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Senator Housley Hosts Listening Sessions Throughout the State
On February 14, 2018 by Libbie Chapuran
State Senators are holding a series of listening sessions focused on aging and long-term care issues across Minnesota throughout February and April. The listening sessions, hosted by Senator Karin Housley (R-St. Mary’s Point), chair of the Senate Aging and Long-Term Care Policy Committee, are designed to be a venue for vulnerable Minnesotans and their families to share their stories.
Long-Term Care Imperative Shares Reform Recommendations to Address Maltreatment
On January 31, 2018 by Kari Thurlow
Two Minnesota Senate committees held a joint hearing last week regarding the state’s handling of vulnerable adult maltreatment complaints. LeadingAge Minnesota and its partner in the Long-Term Care Imperative (LTCI) testified at the hearing, and shared several recommendations for policy reforms that could be passed in the next legislative session to address ongoing concerns.
Governor’s Consumer Task Force Releases Policy Recommendations for Senior Care Regulation
On January 31, 2018 by Kari Thurlow
In the wake of last fall’s dramatic and disturbing Star Tribune series on the rising number of abuse and maltreatment reports in Minnesota, Governor Mark Dayton created a special work group charged with developing recommendations to improve the care and safety of older and vulnerable adults in nursing homes and assisted living and “strengthen the rights of residents and their families.” The workgroup, delivered their report to the Governor on Monday, simultaneously releasing it to state legislators and the public.