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Updated LeadingAge Minnesota Data Portal benchmark reports are available for workforce measures, including staff vacancies, retention, and turnover.

Governor Walz’s released his proposed budget on Jan. 16 (see LTCI Statement on it here), which proposes to make big cuts to long-term care. LeadingAge Minnesota and our Imperative partner have come out strongly in opposition to the Governor’s proposed budget, which amounts to a slap in the face to Minnesota’s seniors, their families, and the dedicated caregivers.

Today (Thurs. Jan 23), LeadingAge MN Vice President of Advocacy, Erin Huppert, testified before the House Human Services Policy & Finance Committee to share serious concerns with and opposition to Governor Walz's proposed budget, which was released on Jan. 16, 2025.

The Minnesota Department of Health (MDH) has contracted with All Clear Emergency Management to offer free in-person technical assistance for implementing continuity of operations planning.

The Home and Community-Based Services (HCBS) Employee Scholarship and Loan Forgiveness application is open now until Feb. 14, 2025.

The Minnesota Department of Health is hosting a quarterly assisted living update webinar on Thursday, Feb. 20, 1 – 3:00 p.m., for providers to learn about the most recent assisted living licensing and regulation trends.

Through the Service Coordinator in Multifamily Housing (SCMF) program, nearly $40 million in funds will be allocated to 104 grantees to pay salaries and associated benefits for service coordinator professionals at 107 affordable multifamily homes.

On January 14, HUD released its anticipated Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) on “HUD-assisted Housing and Medicare Advantage Supplemental Benefits.”

Before there were Memory Care and Dementia Care Facilities/Units, which provide specialized programming and security, providers experienced the benefits and challenges of individuals with dementia being served in unspecialized settings.

Applications for the 2025 Leadership Academy are open through March 4. This exceptional eight-month program blends leadership theory, applied learning, and personalized coaching to mentor current and emerging leaders in our field.

If quality improvement and staff retention are on your 2025 To-Do list, join us for the start of the 2025 ICan Quality Improvement Contest by registering for the ICan Information Session on Feb. 19 from 11:30 to noon. 

The LeadingAge Minnesota Foundation is pleased to share a grant opportunity from The Harry and Jeanette Weinberg Foundation.

Nominations for the LeadingAge Leadership Award are now open.

Congratulations to Ebenezer Senior Living for assuming ownership of Oak Meadows Senior Living in Oakdale, MN, effective January 1, 2025.

Mark your calendar and register for LeadingAge Minnesota’s (LAMN) first District Meeting of 2025. Scheduled for January 16, the agenda for this virtual meeting features an excellent line-up of speakers.