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Maltreatment Management Workshop Dec. 11-12 – Registration Open

On September 26, 2024 by Sharon Hollister

Join us for a Maltreatment Management Workshop on Dec. 11-12 at the Minnesota Humanities Center in Saint Paul.

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.

For Provider Members

On October 19, 2022 by Libbie Chapuran

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.