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Katie Fregin of Sholom Community Alliance has recently been named Campus Administrator at Shaller Family Sholom East Campus.

Mark your calendar now for 2024 District Meetings. These regional meetings with members are open to all staff and are free to attend.

Members elected new officers to represent them during the recent October District Meetings, and several officers moved to new roles as terms are set to expire.

Lores Vlaminck, nurse consultant and owner of Lores Consulting, and Michelle Stober, the owner of Senior Care Solutions (SCS) since 2015, are thrilled to share the exciting news of a new collaborative partnership.

LeadingAge Minnesota has reintroduced lunch and learn sessions starting last week, and the most recent Lunch and Learn on resident change in condition is now available on demand.

LeadingAge Minnesota has a new home, and association members are welcome anytime!

As we prepare for the coming year, we invite you to participate in LeadingAge Minnesota committees in 2024.

Ridgeway Senior Living and Vista Prairie Communities have completed the transition of ownership for both two senior communities located in New Ulm.

Barb Rode, Mark Landreville, and Gene Gustason were nominated for LeadingAge Minnesota’s Honorary Lifetime Membership and approved by voting members at the Annual Business Meeting at the Annual Meeting & Leadership Forum.

American Baptist Homes of the Midwest (ABHM), an Eden Prairie-based not-for-profit provider of senior living and health care, is pleased to announce the appointment of Austin Blilie as the new Chief Operating Officer.

LeadingAge Minnesota’s Nurse Leadership Certificate Program supports new and emerging nurse leaders. Nurse leaders in skilled nursing care centers, assisted living, or home care settings, new to or moving into leadership positions, came together for five months of networking, learning, and support.

The Three Links and St. Francis Health Services Boards of Directors have announced their intent to merge the two organizations. The merger will officially take place on Nov. 1, 2023.

The nomination deadline for the 2024 Stars Among Us Awards is Monday, Sept. 11 - that is less than three short weeks away. Share your stories to recognize these people in your organization for statewide recognition:

LeadingAge Minnesota’s 2023 Assisted Living Conference on Aug. 16-17 provided aging services professionals with training, timely updates, and resources needed to confidently meet state requirements and provide quality care for seniors.

Lyngblomsten, a Minnesota nonprofit senior services organization, recently opened its new continuum-of-care campus in Lino Lakes.

Knute Nelson, based in Alexandria, and Walker Methodist, based in Minnetonka, have entered into an agreement to merge the two companies into one. This merger is set to be finalized on Jan. 1, 2024.

LeadingAge Minnesota is excited to welcome Jessica Lacher as the new Director of Membership. With an impressive background spanning 25 years of service in various roles within provider organizations, Jessica's expertise and dedication make her a perfect fit for this position.

Stacy Rogers has joined LeadingAge Minnesota as the Vice President LeadingAge Minnesota Solutions.

With over 12,000 open nursing assistant positions around the state, we know there is no single solution to our current workforce challenges. That’s why, together with our dedicated members, LeadingAge Minnesota is doing all we can to repair the nurse aide pipeline.

In a few short weeks, Lyngblomsten will open its second community - Lyngblomsten at Lino Lakes. The community opens after years of planning and 20 months of construction. The first residents of the main building will move in mid-July.