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Introducing the LeadingAge Minnesota Foundation Newsletter

On November 14, 2024 by Ben Hansen

We’re thrilled to announce the upcoming launch of our brand-new Foundation newsletter! Arriving in your inbox this December, it will be your go-to source for the latest groundbreaking initiatives transforming the experience of aging in Minnesota.

Less Than Two Weeks Left to Submit a Connected Communities Grant Application

On September 12, 2024 by Gina DiMaggio

The Connected Communities grant opportunity is available to LeadingAge Minnesota members outside the seven-county Twin Cities metro area.

Perham Health’s Elevate: Inspiring Innovation through Connected Communities

On September 5, 2024 by Gina DiMaggio

What does it look like for a community to prepare for the future to support older adults as they age? That is the question Perham Health has been trying to answer for the last four years.

Innovation in Population Health: Knute Nelson Walker Methodist’s Approach to Connected Communities

On August 29, 2024 by Gina DiMaggio

Knute Nelson Walker Methodist (KNWM), leveraging a grant from the LeadingAge Minnesota Foundation, has developed a Connected Communities project to address the social determinants of health for seniors across five counties in west central Minnesota, focusing on whole-person health through care management, mental health support and technology.

Three Weeks Left to Submit a Connected Communities Grant Application

On May 2, 2024 by Gina DiMaggio

The Connected Communities grant opportunity is available to LeadingAge Minnesota members outside the seven-county Twin Cities metro area.

Connected Communities Grant Webinar

On April 25, 2024 by Gina DiMaggio

Do you ever wish you could build a better system to support the range of health and wellbeing needs of adults as they age? If you do, and if you missed our Connected Communities grant webinar last week, you can now watch it here.

An Innovative Approach to Population Health: Knute Nelson’s Connected Communities

On March 21, 2024 by Gina DiMaggio

Knute Nelson, leveraging a grant from the LeadingAge Minnesota Foundation, has developed the Connected Communities project to address the social determinants of health for seniors across five counties in west central Minnesota, focusing on whole-person health through care management, mental health support and technology.

Inspiring Innovation through Connected Communities: Perham Health’s Elevate

On March 14, 2024 by Gina DiMaggio

What does it look like for a community to prepare for the future to support older adults as they age? That is the question Perham Health has been trying to answer for the last four years.

An $800,000 Connected Communities grant from the LeadingAge Minnesota Foundation has provided seed funding to develop the improved coordination of resources anticipated to improve their community's health and life outcomes.

LeadingAge Minnesota Celebrates Outstanding Achievements in Senior Care

On February 8, 2024 by Libbie Chapuran

Three outstanding organizations were honored by LeadingAge Minnesota with the prestigious Stars Among Us Excellence. Among the distinguished awardees were Avera Morningside Heights Care Center in Marshall, the Minnesota Veterans Home - Silver Bay, and the Minnesota Veterans Home Adult Day Center in Minneapolis.

Free Virtual Reality Headsets for Nurse Aide Training Programs

On November 10, 2022 by Anna Mowry

New software is being developed to create virtual reality (VR) nurse aide skill simulations that align with the Headmaster skills test. Nurse aide training programs and instructors can volunteer to test the VR software to help provide feedback during the final product development stages.

Bring Generations Together at Your Community

On January 14, 2020 by Jodi Boyne

Need help in starting or enhancing intergenerational programs in your community? A new toolkit helps you plan, implement and evaluate programs and activities that connect older housing residents with young people in your community. The toolkit provides practical tools and tips to: 

6 Tech Themes to Help You Choose Your Next Tech Step

On November 26, 2019 by Jodi Boyne

Technology is transforming senior living, from helping older adults stay connected, receive care and services at home, and stimulate physical and cognitive abilities to positively contributing to workforce recruitment and retention. What are the six themes helping providers choose their next tech steps?   

Best Buy Poised to Lead Senior Care

On October 23, 2019 by Jodi Boyne

As Best Buy continues its push into healthcare, senior care remains a strong focus—and could make the company the leader in the space. Key to this expansion will be Best Buy’s ability to strike strategic partnerships with payers like Medicare Advantage and Managed Care Plans; but what shouldn't be lost in this push for a competitive advantage is the relationship with senior care providers.  

MedFuse Conference Brings Providers and Technologists Together to Innovate

On September 24, 2019 by Jenna Kellerman

You’re invited to attend the second annual MedFuse Conference on Oct. 24 at the Minneapolis Convention Center. Registration is FREE for LeadingAge Minnesota members. Select the Medical Practitioner Ticket upon registration.   

Use Technology to Engage Staff

On September 24, 2019 by Jenna Kellerman

Did you know that 91% of Millennial and Gen Z new hires say that a company’s technological sophistication weighs into their decision to accept a new job? It is time to embrace and invest in technology to improve staff efficiency and engagement. Need some ideas? LeadingAge Minnesota members are implementing some great solutions: 

True Innovation is Needed in Senior Living

On August 20, 2019 by Jodi Boyne

A recent article in Senior Housing News highlights that the “dots aren’t being connected” in senior living to get innovation past the pilot stage to make a true impact. 

HSS Fall Learning Lab Showcases Quality Improvement

On November 7, 2018 by Jenna Kellerman

Health Support Specialists (HSS) at the Fall Learning Lab presented quality improvement projects that they designed, launched, tracked and refined over the past year. The quality improvement projects, completed through the ICan initiative with Performance Excellence in Aging Services, were designed to transform care at the bedside. After an incredibly difficult round of judging, three groups were recognized for their quality improvement programs:  

Technology Addresses Physical Plant Needs of Long-Term Care Organizations

On April 25, 2018 by Jodi Boyne

Technology solutions are expanding to help long term services and support providers address physical plant issues in their organizations, including data storage and internet service, facility maintenance, staff scheduling, resident security and asset protection. 

New Report Explores Intergenerational Programming in Senior Housing

On March 6, 2018 by Jodi Boyne

A new report from the LeadingAge LTSS Center and Generations United identifies the characteristics of successful intergenerational programs in affordable senior housing communities, examines the implementation challenges these programs face, and offers strategies that programs can use to overcome these challenges. 

Ebenezer Receives LeadingAge Minnesota Innovation Award

On February 20, 2018 by Jodi Boyne

Ebenezer recently received a Stars Among Us Innovation Award from LeadingAge Minnesota for its virtual reality initiative that allows older adults to experience the world in ways they never thought possible.