Upcoming Events
Wednesday, November 13, 12 noon
Interconnected: Rural-Urban Conversations
The Future of Nursing Homes & Elder Care Across Minnesota
Nearly 17% of Minnesota residents are now over age 65, a significant increase since the year 2000. Further, as older members of the Baby Boomer generation age into their late 70s, the demand for skilled nursing beds will likely increase – yet Minnesota has lost 33% of its skilled nursing beds since 2005.
How our state provides care and support for older adults is a critical policy concern, especially in light of alarming data highlighting nursing home closures and financial challenges across the state. Join us for an expert panel conversation about this crisis and a new report from the Center for Rural Policy and Development on the future of nursing homes and elder care in greater Minnesota.
WHAT: Interconnected – The Future of Nursing Homes & Elder Care Across Minnesota
WHEN: Wednesday, Nov. 13, 12:00 noon-1:30 pm
WHERE: Zoom
REGISTER HERE TO ATTEND ONLINE
Panelists:
- Kim Brenne, Interim Division Director of Nursing Facility Rates and Policy, Minnesota Department of Human Services
- Erin Huppert, Vice President of Advocacy, LeadingAge Minnesota
- Kathy Messerli, Executive Director, Minnesota Home Care Association
- Barb Jezorski, RN and COO, TRU Healthcare
- Jason Anderson, Director of Long-Term Care Services, Sanford Canby Medical Center – Sylvan Court & Sylvan Place
Moderated by Kate Raddatz, McClung PR
Previous Events
Research Webinars
2021
July 21st, 2021: Immigrants, Refugees, and Local Government Outreach in Rural Minnesota
February 19th, 2021: Child care in rural Minnesota after 2020
January 21st, 2021: What happens to the rural workforce during a pandemic?
2020
October 13, 2020: Livestream Event: The New Reality – The shifting landscape of rural health care in Minnesota
July 15th, 2020: The case for living rural
June 3, 2020: Integrating rural into the new reality of health care
May 1, 2020: A conversation with state leaders on rural Minnesota and COVID-19
Interconnected: Rural-Urban Conversations
About the Series
Minnesotans often use the phrase “rural-urban divide” when talking about the values and priorities that seem to differ across our state. But in reality, our challenges and opportunities are truly interconnected – though the solutions we design may look a bit different in Minneapolis compared to Mankato, or in Brainerd vs. Bloomington. This four-event series – hosted by the Center for Rural Policy and Development and the Citizens League – will bridge the divide between urban & rural Minnesota by exploring our shared challenges and how to design a future that works for our unique communities. Each event will begin with a look at CRPD’s latest research, followed by a panel discussion with speakers from urban and rural areas.
Previous discussions
Thursday, June 3, 2021: Examining Healthcare Access – click here to view the discussion.
Thursday, April 29, 2021: Minnesota’s Workforce – Help Wanted, Everywhere – click here to view the discussion.
Monday, March 29, 2021: Childcare – A Complex Crisis – click here to view the discussion.