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The future of aging services isn't somewhere off in the distance—changing consumer expectations and rapidly evolving technology are already reshaping it.

When Annette Riestenberg was named the 2026 Stars Among Us Statewide Caregiver of the Year, the recognition celebrated far more than her nearly 40 years of service. It celebrated the relationships, compassion, and countless everyday moments that have made her such an important part of the lives of the people she serves.

Independent senior living comes with its own opportunities—and its own tough operational challenges. Tackling the Tough Stuff: Operating Independent Senior Housing Today, a LeadingAge Minnesota workshop on Thursday, October 8, is designed specifically for professionals working in independent senior housing.

LeadingAge Minnesota is making it easier to fit professional development—and continuing education—into your schedule with the new 5-Pack Webinar Bundle.

Occupancy doesn't belong to one department. Marketing creates awareness. Sales builds relationships. Operations delivers the experience. And every interaction with a prospective resident or family shapes how they see your organization. That's why the Sales and Marketing Certificate Program goes beyond traditional sales and marketing tactics.

Quality improvement isn't a one-time initiative — it's an ongoing commitment to delivering the best possible care and outcomes. Whether you're looking for timely updates on today's federal quality programs or want to build deeper expertise in quality leadership, LeadingAge Minnesota offers education designed to help you strengthen performance, improve outcomes, and lead with confidence.

Most leaders don’t struggle because they lack answers, but because they rarely have time to ask the questions that matter.

Leadership has a funny paradox. The busier we become, the harder it is to find time to think strategically. Our calendars fill with meetings, emails, staffing issues, budgets, compliance requirements, and the countless decisions that keep our organizations moving forward.

What makes the Annual Meeting & Leadership Forum different from other educational events? It starts with purpose. While many education programs focus on regulations, operations, or role-specific skills, Annual Meeting is intentionally designed to help leaders step back from the day-to-day and focus on the bigger picture.

Professional development doesn't always happen on a conference schedule. Whether you're working toward license renewal, onboarding a new leader, or simply looking for practical ideas you can put to work right away, our new 5-Pack Webinar Bundle makes continuing education more flexible—and more affordable.

Your MDS data influences far more than documentation, it drives quality measures, Five-Star ratings, Value-Based Purchasing outcomes, and reimbursement.

Professional development just became even more convenient. LeadingAge Minnesota has added 18 new webinars to our online Learning Center, giving members access to timely education on clinical care, workforce development, leadership, risk management, reimbursement, dementia care, ethics, and more.

Looking to strengthen your organization's MDS practices? LeadingAge Minnesota's in-person MDS training workshops provide practical education for both experienced professionals and those new to the role.

Accurate MDS practice is essential to quality care, regulatory compliance, and reimbursement success. LeadingAge Minnesota is offering two in-person MDS training opportunities designed to support both experienced professionals and those new to the MDS role.

Strong quality leadership is essential in today’s aging services environment, where quality measures, payment programs, and consumer expectations continue to evolve.

Accurate MDS practice is critical to aligning resident care, quality outcomes, and financial performance. To support providers in strengthening this work, LeadingAge Minnesota is offering two in-person MDS training opportunities tailored to different experience levels.

As the demands on aging services professionals continue to grow, access to timely, practical education is more important than ever. LeadingAge Minnesota is offering two valuable virtual learning opportunities this spring designed to support both frontline clinical teams and organizational leaders navigating policy changes.

Mark your calendar now and join us for these webinars happening in January:

LeadingAge Minnesota hosted two consecutive webinars on Tuesday, Oct. 14, to help providers prepare for the Jan. 1, 2026 implementation of Minnesota’s new Paid Family and Medical Leave and Meal and Rest Break laws.

The 2025 legislative session brought significant changes to contracts, notifications, and terminations for assisted living providers.