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Preparing for Minnesota’s Assisted Living Licensure (ALL) is a three-part webinar series beginning on Feb. 16, 2021 to equip providers with essential knowledge and understanding of the proposed rule ahead of the licensure requirements which will be implemented on Aug. 1, 2021.

District Meetings start this week with a program that includes an update on COVID-19 vaccinations, a preview of the 2021 Legislative Session and results of a new Public Opinion Poll about older adult services.

It’s not too late to register for this month’s virtual District Meetings. We invite you to join your peers for your District Meeting, which will be held between Jan. 21 and 28 from 1 – 3 p.m. via Zoom.

The meetings include discussions on several big changes for our field as we look ahead to 2021. Together we will cover:

• The results of a new Public Opinion Poll commissioned by LeadingAge Minnesota and what this means for reputation management for the older adult services field.
• An overview of the 2021 Legislative Session and the key budget and policy issues we will be fighting for.
• COVID-19 and how the vaccination process is unfolding in your region.

Two breakout sessions will focus on:

• Assisted Living Licensure and what providers should be doing now to prepare; and
• Financial futures for care centers.

District meeting dates are:

• District C: Thursday, January 21 - Register here
• Combined A & B: Friday, January 22 - Register here
• District G: Tuesday, January 26 - Register here
• Combined D & E: Wednesday, January 27 - Register here
• District F: Thursday, January 28 - Register here

All January District Meetings will occur via Zoom and will be held from 1 - 3 p.m.

Members may attend any meeting that works best for them. There is no fee to attend, but registration is requested. For additional information about January District Meetings, please contact Alecia Crumpler.

We invite you to join your peers from around your region for this month’s Virtual District Meetings, scheduled between January 21 and 28, from 1 – 3 p.m. via Zoom.

Did you miss this summer’s Connect Conference for senior living, assisted living and home care? Or the Annual Meeting & Leadership Forum in September? Not to worry – one of the benefits of hosting virtual events is the ability to record education sessions. Now you can purchase select sessions or a “sampler package” from these signature conferences for viewing on your own and with your staff.

If ever there were a time to develop and support nurse leaders in our field, this is it. They are looked upon to deliver best in class service, meet stringent regulatory requirements, develop an effective quality process, navigate the evolving challenges of a pandemic, lead and motivate a staff team that is stretched to capacity – and so much more.

Registration just opened for one of the hottest tickets in the field of aging. Each year, the Minnesota Leadership Council on Aging (MLCOA) gathers the state’s leading minds for a Summit to discuss the policies and practices needed to create communities and systems that support aging with dignity and a spirit of well-being in Minnesota. Last year at the Summit, Governor Walz signed an executive order to establish the Council for an Age-Friendly Minnesota that recently submitted their recommendations.

Nurse leaders in aging services settings must possess the leadership and operational skills to provide best in class care and effectively support their staff and residents. This year, when the COVID-19 pandemic has staff teams stretched to capacity, the need is even more urgent.

On December 9-11, the Minnesota Leadership Council on Aging hosts its 2020 Virtual Summit Series, a forum to discuss the policies and practices needed to create communities and systems that support aging with dignity and a spirit of well-being in Minnesota. This year’s event will focus on improving health equity for older adults in our state.

Dealing with the various aspects of the current crisis brought about by the pandemic, nurse leaders in aging services settings are facing even more challenges and stressors than ever before. It is critical that they find ways to build up their strengths and their reserves so they can be present to support others—their staff, their residents and families—both now and as we look ahead to the future of aging services. LeadingAge Minnesota’s Nurse Leadership Certificate Program is designed to do just that and in a virtual environment. It builds on the solid program content and expert faculty that were formerly a part of the venerable Nursing Leadership Symposium and the Assisted Living Nurse Manager program – updated to address today’s challenges.

Do you want to be better equipped to address wandering, hoarding and resisting cares? What about repetitive statements, paranoia, inappropriate sexual expressions or aggression? Our dementia care training can help.

Nov. 13 webinar explains the process, requirements and recommendations to apply for emergency staffing assistance from the state. No charge for members to participate. Click here for details and registration.

Get up to speed on the many changes and new questions that have arisen about unemployment compensation for workers in health care settings since the pandemic. Nov. 11, 1:30 – 3:30.  Click here for details and registration.

Expanding the Reach of Your Adult Day Services: Meeting the Needs of Older Adults on Public Programs – 2-Part Webinar Series 

Part 1 - Monday, November 2, 2020 - 2 - 3 p.m.
Part 2 - Monday, November 16, 2020 - Noon – 1 p.m.

Today’s Unemployment Claims: An Employer’s Guide

The arrival of the pandemic brought many changes to federal and state laws on unemployment compensation for workers in health care settings including changes to employees’ eligibility criteria and the effect of paid benefits on your unemployment costs.

2020 Sales & Marketing in Senior Housing Certificate Program
Oct. 20, 27; Nov. 10, 19; Dec. 1, 8 (six virtual half-days)

The Annual Minnesota Real Estate Journal Senior Housing Summit, presented by Ebenezer, will take place on October 29.

One of the most important elements of any senior living experience is dining. Prospective clients inquire about it. Current residents talk about it.

Webinar Series Announced for Adult Day Providers

Attention Adult Day Services providers: Three upcoming webinars are specifically designed for you to address some of 2020’s unique challenges.

2020 Sales & Marketing in Senior Housing Certificate Program
Oct. 20, 27; Nov. 10, 19; Dec. 1, 8 (six virtual half-days)

Safe Care in the Age of COVID Virtual Workshop Series
October 22, 29, November 5