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Judy Wolner Receives LeadingAge Minnesota’s 2024 Caregiver of the Year Award

On February 8, 2024 by Libbie Chapuran

LeadingAge Minnesota proudly recognizes Judy Wolner, a caregiver at Vista Prairie Goldfinch Estates, as the recipient of the Caregiver of the Year award.

New National Survey Shows Double Digit Pay Increases for Caregivers

On August 4, 2022 by Anna Mowry

A new national report found that the national average hourly rate for CNAs and RNs increased by over 10% from 2021 to 2022, with virtually all titles showing significant salary jumps credited to the pandemic and ongoing staffing shortages.

Tiffani Kortenbusch of CentraCare Melrose Receives Inaugural Rising Star Award

On February 24, 2022 by Barbara Landeen

Tiffani Kortenbusch, Director of Nursing for CentraCare Melrose Care Center, received LeadingAge Minnesota's first-ever Rising Star Award at the annual Institute & Expo on Feb. 9.

Caregiver of the Year Award Goes to Mohamed Wasuge of Augustana Regent

On February 10, 2022 by Libbie Chapuran

Mohamed Wasuge from Augustana Regent in Burnsville, MN, was named the Caregiver of the Year by LeadingAge Minnesota at our annual Institute & Expo. 

LeadingAge Minnesota Foundation Seeks Donations for 2022 Silent Auction

On December 23, 2021 by Lori Meyer

The LeadingAge Minnesota Foundation is excited to announce our sixth annual silent auction, which returns to the 2022 Institute this year. Thanks to the generosity of the LeadingAge Minnesota community, our previous auctions have raised over $40,000 to support the critical work of the Foundation. With your help, we can make this year's auction even more successful!

New Data on Caregiving Workforce

On September 15, 2021 by Jenna Kellerman

PHI has released a new annual report on the caregiving workforce. This report focuses on how job quality in our sector has prevented an effective response to the COVID-19 pandemic.

Final Week – 2022 Stars Among Us Award Nomination Deadline is Sept. 13

On September 8, 2021 by Barbara Landeen

Nominations are due Monday, Sept. 13 for the 2022 Stars Among Us Awards.

Award categories include Caregiver, Volunteer, and Board Trustee of the Year, Outstanding Leadership, Spirit of Aging and the new Rising Star Award. Excellence in Practice organizational awards are for performance improvement and Safe Care for Seniors initiatives.

Calling All Stars – 2022 Stars Among Us Award Nomination Deadline is Sept. 13

On September 1, 2021 by Barbara Landeen

Nominations are being accepted for your amazing staff, residents and volunteers in preparation for the 2022 Stars Among Us Awards. Nominations are due for individual and organizational awards on Sept. 13 in multiple categories, including the Caregiver of the Year, Outstanding Leadership, and the new Rising Star Award.

Who are Your Nominees? Stars Among Us Award Nominations Open for 2022 Institute

On August 4, 2021 by Barbara Landeen

Start thinking about your incredible staff, residents and volunteers in preparation for the 2022 Stars Among Us Awards. Nominations are open for individual and organizational awards through Sept. 13 in multiple categories, including the Caregiver of the Year, Outstanding Leadership, and the new Rising Star Award.

Stars Among Us Award Nominations Open for 2022 Institute

On July 14, 2021 by Barbara Landeen

The 2022 Stars Among Us Awards are open for nominating individuals and organizations through Sept. 12 in multiple categories, including the Caregiver of the Year, Outstanding Leadership, and the new Rising Star Award.