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IL Executives Network Focuses on Purposeful Living at April Meeting
On April 24, 2025 by Jessica Lacher
Thank you to everyone who attended the Independent Living Executives Networking Group on Wednesday, April 23. We are especially grateful to Rob Lahammer, vice president of engagement and advocacy at Presbyterian Homes & Services, for leading a thoughtful and engaging session on purposeful living in senior living communities.
Vista Prairie Communities Expands Leadership Team – Kacey Kasel Appointed as Regional Director of Operations
On April 17, 2025 by LeadingAge Minnesota
Earlier this week, Vista Prairie Communities (VPC) is pleased announced the return of Kacey Kasel, RN, BSN, PHN, LALD as a Regional Director of Operations (RDO). In this expanded leadership role, Kacey will provide additional operational support to VPC’s communities, ensuring a continued focus on excellence in care, team development, and resident well-being.
Free Recruitment Tool to Help Your Workforce Efforts
On November 14, 2024 by Anna Mowry
CaringCareersStartHere.com is helping connect job seekers with long-term care employers. We’ve welcomed over 50,000 visitors to the site since May, helping to elevate careers in aging services across the state.
Kraus-Anderson begins expansion of Trillium Woods
On April 11, 2024 by Libbie Chapuran
Kraus-Anderson has begun the $41.5 million expansion of Trillium Woods, an independent living retirement community located at 5855 Cheshire Parkway in Plymouth, Minn.
Introducing Independent Living Executives Professional Network
On March 14, 2024 by Jessica Lacher
LeadingAge Minnesota is excited to announce the launch of a new and exclusive professional networking opportunity tailored for independent living executives. This group is designed explicitly for LeadingAge Minnesota members serving as executive directors and CEOs in independent living (IL), active adult, and senior coop housing communities.
PACE 201 Webinars Jan. 24 – Complimentary for Members
On January 11, 2024 by Sharon Hollister
A Program of All-Inclusive Care for the Elderly (PACE) is an innovative program that promises better integration of health care and social service needs for eligible seniors.
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.
News from LeadingAge: New Funding Increases Section 202 Preservation Rent Subsidies
On August 24, 2023 by LeadingAge
The Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) broke down how $12 million in new Congressional funding, for which LeadingAge advocated, will increase Section 202 rents as communities with Project Rental Assistance Contracts (PRACs) go through Rental Assistance Demonstration (RAD) conversion.
Lyngblomsten Opens New Senior Living Community
On August 10, 2023 by Libbie Chapuran
Lyngblomsten, a Minnesota nonprofit senior services organization, recently opened its new continuum-of-care campus in Lino Lakes.
2023 Foundation Golf Tournament Raises More Than $62,000
On August 3, 2023 by Jenny Prosser
The 2023 LeadingAge Minnesota Foundation Golf Tournament helped raise funds for the next round of caregiver scholarships. Thanks to golfers, sponsors, volunteers, and ticket sales, the event raised over $62,000 before expenses.
HUD Proposes to adjust OCAF Based on Higher Inflation and Insurance Costs
On November 17, 2022 by Bobbie Guidry
After advocacy from LeadingAge and others, the Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) has proposed a change in the calculation of Operating Cost Adjustment Factors (OCAFs) to account for high inflation and sharp increases in property insurance costs.
DHS Releases Application for 2023 Elderly Waiver Customized Living Disproportionate Share Program
On August 4, 2022 by Jeff Bostic
DHS recently released the application form for the Elderly Waiver Customized Living (EWCL) Disproportionate Share Program for 2023. 2022 is the second year of the program, which provides a floor rate of $119 per resident day for their EWCL clients in 2023. The Legislature made some changes to the program that start this year, including:
CDC Call Will Provide COVID Updates for Independent Living, Adult Day
On April 14, 2021 by Jonathan Lips
The CDC will host a call on Monday, April 19, 11 a.m. CT for LeadingAge and Argentum members to provide information and perspective on COVID-19 for independent living settings. The call will also include an update from CDC on guidance for adult day services.