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Category: Notable News
Welcome to the Notable News category, which includes information on the latest issues in aging services.
Living at Home Network Announces New ED; Welcome Katie Boller Gosewisch
On September 15, 2021 by Libbie Chapuran
The Living at Home Network has announced that Katie Boller Gosewisch will join the organization as the new executive director.
New Data on Caregiving Workforce
On September 15, 2021 by Jenna Kellerman
PHI has released a new annual report on the caregiving workforce. This report focuses on how job quality in our sector has prevented an effective response to the COVID-19 pandemic.
2021 Most Admired CEO Award Provides Platform to Highlight Workforce Challenges
On September 15, 2021 by Libbie Chapuran
Gayle Kvenvold, President and CEO of LeadingAge Minnesota, was recently named a 2021 Most Admired CEO by the Minneapolis / St. Paul Business Journal. In a feature story published on Sept. 7, Gayle drew attention to the workforce shortages long-term care providers are facing:
Be the Bearer of Instant Joy with Random Acts of Kindness
On September 15, 2021 by Julie Apold
When you do a Random Act of Kindness, the hormone oxytocin (the “feel good” hormone) is produced in your body. Studies show that doing a random act of kindness will:
New CMP Grant Window: Employee Engagement with Align
On September 8, 2021 by Jenna Kellerman
Care centers have access to an engagement, retention, and leadership building platform for FREE through a grant for Align’s Employee Engagement Solution. A new grant window is opening soon, just as the previous cycle is wrapping up.
Health Info Exchange Opportunity for Nursing Homes
On September 1, 2021 by Jonathan Lips
Audacious Inquiry (Ai), a health information technology firm, is offering to connect with LeadingAge Minnesota nursing home members about a funding opportunity available until Sept. 30 relating to health information exchange.
EduCare’s Dementia Series recognized by the Alzheimer’s Association® Curriculum Review
On September 1, 2021 by Libbie Chapuran
EduCare’s 5-part Dementia Series is now recognized by the Alzheimer’s Association for successfully completing curriculum review and incorporating its evidenced-based Dementia Care Practice Recommendations in the following topic areas: Alzheimer’s and dementia, person-centered care, assessment and care planning, activities of daily living, and behaviors and communication.
Two Weeks Left! Apply for Employee Engagement Grant
On August 18, 2021 by Jenna Kellerman
Care centers have only two weeks left to apply for grant funding to implement an employee engagement strategy and improvement program through Align’s Employee Engagement Solution.
CMS approves civil money penalty (CMP) grant dollars to address employee turnover and its impact on the resident experience and quality of life in Minnesota skilled nursing facilities.
Recruit New Hires Through AgingServicesJOBS.Org
On August 18, 2021 by Jenna Kellerman
Have you posted open positions on the new AgingServicesJobs.Org platform? The new site is now available! Post today and receive an introductory rate of $39 per posting using the coupon code Aging2021 (postings typically $99). This discount will be available to all members for a limited time as we recognize this critical time in building our workforce.
Alana Wright Selected as the New MGS Executive Director
On August 11, 2021 by Libbie Chapuran
Alana Wright will begin her service as the Minnesota Gerontological Society (MGS) Executive Director on Sept. 13. Alana comes to MGS with 20 years of experience in nonprofit leadership focused on equity, aging services, public/community health, and philanthropy.
Grant Funding for No-Cost Employee Engagement Survey and Training
On August 4, 2021 by Jenna Kellerman
Grant funding is available for skilled nursing facilities to implement an employee engagement survey and improvement program through Align’s Employee Engagement Solution.
Foundation Golf Tournament Raises $55K for Caregiver Scholarships
On August 4, 2021 by Jenny Prosser
With workforce pressures reaching unprecedented levels, the 2021 LeadingAge Minnesota Foundation Golf Fundraiser helped raise funds for our next round of caregiver scholarships. The golf event was held on Aug. 3 at Prestwick Golf Club in Woodbury.
Tell Congress: Include Investments for Older Adults and the Providers Who Serve Them
On July 28, 2021 by Libbie Chapuran
Congressional leaders are deep in negotiations on a $3.5 trillion infrastructure investment package—so NOW is the moment to make sure US Representatives and Senators hear our voices!
New! PharMerica: A LeadingAge Minnesota Solutions Partner
On July 28, 2021 by Rick Lazzari
LeadingAge Minnesota Solutions, a wholly-owned subsidiary of LeadingAge MN, has partnered with PharMerica, a national leader of pharmacy services. PharMerica specializes in servicing communities with medically complex patient populations, including long-term care, senior living, home health, hospice and more.
CMP Dementia Training Grants Still Available
On July 28, 2021 by Lori Meyer
The deadline is fast approaching to apply for a Civil Monetary Penalty (CMP) grant to cover the costs of the award-winning HealthCare Interactive (HCI)-CARES online dementia behavior training for your staff.
Submit Proposals to AAAs for Older Americans Act Funding
On July 21, 2021 by Roni Falck
Many of the state's Area Agencies on Aging are hosting competitive requests for proposals (RFPs) seeking community partners to implement programs funded through the Older Americans Act. Proposals will support services in the calendar year 2022 for Supportive Services (Title III-B) and Evidence-Based Health Promotion and Disease Prevention (Title III-D).
New Polling Data Shows Overwhelming Support for Investment in Older Adults
On July 14, 2021 by Libbie Chapuran
Americans strongly back more significant investments in services to support older adults, finds a new LeadingAge poll of U.S. adults.
American families face a crisis as millions of us are growing older without access to affordable care and the support we need.
Foundation Seeking Silent Auction Donations for Caregiver Scholarships
On July 14, 2021 by Lori Meyer
Our fifth annual LeadingAge Minnesota Foundation Silent Auction is rapidly approaching and will occur this year as part of the 2021 Foundation Golf Tournament rather than our usual Institute event. Can we count on you to help us make this year's auction a success?
Deadline Approaches - LeadingAge Minnesota Foundation Golf Tournament and 5K Run/Walk
On July 7, 2021 by Jenny Prosser
The eighth annual LeadingAge Minnesota Foundation Golf Tournament and 5K Run/Walk is Aug. 3, and time is running out to register to play golf or join the 5K. The registration deadline is this Friday, July 9.
AARP MN Seeks State Director
On June 23, 2021 by Libbie Chapuran
AARP Minnesota's state director, Will Phillips, is pursuing a new leadership opportunity as the regional vice president for the AARP West Region, effective June 28. To fill his position, AARP Minnesota is seeking a new state director.