Dec. 2025
Featured News
Connected Communities: A Simple Idea Changing Rural Aging
On December 2, 2025 by Gina DiMaggio
Connected Communities is a statewide effort to help older adults live well, wherever they call home, by strengthening the relationships, services, and local supports that surround them.
Notable News
Safe Lift: Innovating Safety Where Change Has Stalled
On December 2, 2025 by Julie Apold
For years, resident falls during mechanical lift transfers have remained one of the most persistent—and preventable—safety risks in long-term care. Despite training and equipment updates, the problem has seen little improvement.
OnTrack Reaches Major Milestones – 10,000 Aides Trained and New TMA Pathway Approved
On December 2, 2025 by Anna Mowry
This year, the LeadingAge Minnesota Foundation reached a transformational milestone in our commitment to build and sustain a strong caregiving workforce.
Centering Community: Our Impact This Year
On December 2, 2025 by Kirstan Ketter
In Minnesota, one in three long-term care workers is a New American, making this group a critical part of the LTC workforce. Yet many still face hurdles that extend far beyond their job descriptions.
Investing in the Future of Care
On December 2, 2025 by Gina DiMaggio
In 2025, the LeadingAge Minnesota Foundation awarded $55,000 in scholarships to 23 students pursuing careers in aging services — a record high.