Minnesota Leadership Council on Aging

We are grateful to partner with Adero Cobb, CEO of Keystone Community Services – her commitment continues to inspire our collective, community-driven work.

With a statewide lens on #homecare issues, we recognize Kathy Messerli, Executive Director of the Minnesota Home Care Association for being an integral part of our movement!

Our Delegate, Mary Niedermeyer, CEO of CAPI is on a mission to advance prosperity for immigrants – and we’re proud to stand with her in this #agefriendlymn work.

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

As Chair of our Policy Committee, Robert Freeman, Vice President, Public Policy for Alzheimer's Association Minnesota-North Dakota is helping us build powerful connections to improve the quality of life for millions of Minnesotans. #ENDALZ

We are proud to recognize another of our amazing Board Officers, Amanda Vickstrom, Executive Director of the Minnesota Elder Justice Center, who leads with integrity and purpose! #ElderJustice

YouTube video by The National Center to Reframe Aging Frame of Mind: Shifting Language on Health Issues

📢NEW Frame of Mind Video: Shifting Language on Health Issues explores how intentional language can strengthen support for essential services for people experiencing #Frailty. Don't wait, watch now: youtu.be/YNswfzRv_k8?... #ReframeAging

We are so grateful for the collaboration of Heidi Holste, Executive Director of the Minnesota Gerontological Society – her contributions are helping to build bridges across aging sectors! #mnleg

Dr. George Schoephoerster, MD brings his insights as a geriatrician in Central Minnesota to his service as Vice Chair of our Board and our Delegate from the MN Association of Geriatrics Inspired Clinicians (MAGIC). His wisdom is a guiding force in our network!

Forward-thinking ideas and action drive our state forward, thanks to our Delegate Dawn Simonson, CEO of Trellis and representative of the Minnesota Association of Area Agencies on Aging. Her #AgeFriendly vision and dedication uplift our Council!

As the federal government shutdown continues, over 440,000 Minnesotans who rely on Supplemental Nutritional Assistance Programs (SNAP) face uncertainty about receiving these critical benefits this month and beyond. Twin Cities Meals on Wheels programs are working hard to serve nutritious, home-delivered meals to adults 60 and older with the resources we have available. Please visit our website at meals-on-wheels.com or give us a call at 612-623-3363 to sign up for Meals on Wheels. If you are in a position to help seniors in need of Meals on Wheels, please donate or sign up to volunteer to deliver meals. Thank you.

Please visit our website at meals-on-wheels.com or give us a call at 612-623-3363 to sign up for Meals on Wheels.

If you are in a position to help seniors in need of Meals on Wheels, please donate or sign up to volunteer to deliver meals. Thank you.

We thank Board Treasurer Patrick Rowan, Executive Director of @mealsonwheelsmn.bsky.social, for bringing his leadership to our statewide table.

Bringing vision and action to our statewide #caregiving work is our dedicated Delegate Beth Wiggins, Director of Caregiving and Aging Services at FamilyMeans

Leadership and collaboration are at the heart of what we do, thanks to Delegates like Mike Lavin, President of DARTS helping to shape what’s next in aging.

Learn more at www.mnlcoa.org/2025Summit

We thank Tory Merhar for her work as Associate VP, Older Adult Services at Lutheran Social Service of Minnesota - your energy and support helped us reach farther than we knew we could!

We are proud to recognize Ruth Hampton Olkon, CEO of Jewish Family Services of St. Paul for her leadership on the Minnesota Leadership Council on Aging as a Board member and Chair of our Membership Development Committee!

Special thanks to our Delegate, Cathy McLeer, State Director of AARP Minnesota - your leadership is helping to build stronger, #agefriendly communities!

Now’s the time to stand strong alongside Minnesota’s aging sector leaders. Sponsorships for the @mnlcoa.bsky.social 2025 Summit are open! Sign-up before we start recognizing sponsors on Nov. 1: www.mnlcoa.org/sponsorship

Learn more and sign-up today at www.mnlcoa.org/catalyst

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This year, help shine a light on how #ageism impacts us and our work together to champion an #agefriendlymn free of ageism. Learn more at asaging.org/ageism-aware...

YouTube video by Minnesota Leadership Council on Aging The Courage to Lead: Advancing Equity in Times of Backlash

Special thanks to our guest Allison Johnson Heist for her insights and leadership in today's Catalyst Conversation. If you missed it, check out an excerpt at: www.youtube.com/watch?v=Q6lj...
#agefriendlymn

America’s Population is Rapidly Aging. Can Philanthropy Keep Up? Stakeholders must embrace innovative approaches to ensure equitable and sustainable support for a rapidly aging nation.

"As aging communities and their varied needs continue to be top of mind for the country, philanthropy will engage with older adults in ways that recognize this rapidly shifting landscape."
READ: johnsoncenter.org/blog/america...

Last chance to join us on Tuesday, August 12 for this free Catalyst Conversation! REGISTER at: us06web.zoom.us/meeting/regi...

YouTube video by Edelman Dove | #KeepTheGrey

Check out the case study we explored: www.youtube.com/watch?v=xqsO...

YouTube video by Minnesota Leadership Council on Aging Gender and Aging

Did you miss the Reframe Aging Minnesota session this morning featuring Meghan Redmond of AARP MN and Andy Brown of Trellis? Catch up now at youtu.be/x5_UogSwT68

#ReframeAging #KeepTheGrey #ageism #agefriendlymn

Sign-up now to join our guest Yao Yaj for this powerful conversation! Learn more at www.mnlcoa.org/catalyst

Don't miss our next Free Framer Friday event, featuring leaders from AARP Minnesota and Trellis!
#reframeaging #agefriendlymn
Join the Reframe Aging Minnesota community now at iecho.org/public/progr...

Special thanks to our Delegate Paula Woischke of Whitney Senior Center, City of Saint Cloud and the Minnesota Association of Senior Services (MASS) for stepping up to lead our Minnesota Leadership Council on Aging Events Committee!