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Use our member-only Grant Grid, listing over 25 grants, scholarships, workforce development programs, and more funding opportunities for Minnesota senior care providers.

This week, LeadingAge Minnesota and its Long-Term Care Imperative partner led advocacy efforts and testimony opposing a bill to restore licensure requirements and administrative burden for currently exempt settings from assisted living licensure (144G).

With great excitement, the LeadingAge Minnesota Foundation welcomes Gina DiMaggio as our new Foundation Director. Gina comes to us with deep experience in philanthropy —serving most recently as Senior Program Manager for the Medica Foundation and the Pohlad Family Foundation before that.

Health Dimensions Group^® (HDG^®) is pleased to announce that Becky Kaufmann has been named vice president of clinical services.

Launched in January, this is the third month of our #ElevateAging campaign. Don’t worry if you missed out so far; you can jump in anytime!

Join us in our mission to eliminate preventable harm in caregiving by taking two critical steps to re-double your Safe Care efforts:

On Feb. 28, the Minnesota Department of Health (MDH) issued a govdelivery notice about infection control to assisted living facilities and nursing homes.

On Feb. 19, the Senate Human Services Committee, chaired by Sen. John Hoffman, held a hearing where the Minnesota Department of Health (MDH) presented information about their change in fiscal policy about subsidizing MDH-licensed provider background studies. 

Health Dimensions Group^® (HDG^®), a leading management and consulting organization serving those committed to the successful delivery of senior living, post-acute, and long-term care, is pleased to announce Todd Ellingson has been named chief financial officer (CFO).

The Minnesota Department of Health (MDH) has released a request for proposals for the Mental Health Grants for Health Care Professionals program, with a deadline to apply by March 8.

The Minnesota Department of Health (MDH) announced that the knowledge test for the nurse aide exam will continue to have a two-hour completion time limit to support candidates with diverse backgrounds and learning styles.

With the recent labor-related activity and public forums of the Nursing Home Workforce Standards Board (NHWSB) at the top of many members' minds, LeadingAge Minnesota is sharing several resources currently available or under development to support its members.

Kristin Rucks is the new Vice President of Development and Marketing at Bethesda, a long-time member of LeadingAge Minnesota, serving seniors in and around Willmar, MN.

No-cost sessions of Mental Health First Aid are being offered to LeadingAge Minnesota members this spring.

LeadingAge, along with its coalition partners on Medicare Advantage (MA), asked CMS to clarify that MA plans must follow Medicare regulations related to the Jimmo Settlement Agreement (2013) when making coverage determinations.

On July 1, 2024, the Housing Support maximum monthly room and board rate will increase to $1,170.

In January, LeadingAge Minnesota members traveled to Nairobi, Kenya, to explore international recruitment partnerships with a delegation of other Minnesota providers led by Rep. Mohamud Noor of the Minnesota House of Representatives.

Presbyterian Homes & Services (PHS) President and CEO Dan Lindh has announced his retirement after a career of more than 47 years with the organization.

Argentum, our national partner, will host a complimentary webinar, " Telling The True Story of Assisted Living and Maintaining State Regulation, " on Friday, Feb. 9, from 11 a.m. to noon CT. All LeadingAge Minnesota members are invited to attend.

Three outstanding organizations were honored by LeadingAge Minnesota with the prestigious Stars Among Us Excellence. Among the distinguished awardees were Avera Morningside Heights Care Center in Marshall, the Minnesota Veterans Home - Silver Bay, and the Minnesota Veterans Home Adult Day Center in Minneapolis.

Health Dimensions Group^® (HDG^®), is pleased to announce Jennifer Martell has joined the organization as vice president of people and culture.

The final sessions of virtual Mental Health First Aid training are being offered at no cost to LeadingAge Minnesota members this Spring.

LeadingAge Minnesota proudly recognizes Judy Wolner, a caregiver at Vista Prairie Goldfinch Estates, as the recipient of the Caregiver of the Year award.

Three new policy briefs offer remedies for people with cognitive impairment who live alone and often don’t get timely diagnoses and have limited access to home care.

LeadingAge Minnesota proudly announces Kathy Erickson, a vibrant resident of Walker Place in Minneapolis, as the distinguished recipient of the Spirit of Aging Award for 2024.

LeadingAge Minnesota proudly acknowledges Laura Broberg, Administrator at Milaca Elim Meadows, as the esteemed recipient of the 2024 Outstanding Leadership Award. Laura's exemplary leadership at Cassia’s Elim Milaca campus has made a profound impact on long-term care.

LeadingAge Minnesota proudly celebrates Anna Weege, Administrative Assistant at Ebenezer Senior Living’s home office in Edina, MN, as the distinguished recipient of the 2024 Rising Star Award.

LeadingAge Minnesota proudly honors Lloyd Ward, a dedicated volunteer at Martin Luther Care Center in Bloomington, MN, as the recipient of the Volunteer of the Year Award for his exceptional service spanning over three decades.

LeadingAge Minnesota proudly recognizes Stuart Henrickson, a visionary leader and board member for Knute Nelson Corporation and Foundation in Alexandria, MN, as the esteemed recipient of the 2024 Board Trustee of the Year award.

RealTime Talent (RTT) was awarded a $200,000 grant from Medica to reduce registered nursing assistant shortages in LeadingAge member settings by implementing a newly designed training approach.