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Category: Notable News
Welcome to the Notable News category, which includes information on the latest issues in aging services.
“Inside Senior Living” Call for Families to Participate in New Local TV Series
On November 16, 2023 by Libbie Chapuran
"Inside Senior Living," a groundbreaking new documentary series produced in partnership with PBS North, is looking for seniors and their families who are in search of care as they age and are willing to participate in the show.
New Board and Governance Resources Available on LeadingAgeMN.org
On November 9, 2023 by Barbara Landeen
The LeadingAge Minnesota Resource Library now includes a suite of complimentary board and governance resources for our nonprofit member organizations.
ICYMI: Participate in LeadingAge Minnesota Committees in 2024
On November 2, 2023 by Lori Meyer
We are actively recruiting members to participate in LeadingAge Minnesota committees in the coming year if you missed it.
Wound Care and Walking Rounds Quality Improved Projects Rank Top in ICan Contest
On November 2, 2023 by Julie Apold
Two Silver Bay Veterans Home teams ranked second and third in LeadingAge Minnesota’s 2023 ICan Quality Improve Contest.
Drive for Five Initiative Grants – Request for Proposal Has Been Released
On October 26, 2023 by Anna Mowry
The Department of Employment and Economic Development (DEED) is seeking proposals for the Drive for Five Initiative Competitive Grants to conduct outreach, provide education and training, and job placement in high-demand fields, including the caring professions.
Take a Five-minute Survey on Recruiting International Workers
On October 19, 2023 by Anna Mowry
Whether your organization has years of experience or no experience recruiting international employees—we want to hear from you.
Learn More about Select Rehabilitation, a LeadingAge Minnesota Solutions Partner
On October 12, 2023 by Stacy Rogers
Select Rehabilitation is LeadingAge Minnesota Solutions preferred therapy partner. Your partnership with them helps advance our outreach, advocacy, and education at LeadingAge Minnesota, in addition to the many benefits they bring to your community.
Counting Down This Week’s Top 7 Workforce Resources
On September 28, 2023 by Anna Mowry
As we near the end of Workforce Development month, we are counting down our top seven need-to-have LeadingAge Minnesota resources, upcoming must-attend events, and the latest data to support your recruitment, training, and workforce development initiatives.
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.
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:
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.
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.
