MINNESOTA LEADERSHIP COUNCIL ON AGING PRESENTS

AGING 101

A VIRTUAL TRAINING FOR LAWMAKERS + STAFF

January 25, 2023

9:00 - 10:30 a.m.

This session was held on Zoom

As we age, each of us is presented with challenges and opportunities to create the policy solutions needed to support our state.


As a trusted resource for your work ahead, the members of the MN Leadership Council on Aging's Policy Committee presented a concise briefing and dedicated time to explore the fundamentals of our state's aging policy environment to prepare you for conversations at the State Capitol in the 2024 Legislative Session.

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AUDIENCE

This event was been designed specifically for legislative staff and lawmakers. All Minnesota State Senators and Representatives as well as legislative staff members were invited to attend.


QUESTIONS  EXPLORED


  • What does aging look like across Minnesota?
  • What are constituents likely to contact you about related to aging?
  • What are the differences between various aging services and settings?
  • What programs and policies impact how care and services are paid for in our state?
  • What policies and terms do all lawmakers need to understand?

AGENDA


9:00 a.m.    Welcome and Introductions


9:10 a.m.      Aging 101


10:00 a.m.  The 2024 Legislative Session



10:30 a.m.   Adjourn

Handouts

About Us

The Minnesota Leadership Council on Aging is a nonpartisan, statewide 501(c)3 coalition made up of 32 non-profit organizations in the field of aging. Our mission is to create communities and systems that support aging with dignity and a spirit of well-being in Minnesota. Our members use our collective ingenuity to improve the lives of older people, which benefits each of us as we age. 

FEATURED VOICES

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Adam Suomala, Executive Director

MN Leadership Council on Aging

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Robert Freeman, Vice President of Public Policy, Alzheimer's Association

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Rajean Moone, Associate Director of Policy, Center for Healthy Aging and Innovation, University of Minnesota

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Mark Schulz, Vice President of Policy and Regulatory Affairs, LeadingAge MN

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Sean Burke, Senior Consultant

O'Connell Consulting LLC and

Consultant, Minnesota Elder Justice Center

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Sam Smith, State Affairs Director

Alzheimer's Association

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Erin Sutton, Senior Director of Advocacy

Lutheran Social Services of Minnesota

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Kathy Messerli, Executive Director

Minnesota Home Care Association

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Cathy McLeer, State Director

AARP Minnesota

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George Schoephoerster Past President, MN Association of Geriatrics

Inspired Clinicians

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Toby Pearson President and CEO

Care Providers of Minnesota

Meet other members of our MN Leadership Council on Aging Policy Roundtable and reach out to explore questions and issues related to aging policy.

Handout: Policy Experts

REGISTRATION FEE

This educational program is provided to all Minnesota lawmakers and legislative staff at no cost.

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