March 26, 2026
Featured News
LTC Imperative Completes Surveys that Support Legislative Efforts
On March 26, 2026 by Jeff Bostic
Each year, The Long-Term Care Imperative conducts a Workforce and Financial Conditions survey to gauge key metrics for the aging services sector.
The Future of the Falls with Major Injury Quality Measure: What SNFs Need to Know
On March 26, 2026 by LeadingAge Minnesota
Falls with Major Injury (FMI) has long been one of the most closely watched quality measures in long-term care. It directly affects public reporting, survey scrutiny, and Five-Star Quality Ratings. However, a major shift is underway in how this measure is calculated.
Supporting Multilingual Nursing Assistant Learners Without Lowering Standards
On March 26, 2026 by Anna Mowry
We’re hearing from providers across Minnesota about a shared challenge: strong, committed nursing assistant (CNAs) learners who struggle—not because they can’t do the work, but because training materials don’t fully support how they learn. That’s why OnTrack has expanded support for multilingual learners in CNA programs.
Notable News
Excitement Around PockeTalk Translation Devices
On March 26, 2026 by Shelli Bakken
A recent visit to member site Our Lady of Peace Hospice (OLP) occurred on the day the team had gone through training on their recently deployed PockeTalk translation devices. These translation devices can deliver amazing results to teams in member settings.
Register Now: Webinar Series to Support New Americans and Build an Inclusive Workforce—Now Open
On March 26, 2026 by Kirstan Ketter
Registration is now open for a three-part virtual learning series this April from the LeadingAge Minnesota Foundation, offered at no cost to members.
Apply Now: 2026 Summer Health Care Internship Program
On March 26, 2026 by LeadingAge Minnesota
Employer applications are now being accepted for the 2026 Summer Health Care Internship Program (SHCIP). Nursing facilities, home care providers, assisted livings, adult day service facilities, hospitals, and clinics are encouraged to participate.
Member News
Benedictine Names New Vice President, Clinical Operations
On March 26, 2026 by LeadingAge Minnesota
Brenda Brandl will join Benedictine as Vice President of Clinical Operations beginning April 13.
Ziegler Announces Nancy Hooks as Catholic Elder Care and Post-Acute Specialist
On March 26, 2026 by LeadingAge Minnesota
Ziegler, a specialty investment bank, is pleased to announce the addition of Nancy Hooks as Catholic Elder Care and Post-Acute Specialist for the firm’s Senior Living Finance Practice.
United Properties Breaks Ground on New Facility in Corcoran
On March 26, 2026 by LeadingAge Minnesota
United Properties has broken ground on Amira Corcoran, a new 143-unit, 55-plus active adult rental community located at 7330 Brockton Lane N. in Corcoran, Minnesota. The four-story development expands the Amira senior living portfolio in the northwest Twin Cities metro and responds to growing demand for high-quality housing for older adults.
Education Solutions
May 5 Virtual Technology Demo Day on Fall Prevention
On March 26, 2026 by Sharon Hollister
Complimentary Registration | Built for Long-Term Care Providers
Falls remain one of the most persistent and costly challenges in long-term care, impacting resident wellbeing, staff response time, quality measures, and regulatory performance.