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LeadingAge Minnesota members are taking action to prevent mechanical lift falls by pledging to implement the Safe Lift: STOP for Safety process. These organizations are leading the way in creating safer, more respectful resident transfer practices.

LeadingAge Minnesota is hosting two consecutive webinars on Tuesday, Oct. 14, from 1–3 p.m. to help providers prepare for the Jan. 1, 2026 implementation of Minnesota’s new Paid Leave laws. Sessions will provide practical details and strategic guidance on navigating the state’s complex web of leave requirements.

It is with deep gratitude and a touch of sadness that I (Erin Huppert, VP of Advocacy) share with the LeadingAge Minnesota community that Bobbie Guidry, Vice President of Assisted Living & Adult Day Services, will retire in January 2026.

Mark your calendar for a webinar on October 28^th from 11am to noon, entitled: Revisiting 2025 Legislative Changes affecting Assisted Living Providers: Contracts, Notifications, and Terminations.

An addition to Minnesota’s Assisted Living Bill of Rights was passed in the 2025 legislative session and is effective Jan. 1, 2026. The addition simply ensures the right to have a support person physically present at the times of a resident’s choosing.

For nearly 30 years, the Senior LinkAge Line has been Minnesota’s primary aging resource connecting older Minnesotans, caregivers and others to the services and supports they need.

The LeadingAge Call for Sessions is an opportunity for aging services providers, as well as aging-focused businesses and researchers, to share original, thought-provoking approaches, ideas, models, best practices, and more with the LeadingAge community at our Annual Meeting.

The Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) has begun issuing the calendar year 2025 Resident Services Coordinator (RSC) grant award notices to renew grants for the current year.

The Healthcare Workforce Resilience Act has been reintroduced – a federal bill that proposes to recapture up to 40,000 previously authorized but unused immigrant visas—25,000 for nurses and 15,000 for physicians.

A LeadingAge Minnesota Quality Work Group has developed a Quick Guide to Understanding the Federal and State Nursing Home Quality Measures & Programs — a concise, easy-to-use resource designed to help providers navigate the complex landscape of quality programs that impact nursing homes.

Calling all Adult Day Services Providers – Register today for our November 5^th ADS Workshop! The workshop is being held virtually from 10 am to 3:30 pm.

Our New American Resource Map is an interactive tool that features local resources across the state of Minnesota. All housed in one centralized location, this resource highlights community, cultural, health, education, childcare, legal, food, and workforce resources to support New Americans’ journeys in making MN their home.

LeadingAge Minnesota’s Community Engagement Workgroup recently gathered for a full day of collaboration and planning to strengthen local connections across the state. The event featured county commissioners and member leaders who shared insights and strategies to advance community partnerships statewide.

This week, Cassia has announced three executive leadership appointments in their organization. Join LeadingAge Minnesota is congratulating Cassia for these significant leadership transitions.

Data submission for Quarter 3, 2025 is now open in the LeadingAge Minnesota Data Portal. Data submission for all LeadingAge Minnesota Data Portal applications is due by Oct. 31. Take advantage of this opportunity to track your operational performance over time and benchmark your data against others at the state, regional and other comparison groups, such as groups with similar capacity and services.