News
Category: Notable News
Welcome to the Notable News category, which includes information on the latest issues in aging services.
Final Advantage of 2024
On December 19, 2024 by Ben Hansen
This is the final edition of the LeadingAge Minnesota Advantage newsletter for 2024. Please note there will be no newsletter published on Thursday, Dec. 26, as our team takes time to celebrate the Christmas holiday.
Important Update: 2025 Coaching Room Shift
On December 19, 2024 by Ben Hansen
The Coaching Room has been your go-to space for getting answers to your most pressing questions from our Expert Support Team.
EduCare Releases Mental Illness Training Required for MN Assisted Livings
On December 19, 2024 by Anna Mowry
EduCare, LeadingAge Minnesota’s exclusive, on-demand training partner, is releasing new courses to meet new Assisted Living requirements.
Help Us Help Caregivers: Donate to the 2025 Silent Auction at LAMN’s Institute & Expo
On December 12, 2024 by Lori Meyer
The LeadingAge Minnesota Foundation is excited to announce our Ninth Annual Silent Auction, which will take place as part of the 2025 Institute & Expo.
We’re hiring! LeadingAge MN is seeking a talented Director of Senior Housing Policy & Expert Support
On December 12, 2024 by Erin Huppert
LeadingAge MN is excited to find its next highly-skilled team member to support our growing membership portfolio of senior housing members.
LeadingAge Minnesota Foundation Welcomes Kirstan Ketter
On December 12, 2024 by Anna Mowry
With great excitement, the LeadingAge Minnesota Foundation welcomes Kirstan Ketter as our new Foundation Project Manager to lead our initiative to bridge pathways between New Americans and senior care employers, a nearly $1million grant-funded investment from the DHS GEAR Division.
LeadingAge Minnesota Foundation Seeks Silent Auction Donations for 2025 Institute & Expo
On December 5, 2024 by Lori Meyer
The LeadingAge Minnesota Foundation is excited to announce our Ninth Annual Silent Auction, which will take place as part of the 2025 Institute.
Become a Mental Health First Aid Instructor
On November 21, 2024 by Anna Mowry
Winona State University is offering another round for individuals to become certified instructors of the Mental Health First Aid (MHFA) training certification.
Member-Only Discount Available Until the End of the Year: Post your Jobs to AgingServicesJobs.org
On November 14, 2024 by Anna Mowry
Post your open positions with a member-only discount on AgingServicesJobs.org – the premier job board for aging services employers to post their critical-to-fill positions and get connected with qualified applicants.
¿Hablas español? Coming Soon: EduCare Courses Offered in Spanish
On October 17, 2024 by Anna Mowry
LeadingAge Minnesota partners with EduCare as our exclusive, on-demand training partner not only because they guarantee compliance and exceptional customer service, but also because they continue to innovate.
New Resources to Expand Nature Access for Older Adults in Minnesota
On October 10, 2024 by LeadingAge Minnesota
Nature has proven benefits for human health and well-being at every stage of life.
Age Friendly Minnesota Seeking Participation in Action Teams
On October 10, 2024 by Dan Nelson
Your voice is needed at the table!
Age Friendly Minnesota is a collective effort to build an age-friendly state for all Minnesotans.
Less Than Two Weeks Left to Submit a Connected Communities Grant Application
On September 12, 2024 by Gina DiMaggio
The Connected Communities grant opportunity is available to LeadingAge Minnesota members outside the seven-county Twin Cities metro area.
Perham Health’s Elevate: Inspiring Innovation through Connected Communities
On September 5, 2024 by Gina DiMaggio
What does it look like for a community to prepare for the future to support older adults as they age? That is the question Perham Health has been trying to answer for the last four years.
LeadingAge Minnesota Solutions Announces New Pharmacy Partnership
On August 29, 2024 by Stacy Rogers
LeadingAge MN Solutions is excited to announce a new pharmacy partnership with A & E Pharmacy.
Use our Member-Only Discount to Post on AgingServicesJobs.org
On August 15, 2024 by Anna Mowry
Post your open positions with a member-only discount on AgingServicesJobs.org – the premier job board for aging services employers to post their critical-to-fill positions and get connected with qualified applicants.
MHFA Sprinkler Grant Program Accepting Applications
On August 15, 2024 by Mark Schulz
The Minnesota Housing Finance Agency (MHFA) announced the opening of its much-anticipated High-Rise Sprinkler System Grant Program (HRSS Program) this week.
Minneapolis Considers Ordinance Creating Local Labor Standards Impacting Employers
On August 1, 2024 by Erin Huppert
The city of Minneapolis is considering enacting an ordinance creating local labor workforce boards to ‘protect the health and safety’ of workers.
Fairview and Ebenezer’s Partnership Provides Coordinated and Personalized Care
On July 18, 2024 by Kayla Khang
Editor’s Note: Due to an error in the original, we are re-running this article from last week’s Advantage newsletter.
Fairview and Ebenezer’s Partnership Helps Provide Coordinated and Personalized Care
On July 11, 2024 by Kayla Khang
Fairview and Ebenezer’s affiliation enhances service and resource coordination for seniors.