LeadingAge Minnesota

02/14/2025

🏆 Congratulations to the recipients of our 2025 Spirit of Advocacy Award!🎉

This year's award recipients are:
-Kyle Hedlund, Assisted Living Director at Oak Hill Assisted Living in Grand Rapids
-Benedictine Living Community-Winona, represented by Carol Ehlinger, Katy Johnson, Megan Baer, and Elizabeth Mettin.

Your passion, dedication, and relentless advocacy for Minnesota's older adults makes a huge difference. 👏 Because of you, lives are changed, voices are heard, and the future of aging services in Minnesota is brighter than ever! 💚

Thank you for leading the way and making a lasting impact. 🌟🏆 You are the helping lead change and change lives. Congratulations!

02/13/2025

🎊 We had a FANTASTIC inaugural Awards Banquet last night. These dedicated, inspiring individuals were recognized and honored for their selfless service to older adults in communities across Minnesota. Join us in congratulating our award winners! 🍾

Caregiver of the Year Award Winners:
-Statewide Volunteer of the Year - Marta Leveron (Samaritan Bethany, Inc.)
-District A Volunteer of the Year - Karen Hedman (LifeCare Medical Center)
-District B Volunteer of the Year - Connie Kalli (EVERGREEN KNOLL)
-District C Volunteer of the Year - Janelle Kressin (Eventide Senior Living Communities)
-District D Volunteer of the Year - Shay Grant (Vivie)
-District E Volunteer of the Year - Maria Montelongo (Avera Morningside Heights Care Center)
-District F Volunteer of the Year - Alyssa Neumann-Fasching (Birchwood Cottages)
-District G Volunteer of the Year - Marivie Peterson (Boutwells Landing)

Volunteer of the Year Award Winners
-Statewide Caregiver of the Year - Bruce Nolan (Catholic Eldercare)
-District A Caregiver of the Year - Pastor Steve Norby (Crystal Brook Senior Living)
-District B Caregiver of the Year - Legacy Lake Fishing Volunteers (Minnesota Veterans Home)
-District C Caregiver of the Year - Laurie Lahman (St. William's Living Center)
-District D Caregiver of the Year - Dale Oscarson (Rusheba Senior Living)
-District E Caregiver of the Year - Diane and Bryce Maurice (Bethesda)
-District G Caregiver of the Year - Charlotte Selby (Saint Therese)

Rising Star Award Recipient- Sam Pahl (Chapel View Campus, Cassia)
Outstanding Leadership Award Recipient - Adam Masloski (Boundary Waters Care Center)
Spirit of Aging Award Recipient - Lenice Renner (Praha Village, Cassia)

Excellence in Practice Award Winners
- Catholic Eldercare Inc., Minneapolis Excellence in Quality of Life, Integrative Therapy Program for Staff and Residents
- Benedictine, Excellence in Workforce Development, Benedictine Staffing LLC and Internal Float Pool

02/13/2025

Institute 2025 day one recap!

02/12/2025

Enjoying Institute? Don't miss out on an evening of music and fun with The Johnny Holm Band! 🎵 🎸

02/12/2025

Are you at Institute? We'd love to see your photos! 📸 Post your Institute pics to social, be sure to tag us, and use the hashtag - then stop by our member services booth just outside the ballroom and get your free Elevate Aging beanie! While supplies last. We can't wait to see your pics!

02/11/2025

🚨 The wait is almost over… the LeadingAge Minnesota Institute & Expo officially kicks off TOMORROW! 🎉 Get ready for two days of inspiration, connection, and innovation in senior care.

📲 Important Reminder: This year’s Institute is completely paperless! ♻️ Be sure to download our Institute & Expo app for everything you need—session schedules, speaker info, expo details, and more. Simply search "LeadingAge Minnesota Events" in your app store to find our event app - available on both Android and iOS devices.

🔗 Don’t miss a moment of the action! Get the app now and come ready to learn, network, and elevate your impact. See you there!

02/10/2025

We’re thrilled to welcome William Levine to LeadingAge Minnesota as our new Data & Membership Coordinator! In this role, William will be assisting our membership team in maintaining accurate data and supporting our members with their profile updates.

Outside of work, William is passionate about music and creative writing, which takes up most of his free time. He also enjoys reading, movies, visiting museums, biking, exploring the outdoors, and cooking with friends and family.

