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Category: Notable News
Welcome to the Notable News category, which includes information on the latest issues in aging services.
New Year, New Opportunity: Get Involved with Health Occupations Students of America
On December 31, 2018 by Jenna Kellerman
As we continue to address the workforce challenges in aging services, we encourage you to get engaged with organizations that are educating your potential workforce at a crucial time in their development.
What’s the Top Concern for Health IT Executives in 2019?
On December 31, 2018 by Jodi Boyne
Cybersecurity, telehealth and interoperability are the top three concerns for healthcare IT executives in 2019.
Survey Says: More People Willing to Move into Assisted Living
On December 18, 2018 by Jodi Boyne
As reported in McKnight’s Senior Living this week, most people at or near retirement age would rather stay home than move into a senior living community -- but the gap between the two options is narrowing.
New Report: Health Care Spending Nationwide is $3.5 Trillion
On December 18, 2018 by Jodi Boyne
The United States spent $3.5 trillion on health care across all payors and out-of-pocket costs, according to the new National Health Expenditure (NHE) report.
Fully Leveraging the Strength of Your Local Workforce Center
On December 12, 2018 by Jenna Kellerman
The Minnesota Department of Employment and Economic Development operates more than 50 Workforce Centers around the state to help job seekers find jobs and employers find staff. One LeadingAge Minnesota member has seen great results working with a Workforce Center– 75 percent of the Workforce Center referrals were hired and 90 percent were still employed after six months!
Host an Open House for New Career Awareness Campaign
On December 12, 2018 by Jenna Kellerman
HealthForce Minnesota will soon launch Caring Careers Start Here, a career awareness campaign targeted at aging services. We are encouraging members to host an Open Hearts Open House to expose students and adults to the great careers that await them in your settings.
Relationships with Local Schools Boost Recruitment
On December 5, 2018 by Jenna Kellerman
We know that the toughest workforce crisis is yet to come as the labor force fails to keep the pace with growth in the aging population. The ratio of the working age population compared to those over the age of 85 will decrease by 46 percent over the next 20 years. It is important to start building your future workforce pipeline today!
Just Launched: New Career Awareness Campaign
On December 5, 2018 by Jenna Kellerman
Thanks to the efforts of the Long-Term Care Imperative, HealthForce Minnesota was given funding from the State of Minnesota to create a senior care career awareness campaign -- Caring Careers Start Here.
Apply Now: Robert L. Kane Scholarship of Excellence in Long-Term Care
On November 28, 2018 by Jodi Boyne
The Robert L. Kane Endowed Chair in Long-Term Care and Aging is pleased to announce the Robert L. Kane Scholarship of Excellence in Long-Term Care for 2019-2020. The scholarship provides $25,000 during the 2019-2020 academic year for University of Minnesota Master’s-level or professional doctorate students who are fully committed to pursuing a professional career in long-term care following the completion of their degrees.
Recruit Staff with New Social Media Tools
On November 28, 2018 by Jenna Kellerman
Recruit staff to the field of aging services with brand new videos! Watch and then share the following videos on social media:
New Report: State-Level Data, Affordability for Older Adult Housing Cost Burden
On November 20, 2018 by Jodi Boyne
A new report from the Joint Center for Housing Studies of Harvard University presents a sobering look at the latest data on housing cost burdens for older adult owners and renters. Housing America's Older Adults 2018 features information on:
LZ 200: New Annual Report of Largest Not-For-Profit Senior Living Providers
On November 20, 2018 by Jodi Boyne
LeadingAge and Ziegler has published the 15th edition of the LeadingAge-Ziegler 200 (LZ 200) Report.
Now Hiring: Nurse Consultant/Policy Analyst
On November 14, 2018 by Lori Meyer
In case you missed our article last week, Liz Sether, LeadingAge Minnesota’s long-time Nurse Consultant/Policy Analyst, has decided to step down from her 27 years of service to our members on Dec. 14. While we can never fill Liz’s shoes, we ae moving forward with the process to fill the position of Director of Clinical Care & Nurse Consultant.
6 Trends Changing the Face of Intergenerational Senior Living
On November 14, 2018 by Jodi Boyne
The traditional notion of a “senior” is no longer relevant, and the preferences and desires of today’s older adult is driving changes in senior living focused on an active lifestyle, outside community and avenues to share experiences, skills, knowledge and wisdom. In 6 Trends Changing the Face of Intergenerational Senior Living, Senior Housing News interviewed more than 20 leaders leading the change.
LeadingAge Seeks Workforce “Moon Shot”
On November 7, 2018 by Jodi Boyne
Workforce continues to be the one universal challenge that LeadingAge Minnesota members face, and now you can help us figure out our “moon shot” on workforce.
Liz Sether Announces Retirement
On November 7, 2018 by Jodi Boyne
Liz Sether, LeadingAge Minnesota’s long-time Nurse Consultant/Policy Analyst, has decided that the time has come to retire. She will step down from her 27 years of service to our members on Dec. 14.
Now Available: Free Safety Technology Toolkit
On October 31, 2018 by Jodi Boyne
LeadingAge CAST released a new Safety Technologies Toolkit that will help members prevent falls, the leading cause of fatal and non-fatal injuries for older adults.
OnTrack Nursing Assistant Program Enrolls 200th Student
On October 23, 2018 by Jenna Kellerman
The OnTrack Nursing Assistant Training program hit another milestone this October – our 200th student!
What’s the Top Senior Living Expansion Strategy in 2019?
On October 23, 2018 by Jodi Boyne
Acquisitions will continue to be the most common way senior living providers expand their businesses in 2019, according to a new survey from Capitol One as featured in McKnight’s Senior Living.
In the Know: Copyright Compliance
On October 16, 2018 by Guest Contributor
Have you ever considered how copyright law applies when movies are shown in your setting? You probably should, as motion picture showings held within communal areas on the property require a public performance license to comply with Title 17 of the U.S. Copyright Act. Before you pop in that DVD or download a film for your next movie night, read this advice: