Bruce Glanzer Retires Jan. 11, Mike Stordahl Named President/CEO at The Good Shepherd Community
On October 31, 2018 by Jodi Boyne
LeadingAge Minnesota extends our deep appreciation and gratitude to Bruce Glanzer, CEO/President of The Good Shepherd Community in Sauk Rapids, for his years of dedicated service to our field and our association. Bruce has announced his retirement effective Jan. 11. Mike Stordahl, who has served as the Administrator at Clara City Care Center, has been named the new CEO/President and will join the Good Shepherd team on Jan. 2.
Now Available: Trauma-Informed Care Resources
On October 23, 2018 by Jodi Boyne
A new toolkit from LeadingAge provides resources for members to better understand the impact of Trauma-Informed Care and how to best serve residents with trauma histories.
Assisted Living Salary & Benefits Study - Participation Now Open
On October 23, 2018 by Jodi Boyne
Participation is now open for the 2018-2019 Assisted Living Salary & Benefits study, which is nationally recognized for reliable and comprehensive compensation data, including management salaries, nonmanagement wages and fringe benefits.
Presbyterian Homes & Services Joins Allina Health as Co-Owner of Genevive
On October 16, 2018 by Jodi Boyne
Allina Health and Presbyterian Homes & Services (PHS) announced their newly formed collaboration in Genevive effective Jan. 1, 2019. Genevive is a geriatric medical practice and care management organization providing comprehensive care for 5,500 older adults throughout the Twin Cities and greater Minnesota.
Buffalo High Schools Gerontology Students are Teaching and Learning from Older Adults
On October 9, 2018 by Guest Contributor
A new course is underway at Buffalo High School (BHS) bringing together the student’s young lives with those of older adults in the community. CIS Introduction to Gerontology is the study of aging and that’s just what students are experiencing in and out of the classroom.
Senior Living Works Ambassador Challenge
On October 9, 2018 by Jenna Kellerman
Challenge: Can we get 50 LeadingAge Minnesota members to become Senior Living Works Ambassadors? It’s free and easy and could change the landscape of recruiting staff into older adult services in Minnesota.
Mark Thomas Receives Lifetime Achievement Award
On October 2, 2018 by Jodi Boyne
Mark Thomas, CEO Emeritus of the Ebenezer Society, received the rare and prestigious Lifetime Achievement Award during last month’s Annual Meeting & Leadership Forum.
Senior Living Works Ambassador Challenge
On October 2, 2018 by Jenna Kellerman
Challenge: Can we get 50 LeadingAge Minnesota members to become Senior Living Works Ambassadors? It’s free and easy and could change the landscape of recruiting staff into older adult services in Minnesota!
Oelfke, Korzendorfer, Reese Named Lifetime Honorary Members
On September 25, 2018 by Jodi Boyne
John Korzendorfer, Marilyn Oelfke, and Dallas Reese, three distinguished leaders in aging services, were named Lifetime Honorary Members during last week’s Annual Meeting and Leadership Forum.
Easy Button! OnTrack Nursing Assistant Training
On September 25, 2018 by Jenna Kellerman
Click the EASY BUTTON by signing up for the OnTrack Nursing Assistant Training program today!
Spirit of Advocacy: Christine Bakke and Rob Lahammer
On September 25, 2018 by Jodi Boyne
Christine Bakke, CEO/Administrator, Madonna Towers and Rob Lahammer, Executive Director of Customer Engagement, Employee Engagement and Advocacy, Presbyterian Homes and Services were the recipients of this year’s Spirit of Advocacy award. The awards were announced at last week’s Annual Meeting and Leadership Forum.
Easy Button! OnTrack Nursing Assistant Training
On September 18, 2018 by Jenna Kellerman
Click the EASY BUTTON by signing up for the OnTrack Nursing Assistant Training program today!
Congratulations Nursing Leadership Symposium Graduates
On September 18, 2018 by Elizabeth Sether, RN, MHA, LNHA
The LeadingAge Minnesota Nursing Leadership Symposium continues to graduate experienced, dedicated leaders who have made the transition from clinical care to the role of a professional executive nurse leader.
Get Ready to Celebrate National Adult Day Services Week
On August 28, 2018 by Roni Falck
It’s time to celebrate the amazing work Adult Day Services providers do every day! National Adult Day Services Week takes place Sept. 16-22 and is a great opportunity to highlight the impact Adult Day has on the people served and their family caregivers.
Who’s Your Rich? Nominations Sought for Spirit of Aging Award
On August 22, 2018 by Barbara Landeen
The Stars Among Us Award program is open for the 2019 recognition awards and we want to know, Who’s YOUR Rich?
Seeking Member-at-Large for 2019 Nominating Committee
On August 14, 2018 by Nancy Garrett
Do you want to help identify and recruit future LeadingAge Minnesota board members? If you are a LeadingAge Minnesota voting member and are interested in standing for election to next year’s Nominating Committee, contact Nancy Garrett no later than Friday, Aug. 31.
Nominations Sought for Board Trustee of the Year
On August 14, 2018 by Barbara Landeen
The Stars Among Us Award program is open for the 2019 recognition awards and we want to know about the amazing board members that help lead your organization.
BHS Names Jeri Reinhardt as Vice President Clinical Services and Performance Excellence
On August 7, 2018 by Jodi Boyne
The Benedictine Health System (BHS) named Jerilyn “Jeri” Reinhardt, RN, to Vice President Clinical Services and Performance Excellence.