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Category: Notable News
Welcome to the Notable News category, which includes information on the latest issues in aging services.
Adult Day Services Workshop Scheduled for Oct. 18
On September 21, 2023 by LeadingAge
Registration is open for the Adult Day Services Workshop scheduled for Oct. 18! The day is packed with speakers on a variety of topics requested by LeadingAge Minnesota members and more.
Meet QAPI Requirements with the New Quality Specialist Certificate Program
On September 21, 2023 by Julie Apold
Staff in nursing homes and assisted living, new to or with experience in quality, will benefit from attending the new Quality Specialist Certificate Program from Oct. 24, 2023, to Feb. 21, 2024.
Abuse Prevention Train-the-Trainer Offered - Register Your Trainers Today
On September 14, 2023 by Julie Apold
Prevention of abuse and neglect is everyone’s job. A new four-part training program, Safe Care Abuse Prevention, will be delivered in 30-minute segments to fit your internal training schedules.
Nomination Cycle Open for 2023 Minnesota Rural Health Awards
On August 31, 2023 by Libbie Chapuran
Every year, the Minnesota Department of Health (MDH) awards the Minnesota Rural Health Awards to individuals and groups who have significantly contributed to improving rural health in Minnesota.
Omnicare and Merwin: LeadingAge Minnesota Solutions Preferred Pharmacy Partners
On August 24, 2023 by Stacy Rogers
LeadingAge Minnesota Solutions is pleased to announce a preferred pharmacy agreement with Omnicare and Merwin.
Age-Friendly Minnesota 2023 Conference and Regional Exchanges
On August 10, 2023 by Libbie Chapuran
In collaboration with several other statewide organizations, the Age–Friendly Minnesota Council invites you to their 2023 Trends + Innovations Conference and a Regional Exchange session.
Workforce Technology Playbook – Cleaning Robotics
On July 27, 2023 by Julie Apold
The Cleaning Robotics Technology Playbook is the fourth in a series of workforce technology solution playbooks designed to assist you in identifying technology solutions to help address the workforce crisis.
Marco: A LeadingAge Minnesota Solution Partner Embracing Sustainability
On July 27, 2023 by Stacy Rogers
Marco is a valued partner with LeadingAge Minnesota Solutions offering our members a one-stop shop for planning, design, installation, and support for technology solutions, printing, security, voice, video, and data.
Data Portal Second Quarter Data Due
On July 20, 2023 by Julie Apold
Second quarter data submission for all LeadingAge Minnesota Data Portal applications is due by July 31. Participating in the Data Portal provides access to important benchmarking data and the opportunity to track your performance against benchmarks for the following applications:
What Would You Do With $10,000?
On July 13, 2023 by Laura Nordaune
Value First is running the 5-Star Sweepstakes, and your organization could win one of five $10,000 prizes.
ICYMI: Workforce Solutions Big and Small a Top Priority for LeadingAge Minnesota
On July 6, 2023 by Kari Thurlow
This message from President and CEO Kari Thurlow was initially sent to members on July 3
During the first month of summer, I had the honor of connecting with many members in person, first at District Meetings and then at our recent Board of Directors strategic planning retreat.
Marsh McLennan Agency Now the Preferred Insurance Partner of LeadingAge Minnesota Solutions
On June 29, 2023 by Joe O'Kane
LeadingAge Minnesota Solutions is proud to announce, after a lengthy process, Marsh McLennan Agency (MMA) is the preferred insurance provider of LeadingAge Minnesota members.
Nursing Program Openings for Upcoming Fall Semester
On June 22, 2023 by Anna Mowry
Interested in becoming a nurse? Nursing education programs around the state have openings for the upcoming fall semester.
Workforce Tools to Create a Culture of Belonging
On June 22, 2023 by Anna Mowry
Each month, our national partners at LeadingAge share workforce tools to help aging service providers take action in their workforce efforts. This month highlights the important of instilling a culture of inclusivity and belonging.
Mental Health Resources for You, Your Team, and Community
On June 1, 2023 by Anna Mowry
As Mental Health Awareness Month ends, don’t forget the mental health resources and tools you and your teams can revisit throughout the year.
Keys to Retaining Staff —Feeling Supported
On May 25, 2023 by LeadingAge
May is Mental Health Awareness Month. This is the second in a series of articles from contributor Dr. Alyson VanAhn, Associated Clinic of Psychology, featuring tools to improve staff mental health.
In an overview article, I introduced three major factors that can improve staff retention when attended to deliberately by you and the leaders in your buildings—staff feeling valued, supported, and effective. This article focuses on feeling supported.
Practice Your Self-Care by Not Chasing Happiness
On May 25, 2023 by Julie Apold
This last week of Mental Health Awareness Week revisit the Self-Care activities related to social connections and chasing happiness. Stop saying, “I will be happy when…” and start saying, “I am happy now because….”
For Mental Health Awareness Month, Practice Self-Care Through Gratitude
On May 18, 2023 by Julie Apold
Have you ever noticed how it warmed your heart when someone appreciates you? Research shows that expressing gratitude to someone who has done something to enrich your life (no matter how big or small) significantly impacts both the giver and the receiver.
Keys to Retaining Staff —Driver 2: Feeling Effective
On May 18, 2023 by LeadingAge
May is Mental Health Awareness Month. This is the second in a series of articles from contributor Dr. Alyson VanAhn, Associated Clinic of Psychology, featuring tools to improve staff mental health.
In an overview article, I introduced three major factors that can improve staff retention when attended to deliberately by you and the leaders in your buildings—staff feeling valued, supported, and effective. This article focuses on feeling effective.
2024 Institute and Expo Call for Presentations Now Open
On May 11, 2023 by Sharon Hollister
The annual Institute and Expo is the best conference for aging adult service providers for education, networking, and connections. Planned for Feb. 7 – 8, 2024 at the St. Paul RiverCentre, it’s expected to draw 3,000-3,500 participants from across the state of Minnesota including a cross-section of roles in the field. It features two days of timely and practical in-person education and a three-day virtual component for over 100 sessions.