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Welcome to the Minneapolis Area Senior Workers Association (MASWA)
Our Mission: To develop a multidisciplinary community of professionals working in the field of aging who are educated, supported, and interconnected so they may improve services and advocate for older adults.
Minneapolis Area Senior Workers Association (MASWA) is a community organization of those working to assist the elderly in maintaining health and independence. We are dedicated to improving the quality of life for all seniors.
MASWA offers many benefits to its members:
- Monthly meetings
- Networking opportunities at monthly meetings
- Continuing education credits - free classes with CEU's offered at meetings.
- Public policy and legislative Issues - Latest information on issues relating to the elderly, their care and financial reimbursements.
- Fall Aging Conference
- Spring Luncheon
Membership is open to healthcare workers, homemaker and companion care, transportation, real estate agents, legal assistance, financial planning and other services that relate to seniors and their caregivers.
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MASWA News & Notes
From the Minnesota Department of Health – Assisted Living Licensure Rule Comment Period Now Open
The Minnesota Department of Health has opened the official public comment period for new rules that will help establish an assisted living license for senior care facilities in Minnesota. The authority for these rules comes from groundbreaking reform legislation passed by the Minnesota Legislature and signed into law by Governor Tim Walz in 2019 to…
From the Minnesota Department of Health – State Resumes Emergency Background Studies
The Minnesota Department of Human Services will be returning to emergency background studies and temporarily modifying certain statutory requirements. This is being done to assist health and human service providers rapidly respond to changing workforce needs related to the COVID-19 pandemic. State Resumes Emergency Background Studies
Minnesota Leadership Council on Aging Annual Summit December 9th-11th
The Minnesota Leadership Council on Aging will be hosting a Virtual Summit Series 9am-11a daily December 9th, 10th, and 11th. The focus this year will be on Improving Health Equity for Minnesota’s Older Adults. Learn more and register at the link below. http://www.mnlcoa.org/2020-virtual-summit