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As we’ve shared over the past several months, LeadingAge Minnesota is undergoing a comprehensive website redevelopment project to provide an enhanced digital experience for our members. We’re excited to announce that our brand-new website will launch on Monday, Oct. 19. 

Fresh off the energy of Annual Meeting, LeadingAge Minnesota and a delegation of members traveled to Washington, D.C. to meet with federal policymakers to advance employment-based immigration reforms—a key workforce strategy to care for a growing population of older Minnesotans.

The AI-Enabled Admissions and Referral Decision Support Playbook is the tenth in a series of technology solution playbooks designed to help aging services providers identify and evaluate technology solutions that can address workforce challenges.

While still grieving the three victims of a July shooting at Davern Park Apartments in St. Paul, the property management industry was confronted with another deadly shooting at Shoreline Plaza apartments in Minneapolis. LeadingAge Minnesota extends our sympathy to all those affected by these tragedies, including residents, staff, families and the law enforcement officers who responded.

Survey preparation is often treated as a countdown, but the most valuable work happens between surveys. That is when organizations can address vulnerabilities thoughtfully, examine their systems without the pressure of an impending visit, and turn lessons from across the field into lasting improvements.

As part of their statutory mandate to collect feedback from nursing home employees and employers, the Nursing Home Workforce Standards Board is hosting a series of forums and conducting a survey. The survey is designed to get feedback from both employees and employers.

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention has updated its guidance on staff who are exposed to or infected with common viral respiratory illnesses, this includes SARS-CoV-2, influenza, and RSV.

HUD has eliminated its longstanding requirement for emergency call-for-aid systems at certain elderly multifamily housing properties, including covered Section 202 senior housing properties.

Skilled nursing facilities operate in an environment where reimbursement, quality outcomes, staffing efficiency, and resident function are increasingly interconnected. Yet one valuable clinical program is often underdeveloped or viewed primarily as an MDS requirement: restorative nursing.

Large events that include exhibitors and overnight accommodations can unfortunately attract fraudulent activity, including unauthorized list selling and hotel room solicitations. We encourage you to exercise caution when responding to unsolicited emails or phone calls.

LeadingAge Minnesota is pleased to welcome Julie Kesterke to our staff as our new Online Learning Specialist.

LeadingAge Minnesota is excited to welcome Thanh Nguyen as our new Workforce Programs Coordinator, a newly created role that reflects our continued investment in one of the most significant challenges facing our members: workforce. 

Construction projects are often measured in square feet, schedules and budgets. But the best projects are ultimately measured by something much harder to quantify: relationships.

LeadingAge Minnesota member Vivie has announced the appointment of Mike Fryar as its new chief revenue officer. In this newly created executive role, Fryar will lead efforts to align marketing, sales and growth strategies across the organization's expanding continuum of services. Read the full press release below to learn more about Fryar's background and Vivie's vision for this new leadership position.

A review of mechanical lift–related falls in Quarter 4 of 2025 reveals clear, recurring patterns. These events highlight system-level gaps that can be addressed with reliable processes and consistent practices.