News
Category: Notable News
Welcome to the Notable News category, which includes information on the latest issues in aging services.
Succession Planning: 40% of Senior Living CEOs Could Retire Within 5 Years
On February 27, 2018 by Barbara Landeen
Forty percent of senior living CEOs could be retiring within the next five years, according to the 2017 LeadingAge-CEMO Leadership Compensation Survey.
Technology Adoption Rising in Senior Living
On February 20, 2018 by Jodi Boyne
A recent survey from LeadingAge CAST and Ziegler shows an increase in technology adoption in senior living communities and that more organizations are adding Chief Information/Technology Officer positions to their leadership teams.
Competitive Pricing, Big Savings: Value First Announces New Food Program
On February 20, 2018 by Jodi Boyne
Value First has announced a new food program with the nation’s largest food distributors that will save LeadingAge Minnesota members money and provide new opportunities for their dining programs.
Cast Your Vote in the Workforce Challenge!
On February 14, 2018 by Jenna Kellerman
Take just five minutes today to vote on your favorite ideas in the Workforce Challenge! The Workforce Challenge is an opportunity for you to impact the educational experiences students have prior to entering the aging services workforce.
New LeadingAge Ziegler 150 Shows Continued Growth in Independent and Assisted Living
On January 31, 2018 by Jodi Boyne
In the last 10 years, the average annual growth rate in total units among the 150 largest nonprofit senior living systems in the United States was 3.1 percent, according to the 2017 edition of the LeadingAge Ziegler 150. Most growth occurred primarily through expansion.
Let’s Change How We Educate Our Workforce
On January 23, 2018 by Jenna Kellerman
This is your chance to shape the workforce of tomorrow! The Workforce Challenge is an opportunity for you to impact the educational experiences students have prior to entering the workforce.
Create an Engaging Onboarding Experience
On January 23, 2018 by Jenna Kellerman
Does your employee orientation need a re-boot? LeadingAge Minnesota has a new resource to turn orientation into an engaging onboarding experience.
65% of Caregivers are Always Looking for a Better Job
On January 23, 2018 by Jodi Boyne
When caregivers were asked their preferred work setting, assisted living and care centers failed to make the cut, according to the Caregiver Trend Report released by mycnajobs.
Alzheimer’s Association Releases New Guidance for Dementia Care
On January 23, 2018 by Jodi Boyne
The Alzheimer’s Association last week released new recommendations designed to shape dementia care practices in care centers, assisted living, and home and community-based services.