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25 years
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6 million
people empowered across 1,400 communities
NEWS & INSIGHTS
The Robots are Here
Innovative technology is crucial to our future. We're working with our partners and technology providers to create solutions that enable Lutheran social ministry organizations to address the needs of the community.
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Heritage, Vision and Mission: How Lutheran Services in America is Building a Healthier Future
The Lutheran Services in America network has over 150 years of dedicated service in the way of caring for older adults in America. In a guest blog post, Cameron Zargar of Experience Care writes that the most remarkable thing about our network has been our ability to maintain the highest standard of care for older adults with diverse needs despite a challenging environment and workforce shortage.
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The Power of Partnership
We recently worked with our partners to empower older adults in affordable housing to remain living independently in their community. When we bring together our members with expertise and funding from partners, we can make a meaningful difference in the lives of people.
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On the Cutting Edge: Older Adults in 17 Affordable Housing Communities to Receive Greater Access to Telehealth, Cognitive Tools
Continued support from the Consumer Technology Association Foundation is enabling our network to expand access to telehealth, cognitive tools and virtual visits with family and friends for low-income older adults with mobility and physical impairments.
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New Board Member Eric Gurley Adds Unique Experience to our Unique Network
Eric Gurley, the president and CEO of our member Immanuel, has joined the Lutheran Services in America board of directors. Eric has decades of experience in senior housing and healthcare, excelling in strategic planning, implementation and reporting. Welcome, Eric!
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SPECIAL EVENTS 2022 Lutheran Financial Managers Association Conference
The LFMA conference is your opportunity to network with your peers and learn from experts on how to respond effectively to our current environment.
November 9, 2022 - November 11, 2022
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STRENGTH & SERVICE SERIES Bridging the Great Health Divide: The Linkage Between Nutrition Security and Health Equity
Join the USDA's Dr. Sara Bleich as she challenges us to examine nutrition security and how it relates to health equity.
October 7, 2022
2:00 p.m. ET
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LEADINGAGE MEETING & EXPO Member Reception at the 2022 LeadingAge Annual Meeting + Expo
The LeadingAge Annual Meeting + Expo is an important source for the latest technology, products and solutions for senior services leaders. If you are attending the conference, join us for a special Lutheran Services in America member reception at the Hyatt Regency Denver at Colorado Convention Center to continue the discussion advancing your organization’s work to improve the lives of older adults.
October 16, 2022
5:30–7:30 p.m.
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CEO SUMMIT CEO Summit 2023: Future-Ready!
Join us for our premier event at The Wigwam in Litchfield Park, Arizona.
January 22, 2023 - January 25, 2023
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Lived Voices: Aging in Rural America
Meet the faces of Wilton. In their own poignant words, rural older adults and caregivers in this rural North Dakota town share their unique perspectives on individual resilience and community bonds. We’re championing the voices of older adults in rural American communities like Wilton to ensure they can lead independent and vibrant lives.
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Charlotte Haberaecker and Ted Goins Talk Workforce on “LTC Heroes”
Lutheran Services in America president and CEO Charlotte Haberaecker and Ted Goins, president and CEO of our member Lutheran Services Carolinas, joined the LTC Heroes podcast for a live interview that covered the ongoing workforce shortage, Medicaid reimbursement rates and many other issues facing the senior services sector. Despite the challenges, Charlotte and Ted remain optimistic about the future.
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Transforming Congregate Care
Produced by Dr. Antonio Oftelie, Lutheran Services in America board member and executive director of Leadership for a Networked World at Harvard University, the report “Transforming Congregate Care: A White Paper on Promising Policy and Practice Innovation” contributes valuable insights gathered through our Results Innovation Lab. Dr. Oftelie’s report highlights the key role that providers have in the effort to eliminate the child welfare system’s reliance on group placements.
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Alligators and Lutheran Social Ministry
Our member SpiriTrust Lutheran welcomed WallyGator, a 70-pound, 5.5-foot alligator, to its facilities. It reminded Charlotte Haberaecker of the extraordinary efforts Lutheran social ministry organizations make to care for people and ensure they live a full and abundant life.
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Montana Nursing Homes Navigate Staff Shortage & Funding Deficit
“We’re living in a totally different time,” David Trost, president and CEO of our member St. John’s United, told the Montana Television Network. Hear how the combined challenges of limited staff and insufficient Medicaid reimbursements are putting pressure on facilities and what the state must do to address the situation.
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Adam Libby: A Bold Chef Who’s Become a Social Media Phenomenon
With support from his sisters and his community living coordinator at Living Innovations, a service of our member Mosaic, Chef Adam Libby has become the face of confidence for people with disabilities.
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Ukrainian Sanford Health Nurse Reunites with her Family
Olha Finnelly is a nurse at a local Sanford Health clinic whose family lives in Ukraine. Olha’s colleagues raised $3,000 to fund travel expenses for her family to make it out of Ukraine and reunite with her in the United States.
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Shelley Kendrick Recognized in 2022 Women in Business List
Shelley Kendrick, the president and CEO of our member Ecumen, was named by the Minneapolis / St. Paul Business Journal in its 2022 Women in Business list. The list, which celebrates its 25th anniversary this year, recognizes more than 50 female business leaders in the Twin Cities area for their professional achievements and contributions to the community.
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