With work that strengthens communities across our state, we thank our Delegate Kari Thurlow, President and CEO of @LeadingAgeMN - your service to older Minnesotans is deeply appreciated. #ElevateAging

of those facilities provide exceptional care and support to their residents every day." https://t.co/XNcLP39luD

adults to age with dignity, while also cultivating community and belonging. "I urge readers and policymakers: Don’t paint all assisted living communities with a broad brush of concern. There are thousands of Minnesotans who call assisted-living communities home, and the majority

📰 A concerned reader offers an important counterpoint to a recent story in the @StarTribune about Assisted Living Communities. Her mother's positive experience in a @SaintThereseMN community in Woodbury is one example of how providers strive to provide a place for older

and professionalism—regardless of party. May her legacy, and the memory of Mark Hortman, inspire us all.

overshadowed by grief and disbelief. We stand together—stronger in our unity and conviction to honor the lives of those lost by continuing their work with dignity and care. Speaker Emerita Hortman will be remembered as a principled leader who treated everyone—with warmth, respect

compassion and support to all those who loved them and to everyone in our policymaking community who is reeling from this unimaginable tragedy. In Minnesota, we cherish a tradition of respectful dialogue and collaboration, even in times of disagreement. Today, that tradition is

Mark, and by the attempted murder of Senator and Mrs. Hoffman. We strongly condemn this senseless political violence. Our heartfelt prayers are with the Hoffmans’ for a full recovery and with the Hortman family as they grieve the loss of Melissa and Mark. We also extend our

DFL caucus. These public figures were so much more than their roles. They were spouses, parents, siblings, and dear friends who did not sign up to be targets of political violence. We are shocked and profoundly saddened by the murder of Speaker Emerita Hortman and her husband,

Speaker Emerita Hortman. Senator Hoffman, the current chair of the Senate Human Services Committee, is a recent recipient of the LeadingAge MN Public Official of the Year Award. We also worked closely with Speaker Emerita Hortman, a respected and collaborative leader of the House

Statement on the Senseless Attack on Minnesota Lawmakers Advocacy is at the heart of LeadingAge Minnesota’s mission, and we have had the privilege of forming close, lasting relationships with elected officials and policymakers across all parties—including Senator Hoffman and

“It started off as a way to get volunteer hours, and since then I feel like I’ve really formed connections with so many people here,” she said. “It’s like, since I’ve started, I’ve gained like 100 extra grandparents.” 💚 https://t.co/fxjW2vs5r6

Medicaid provides health care for 1 in 5 rural Minnesotans and half of all nursing home residents. I met with seniors at Watkins Manor Senior Living Center in Winona to discuss the importance of protecting access to care. They asked some great questions!

Hey #mnleg be like Senator John Hoffman and stop by East Hall on G this week to check out the Art is Good for the Soul art show, celebrating the creativity of people with disabilities and older adults! Presented by @LeadingAgeMN @ARRM @LTCImperative

New survey data highlights the urgent need for state investment in Minnesota’s seniors and caregivers. The findings come ahead of a House hearing on proposed legislation to preserve seniors' access to care and pay for unfunded mandates. Key insights:

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"One in four Minnesotans will be 65 or older by 2030, and 70 percent will need some type of long-term services and supports.... We are not meeting our obligations to this generation." -Kari Thurlow https://t.co/ohX1DLhwgO

Minnesotans with disabilities say state’s proposed budget cuts would ‘bring us backward’

"Is that the priorities that we, as Minnesotans, have?” At least one Democrat had some critiques for the governor's budget proposal. Sen. John Hoffman (Champlin) joined @bloisolson with an update on a bumpy start to the session and the budget. Listen: https://t.co/wFWZhwoAiF

the needs of our aging population and the dedicated caregivers who support them. Tell your lawmakers to reject these cuts and demand proper funding for senior care. Speak up now to protect long-term care in Minnesota! 📢 Take action here: https://t.co/iqIdWZZDdV #mnleg