April 6, 2023

Listen: WCCO Radio Airs Fluence Forum on Senior Services Issues

On April 6, 2023 by Libbie Chapuran

WCCO political analyst Blois Olson hosted a new Fluence Forum, a conversation about the caregiving crisis in Minnesota.

More Minnesotans are aging, and fewer Minnesotans are working. The state sets the rates, and the legislature funds the programs that determine caregiver wages. The shortage is leaving beds empty when Minnesotans need care, and nursing homes closing across the state.

Where to listen

You can listen online on WCCO Radio’s website. Please consider sharing with your community to spread the word about these important topics.

Who you’ll hear from

In the forum, here’s what and who you will hear:

• Segment 1- Megan Dayton, Senior State Demographer
• Segment 2- How dire is the caregiving work shortage? Amanda Gruber, Caregiver at Three Links in Northfield; Tracy Franklin, Nurse manager at Catholic Eldercare in Minneapolis; Kari Thurlow, President and CEO of LeadingAge Minnesota
• Segment 3- The future of caring for our seniors, and this legislative session - Kari Thurlow, President and CEO of LeadingAge; Minnesota Adam Suomala, Minnesota Leadership Council on Aging; Anna Mowry, Workforce Director at LeadingAge Minnesota Foundation; Angela Brown, Chief HR Officer, Cassia

Thanks go to all the members who participated, shared their stories, and lead the change we need in our sector.