News
Category: Notable News
Welcome to the Notable News category, which includes information on the latest issues in aging services.
Identify Your Top Influencers
On December 3, 2019 by Jenna Kellerman
Who are the top influencers in your organization? Influencers may not be formal leaders, managers, or directors. In fact, it’s likely that your top influencers are frontline staff.
Check Your Email: Staff Engagement Survey
On December 3, 2019 by Jenna Kellerman
Check your email! Organization leaders in our member settings this week received an email from Jenna Kellerman, Director of Workforce Solutions for LeadingAge Minnesota, with a link to a 5-minute survey about staff engagement practices in senior care.
6 Tech Themes to Help You Choose Your Next Tech Step
On November 26, 2019 by Jodi Boyne
Technology is transforming senior living, from helping older adults stay connected, receive care and services at home, and stimulate physical and cognitive abilities to positively contributing to workforce recruitment and retention. What are the six themes helping providers choose their next tech steps?
The Importance of Personal Goals
On November 26, 2019 by Jenna Kellerman
You can help people transcend their job titles by supporting both their personal and professional goals.
Coming Soon: Employee Retention Survey
On November 26, 2019 by Jenna Kellerman
Have 5 minutes? Want to know key insights into staff retention? Get ready to take a brief survey next week to help us and you better understand the state of employee engagement practices in our field.
Experience the Frontline
On November 19, 2019 by Jenna Kellerman
Are you looking for ways to connect with your staff? Do you have a goal to build relationships with your team and to improve the culture of your organizations?
Legal and Clinical Ethics in Serving LGBT+ Older Adults
On November 19, 2019 by Jodi Boyne
The American Health Lawyers Association (AHLA) has published Legal and Clinical Ethics in Serving LGBT+ Older Adults, authored by attorneys Robert Rodè and William McDonough of LeadingAge Minnesota business partner member Voigt, Rodè, Boxeth & Coffin, and Jane Danner of Volunteers of America National Services.
Motivate Your Team: Engaged Speakers to Inspire, Motivate and Transform
On November 12, 2019 by Jenna Kellerman
There is a reason why the keynote speaker is always a standing-room-only session at LeadingAge Minnesota’s Institute and Expo...people need to feel inspired!
It’s National Apprenticeship Week: Grow the Pipeline
On November 12, 2019 by Jenna Kellerman
It’s National Apprenticeship Week! As many organizations work to “grow their own” workforce, dual-training or apprenticeship models are excellent ways to provide workers with the skills they need to be successful in the long-term care profession, and specifically, the practices they need to be successful in your organization.
Focus on Meaningful Supports for Your Team
On November 5, 2019 by Jenna Kellerman
Our workforce today often faces challenges and complications in their personal lives. Research by the National Human Services Assembly suggests that staff who have stable family lives are more effective at work, as they can focus on work without personal distractions or stress. The Bridging the Gap Toolkit assists you in implementing supports that are meaningful to staff in your organization.
LeadingAge Ziegler 200: New Insights, Top Operators
On November 5, 2019 by Jodi Boyne
Minnesota ranks first in the nation for the most not-for-profit independent living and assisted living settings on the LeadingAge Ziegler 200 (LZ 200). The annual listing is a compilation of the country’s largest not-for-profit senior living multi-site organizations, government-subsidized housing multi-sites and single campuses.
Home Remains #1 Choice for Older Adults; Assisted Living Ranks Second
On November 5, 2019 by Jodi Boyne
Receiving long-term care at home continues to rank as the number one preference for adults age 50 or older, but almost one-fifth said they would prefer an assisted living facility.
LeadingAge MN Foundation Seeks Silent Auction Donations
On October 30, 2019 by Lori Meyer
The LeadingAge Minnesota Foundation is excited to announce our 4th Annual Silent Auction that will take place at the 2020 Institute & Expo. Thanks to your generosity in previous years, we have raised over $25,000 to support the critical work of the Foundation. With your help, we can make this year’s auction even more successful!
Focus on Staff Strengths
On October 28, 2019 by Jenna Kellerman
Focusing on an individual team member’s strengths is more effective than focusing on improving weaknesses. One study showed a stark difference in engagement scores: 67% were engaged when their supervisor focused on strengths, as opposed to only 30% being engaged when their supervisor focused on weaknesses.
Best Buy Poised to Lead Senior Care
On October 23, 2019 by Jodi Boyne
As Best Buy continues its push into healthcare, senior care remains a strong focus—and could make the company the leader in the space. Key to this expansion will be Best Buy’s ability to strike strategic partnerships with payers like Medicare Advantage and Managed Care Plans; but what shouldn't be lost in this push for a competitive advantage is the relationship with senior care providers.
Why is Staff Recognition Important?
On October 23, 2019 by Jenna Kellerman
Staff recognition builds morale and increases retention. Research shows it doesn’t have to take a big investment of time, effort or money to recognize team member contributions in a meaningful way. One of the most impactful, low-cost or no-cost strategies is meaningful, personal recognition.
Are you Listening? Workforce Podcasts available
On October 15, 2019 by Jenna Kellerman
The Workforce Innovators Podcasts from the LeadingAge Center for Workforce Solutions brings you interviews with various leaders in our field focused on programs to help address workforce challenges.
Medicare Advantage: 5 Notable Numbers for Senior Living Providers
On October 15, 2019 by Jodi Boyne
Interested in the growing Medicare Advantage opportunity? Here are five numbers you need to know: 14, 3-5, 4, $218,000 and 300.
Engage Staff in Decision Making
On October 8, 2019 by Jenna Kellerman
Getting staff input on decisions is important. When staff feel their opinion matters, they feel empowered in their roles and connected to the organization.
Medicare Advantage: 2020 Brings New Plans, Benefits and Opportunities for Providers
On October 8, 2019 by Jodi Boyne
Open enrollment for Medicare Advantage and Special Needs Plans begins Oct. 15 and presents a great opportunity for all housing and service providers to engage with those individuals whom they serve about their options.