LeadingAge Minnesota

LeadingAge Minnesota Our 1,600+ members are driven to transform and enhance the experience of aging.

Together, we work with over 55,000+ caregivers throughout the state and serve more than 60,000 seniors each year. Values:
- UNWAVERING COMMITMENT of our members to missions of service on behalf of seniors and the communities in which they live.
- TRUSTWORTHINESS as evidenced by the highest standards of integrity.
- COURAGEOUS THINKING in creating opportunities and overcoming challenges.
- SPIRIT O

F OPTIMISM in making a positive difference in the world
around us.
- ACCOUNTABILITY to our communities and the people we serve.
- BETTER TOGETHER to achieve that which none of us can do alone.

09/04/2026

Inclusive hiring strengthens more than your workforce. It builds trust, creates belonging and brings new perspectives into your community.

When New American employees feel welcomed and supported, staff and residents thrive together.

Celebrating creativity, craftsmanship and one remarkable model train! đźš‚ David Peters, who attends the Minneapolis Vetera...
09/03/2026

Celebrating creativity, craftsmanship and one remarkable model train! đźš‚

David Peters, who attends the Minneapolis Veterans Home Adult Day Program (Minnesota Department of Veterans Affairs), was recognized through LeadingAge Minnesota’s Change Makers Photo Contest for a photograph featuring him with his hand-carved wooden train.

During our visit, David shared more about the skill and patience behind his work, including the unique challenges of carving with different types of wood. He told us that ebony is the hardest wood he has worked with and requires extra care because its dust can be toxic when inhaled.

Congratulations, David! It was wonderful to present you with a framed copy of your award winning work and learn more about the talent behind your creation.

Operating independent senior housing comes with complex challenges, from maintaining strong occupancy to supporting resi...
09/02/2026

Operating independent senior housing comes with complex challenges, from maintaining strong occupancy to supporting resident wellness and responding to changing needs.

The 2026 Independent Living Workshop will bring together practical strategies and expert perspectives to help senior housing teams strengthen their communities. Attendees will explore occupancy and financial sustainability, property management, wellness programming and resources that support residents’ independence and quality of life.

đź“… Thursday, Oct. 8
⏰ 10 a.m. to 3:35 p.m.
đź“Ť Applewood Pointe of Eagan

Registration closes at 5 p.m. on Oct. 2.

Register today: https://my.leadingagemn.org/NC__Event?id=a0lPk00000KxXAvIAN

Across Minnesota, LeadingAge Minnesota members are helping shift the focus from sick care to whole person wellness. Thro...
09/01/2026

Across Minnesota, LeadingAge Minnesota members are helping shift the focus from sick care to whole person wellness. Through fitness, nutrition, social connection, spiritual care and personalized support, they are helping older adults remain strong, confident and engaged in the lives they want to lead.

Presbyterian Homes & Services offers one example of this approach in action, supporting wellness across body, mind and spirit.

This year’s Healthy Aging Month theme reminds us that curiosity has no age limit. Whether it is trying a new activity, learning a skill or building a new connection, there is always more to explore.

What are you curious about?

Read the PHS story: https://preshomes.org/stories/wellness/wellness-programs-where-you-belong-active-aging-at-phs/

Please join us in welcoming Heath Odom to the LeadingAge Minnesota team as our new Chief Transformation & Health Technol...
09/01/2026

Please join us in welcoming Heath Odom to the LeadingAge Minnesota team as our new Chief Transformation & Health Technology Officer!

Heath brings deep experience in healthcare technology, strategy, innovation and partnerships, along with a longstanding connection to Minnesota’s aging services community. Throughout his career, he has helped providers use technology, data and collaboration to strengthen organizations, support caregivers and improve services for older adults.

We’re excited to have Heath on board and look forward to all he will bring to our members and mission. Welcome to the team, Heath!

Workforce pressures affect quality. Financial decisions influence long-term sustainability. Artificial intelligence is c...
08/31/2026

Workforce pressures affect quality. Financial decisions influence long-term sustainability. Artificial intelligence is creating new opportunities while raising important questions about strategy, governance and implementation.

At the 2026 Annual Meeting & Leadership Forum, leaders will step away from daily operations to explore how these forces connect and what they mean for the future of their organizations.

Join executives and decision-makers from across Minnesota for strategic insight, candid conversation and time to think about what comes next.

📅 Sept. 15–18
đź“Ť Grand View Lodge, Nisswa
🚨 Online registration ends Sept. 10.

Register today: https://www.leadingagemn.org/education-events/annual-meeting/

08/27/2026

The right training and support can help more learners succeed.

OnTrack offers translated learning supports in Spanish, Somali and Hmong to build confidence and prepare learners for careers as nursing assistants.

Enroll today or learn more at: http://ontrackmntraining.com/

Day one of the 2026 Quality Specialist Certificate Program is underway!Participants began the eight session program by b...
08/26/2026

Day one of the 2026 Quality Specialist Certificate Program is underway!

Participants began the eight session program by building a strong foundation for leading quality improvement efforts within their organizations. Today’s conversations offered practical insight, real world examples and opportunities to learn alongside peers committed to strengthening quality and safety in aging services.

Thank you to today’s speakers for sharing their expertise:

• Cyndi Siders, Executive Consultant, Siders HealthCare Consulting
• Julie Apold, Vice President of Quality, LeadingAge Minnesota
• Becky Holmgren, Regional Director of Operations, Cassia
• Sandy Delgehausen, Owner and Operator, SD Quality Consulting

A special shoutout to the Minnesota Humanities Center for hosting our group today!

We are excited to see how this group turns what they learn into meaningful improvements for the people they serve.

On August 4, golfers, sponsors, volunteers and supporters gathered at Prestwick Golf Club in Woodbury for the 2026 Leadi...
08/24/2026

On August 4, golfers, sponsors, volunteers and supporters gathered at Prestwick Golf Club in Woodbury for the 2026 LeadingAge Minnesota Foundation Golf Tournament. Together, through sponsorships, on course games and ticket sales, the event raised nearly $108,000 before expenses for the next round of caregiver scholarships.

These funds support a statewide scholarship program available to LeadingAge Minnesota members and their employees, helping those who serve older adults advance their skills and continue growing in their careers.

Congratulations to our first place team:

🏆 Grange Farr
🏆 Brian Holbrook
🏆 Andy Marden
🏆 Vinny Signore

Thank you to every golfer, sponsor, volunteer and supporter who made this beautiful day possible. Your generosity helps build tomorrow’s workforce, develop future leaders and strengthen aging services across Minnesota.

View and download photos from the tournament through ’s public gallery: https://www.vye.agency/leadingage-vye

Innovation in action at Three Links Health Services!Yesterday, Ben Hansen, Jessica Lacher and Barbara Landeen joined Car...
08/21/2026

Innovation in action at Three Links Health Services!

Yesterday, Ben Hansen, Jessica Lacher and Barbara Landeen joined Carol Raw, Mark Rentz, and the team at St Francis Health Services of Morris for a VIP preview of the new Immersion Suite at Three Links Health Services in Northfield.

The team experienced how Besser Rooms can transform a space into immersive environments designed to inspire, educate, relax and create meaningful connections. They also met the Girard's Business Solutions, Inc. robot technology helping Three Links explore new ways to enhance experiences for the people they serve.

Congratulations to Three Links Health Services on this exciting addition, made possible through the generous support of the Three Links Foundation. Thank you for inviting our team to experience what is possible!

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