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Financial fraud targeting older Americans is a growing epidemic that costs seniors an estimated $2.9 billion annually. The U.S. Senate Special Committee on Aging has released its 2018 Fraud Book on the top 10 scam complaints reported in 2017 against older adults.  

A new report from the National Research Summit offers 694 recommendations that can guide providers of aging services as they design and implement programs for people living with dementia and their families. 

LeadingAge has launched a new campaign asking millennials to speak out on the need for long-term services and supports (LTSS) financing solutions. 

This special invitation goes out to all nurse leaders of assisted living home care. You are invited and encouraged to join an Assisted Living/Home Care Nurse Leader Network (ALNET) June meeting nearest you and to participate in a brief survey to provide feedback regarding these meetings.  

This special invitation goes out to all nurse leaders of assisted living home care. You are invited and encouraged to join an Assisted Living/Home Care Nurse Leader Network (ALNET) June meeting nearest you and to participate in a brief survey to provide feedback regarding these meetings.  

The next session of the LeadingAge Minnesota Nursing Leadership Symposium, which takes place June 12-14 in Brooklyn Center, is directed at familiarizing nurse leaders with the various federal and state regulations impacting licensed care facilities in Minnesota.   

The baby boomers are coming, and their expectations and preferences in senior living will be different than the consumers you serve today.

The 2017 Profile of Older Americans validates what we already know: the population age 65 and older is growing at an alarming rate, living longer and requiring more caregiving as they age. 

When people think of the rental population in big cities, they often picture young professionals looking to advance in their careers before making a move to the suburbs later in life. While there are still plenty of urban renters that fit that profile, new stats reveal an interesting trend. Between the years from 2009 to 2015, the largest increase in the renting population was for the age group of 55 and older, which increased by 28 percent. 

Coming soon: New AgingServicesJobs.Org platform! The temporary job board we launched in August 2017 is about to sunset as we integrate the newest job board technology. 

It’s Older Americans Month! Engage at Every Age, this year’s theme, emphasizes that every age is the right age to take part in activities that can enrich your physical, mental, and emotional well-being. Now it’s your turn to engage! 

The Nursing Leadership Symposium kicked off its 27th year last month with 23 nurse leaders embarking on a journey to discover a new set of skills, knowledge and mindset that will help them succeed in their new role. 

A new report that compares marketplace data on 40+ jobs in assisted living can help you develop a competitive and comprehensive compensation strategy. 

Technology solutions are expanding to help long term services and support providers address physical plant issues in their organizations, including data storage and internet service, facility maintenance, staff scheduling, resident security and asset protection. 

More than 200 LeadingAge Minnesota members gathered for the fourth annual Workforce Solutions Conference last week. The conference was designed to be interactive and fast-paced – featuring expert panels, 15-minute express sessions, and providing tools needed to build and retain our workforce. 

There are important differences between the POLST (Provider Orders for Life-Sustaining Treatment) and Advance Care Planning. To help members better understand POLST, we are providing the following overview and resources: 

Understanding the desires of the next generation of transitioning seniors will be the key to success as the seniors housing and care industry evolves. Lancaster Pollard, a valued business partner of LeadingAge Minnesota, shares how providers can create environments that will entice seniors to move in, especially at a younger age: 

Sign up today for the final Onboarding Toolkit Webinar on May 9 at 10 a.m. This webinar is open to anyone who has already implemented the toolkit as well as anyone interested in learning more about the resource.

Dr. Joseph E. Gaugler has been named the new Robert L. Kane Endowed Chair in Long-Term Care and Aging at the University of Minnesota. 

Employer applications are being accepted through Friday, April 13 for the 2018 Summer Health Care Internship Program. Skilled nursing, home care providers and adult day centers are encouraged to participate.