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LeadingAge MN is hosting a webinar that provides the information you need to assist your residents so they can fully participate in annual elections. This webinar will feature Nicole Freeman from the Office of Secretary of State in MN.

The LeadingAge National Annual Meeting in Boston is just around the corner, and our Minnesota delegation is preparing for an exciting week of learning, connection, and innovation. Whether you’re a seasoned attendee or joining us for the first time, this year’s gathering promises meaningful insights and opportunities to shape the future of aging services.

This week, the Minnesota Office of the Legislative Auditor (OLA) will send out a questionnaire to licensed directors of assisted living facilities in Minnesota. We encourage you and other assisted living directors in your organization to participate by completing the questionnaire and answering the OLA’s questions.

Mark your calendar for a webinar on October 28^th from 11am to noon, entitled: Revisiting 2025 Legislative Changes affecting Assisted Living Providers: Contracts, Notifications, and Terminations.

An addition to Minnesota’s Assisted Living Bill of Rights was passed in the 2025 legislative session and is effective Jan. 1, 2026. The addition simply ensures the right to have a support person physically present at the times of a resident’s choosing.

For nearly 30 years, the Senior LinkAge Line has been Minnesota’s primary aging resource connecting older Minnesotans, caregivers and others to the services and supports they need.

The latest Nurse Professional Liability Claim Report: 5th Edition, released by CNA and the Nurses Service Organization (NSO), reveals a growing concern for those working in our settings. Over the past five years, nearly half of all closed nurse malpractice claims have involved professionals working in long-term care, assisted living, or home health settings.

The LeadingAge Call for Sessions is an opportunity for aging services providers, as well as aging-focused businesses and researchers, to share original, thought-provoking approaches, ideas, models, best practices, and more with the LeadingAge community at our Annual Meeting.

The Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) has begun issuing the calendar year 2025 Resident Services Coordinator (RSC) grant award notices to renew grants for the current year.

The LeadingAge Minnesota Quality Resource Page has been refreshed and expanded to make it easier for you to find the tools, training, and guidance you need to advance your organization’s quality and safety goals.

A LeadingAge Minnesota Quality Work Group has developed a Quick Guide to Understanding the Federal and State Nursing Home Quality Measures & Programs — a concise, easy-to-use resource designed to help providers navigate the complex landscape of quality programs that impact nursing homes.

Calling all Adult Day Services Providers – Register today for our November 5^th ADS Workshop! The workshop is being held virtually from 10 am to 3:30 pm.

We’ve had a great first two weeks of District Meetings! Next week, we’ll close things out as we had to Districts G, F, and E. Will we see you there?

Are you new to LeadingAge Minnesota or just need a quick refresher on all that’s available to you as a member? Join us for our upcoming New Member Orientation to learn how to make the most of your membership.

LeadingAge Minnesota’s Community Engagement Workgroup recently gathered for a full day of collaboration and planning to strengthen local connections across the state. The event featured county commissioners and member leaders who shared insights and strategies to advance community partnerships statewide.