Please join us in giving William a warm welcome! 👏

02/08/2025

📢 Exciting News! 📢

During our Institute & Expo next week, our Silent Auction is going ONLINE! (yes, we’re catching up with the times) 🎉 Now, you can browse, bid, and win amazing items from anywhere—right from your phone or computer!

Join us in supporting a great cause while snagging incredible items. All proceeds from our Silent Auction go to the Gayle Kvenvold Commitment to Caregiver Fund, which provides financial awards to the dedicated caregivers who selflessly serve seniors across Minnesota. Stay tuned for details on how to register and start bidding. Let’s make this the biggest and best silent auction yet! 🏆💻

02/07/2025

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.

Kirstan started with us back in December, and she’s hit the ground running. Join us in welcoming Kirstan to the team!

02/06/2025

📣 The LeadingAge Minnesota Institute is just SIX days away, and we can’t wait to gather with the best and brightest in senior care! 🎉

Get ready for an unforgettable experience, including an inspiring keynote from Alex Weber. In his powerful session, he’ll share his proven system to help you rise to the occasion when the stakes are high. You’ll learn how to overcome stress, doubt, and negativity to unlock more confidence, creativity, and peak performance—all so that you can continue your dedicated service to Minnesota’s older adults. 💡

Are you ready to be inspired, empowered, and equipped to lead like never before? We’ll see you in just SIX days!

02/05/2025

🚨 The countdown is ON—Institute 2025 is just ONE WEEK AWAY! 🚨

Get ready for an unforgettable experience packed with reimagined General Sessions, thought-provoking discussions, and game-changing insights into the future of aging services. From powerful speakers to can’t-miss networking opportunities, we’ve got an incredible lineup waiting for you in St. Paul next week! 🎉

One week from today, we’ll hear from Dr. Margie Warrell, who will be presenting our opening keynote. Margie will help inspire courageous thinking by exploring how we can overcome personal and professional challenges. See you in seven days!

01/21/2025

01/18/2025

Make the most of your membership in 2025!

Are you or someone on your team new to membership at LeadingAge Minnesota? Or maybe you just need a quick refresher? Join Jessica Lacher and Ben Hansen in the Coaching Room on Tuesday, January 21, at 3 p.m. to explore how your membership can help you drive meaningful change in your organization this year and beyond.

Register here for the Zoom link: https://www.leadingagemn.org/education-events/events-calendar/coaching-room-jan-21

01/17/2025

🚨 Minnesota seniors deserve better! Governor Walz's proposed budget would cut critical support for long-term care, jeopardizing access for seniors, especially those living in rural communities. With a care crisis already underway, this plan is downright mean-spirited: It ignores the needs of our aging population and the dedicated caregivers who support them.

Tell your lawmakers to reject these harmful cuts and demand proper funding for senior care. Our seniors earned their right to quality care—let’s ensure they get it. Speak up now to protect long-term care in Minnesota! 📢

Take action here: https://www.leadingagemn.org/get-involved/take-action

01/10/2025

📣 LeadingAge Minnesota members: Join us for our first Huddle of the year! As we kick off 2025, members of our Expert Support Team will update you on the latest aging services news.

Register here, and we'll see you at 11:00 a.m.! https://bit.ly/4ajFWBt

12/31/2024

🎊 As 2024 comes to a close, we want to extend our heartfelt thanks to all LeadingAge Minnesota members for an incredible year. Your dedication, compassion, and tireless efforts to care for seniors across Minnesota inspire us every day. 🌟

You make a meaningful difference in the lives of countless individuals and families, and your selflessness does not go unnoticed. Together, we’ve achieved so much this year, and we look forward to building on this momentum in 2025. Let’s continue to work toward creating a brighter future for older adults in Minnesota.

Thank you for all you do—here’s to another amazing year ahead! 🍾

12/25/2024

From all of us at LeadingAge Minnesota, we wish you a blessed holiday season filled with joy, peace, and love. Together, we’ve accomplished so much this year, and we’re truly grateful for your support and partnership in advancing our mission. May this season bring you rest, happiness, and time with loved ones. Happy Holidays! 💚

12/23/2024

🌟 Exciting News! 🌟

The 2025 LeadingAge Minnesota Institute & Expo is coming, and you WON’T want to miss it! 🗓️

Don't just take it from us - check out the testimonial from one of our members at Episcopal Homes of Minnesota who attended last year.

Register today and be part of the movement driving excellence in senior care! Early bird pricing expires January 8, so be sure to register now to get our lowest price: https://bit.ly/3ZNQJz8

🙌 Let’s make 2025 unforgettable! 🎉