Two weeks into the state government shutdown – the longest in history – Governor Dayton and Republican legislative leadership struck a deal outlining a framework for a budget agreement. Governor Dayton announced in a speech yesterday that he was willing to accept the Republican’s June…
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Dayton to agree to June 30th GOP offer?
In what some may call a surprising move, Governor Mark Dayton has tenatively agreed to the GOP budget plan that was introduced on June 30th. Gov. Dayton stated: “Despite my serious reservations about your plan, I have concluded that continuing the state government shutdown would be…
For the love of food
In an older adults life, food plays a vital role. How it looks, how it tastes, the texture, to how it is perceived. Every year, we bring our Food Service Director’s together for workshops where we cover topics that are useful to them and their…
Just a day away….(MN state shutdown) UPDATED
With a possible state shutdown just a couple of days away, there is an ongoing fear about what will happen with Medicaid payments to providers. Over the past two weeks, there has been a lot of jostling for position by both sides. Through the work…
Governor Dayton expands list of essential services to include medical assistance payments to providers
Late this afternoon, Governor Dayton announced he will be submitting a supplemental petition Tuesday to expand his proposed list of essential services to include payments to providers who serve seniors and vulnerable adults who rely on medical assistance programs. Dayton also has requested that newly…
Older Adult Service Providers File Petition Asking Court to Protect Seniors as Government Shutdown Draws Near
News from the Long-Term Care Imperative: Older adult service providers today took action to protect the seniors they care for in preparation for a government shutdown. Aging Services of Minnesota and Care Providers of Minnesota filed an Amicus Brief requesting the courts designate care for…
Father’s Day
To all of the dad’s out there, thank you. Thanks for teaching us how to throw a baseball; teaching us how to fish; showing us right from wrong – and setting us straight when we were more wrong than right. Mom’s and Dad’s have a…
Join Us in the Fight Against Elder Abuse
Every day, headlines throughout the U.S. paint a grim picture of seniors who have been abused, neglected, and exploited; often by people they trust the most. Abusers may be spouses, family members, personal acquaintances, or professionals in positions of trust; or opportunistic strangers who prey…
ALFA Voices Concerns with Proposed CMS Rule
The Assisted Living Federation of America (ALFA), has written a letter expressing its concerns with regulation proposed last April by the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services. If the rule remains unchanged, ALFA fears that many currently eligible senior living residents will be denied assistance…
Potter Ridge Singers to sing National Anthem at baseball game
On Monday, August 8th, the Potter Ridge Singers from Potter Ridge Assisted Living Community in Red Wing, have been invited to sing the national anthem at the St. Paul Saints game. We are working out more details and will post them as soon as we can.…
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