Friday, September 17th

11:45 a.m. to 1:00 p.m.

Residence Inn by Marriott

3400 Edinborough Way, Edina

The Age Wave…

What is this? How will is effect me, my family, my community, my business?

For many years, The Long-Term Care Imperative has worked to educate legislators, the media and the public about critical issues impacting Minnesota seniors and the need to prepare for the aging of the Baby Boom generation. Currently, Minnesota is at a critical point in determining its future, as the number of Minnesotans age 85 and older will increase by more than 100 percent by 2035. What is its impact on Minnesota businesses and their employees and how businesses, individuals and providers can work together to create and implement a vision for the future.

 

Join us to hear from people on the topic…

 

Patti Cullen, CAE, President /CEO, Care Providers of Minnesota - Patti started with Care Providers of Minnesota in 1986 as a Public Affairs Specialist and has held a variety of positions over the years with the Association, most recently being promoted from Vice President to President/CEO in June 2007.  Patti is a certified association executive, having achieved that certification in 2006. As President/CEO, Patti serves on the CARE-PAC Board of Trustees, Service Corporation Board of Directors and Foundation Board of Trustees.  She is also a member of the Affiliated State Health Care Association Executives, Minnesota Society for Association Executives, and other volunteer boards.

 

 Kari Thurlow, Vice President of Advocacy, Aging Services of Minnesota - Kari is Vice President of Advocacy for Aging Services of Minnesota, the largest association of older adult services providers in Minnesota. She has over ten years of experience in government affairs.  Prior to joining Care Providers of Minnesota, Ms. Cullen worked as a provider of long-term care services in a variety of positions and has lobbied on a variety of issues, including land use, environmental, taxes, bonding, and agriculture issues.    

 

The Long-Term Care Imperative is a collaborative effort between Care Providers of Minnesota and Aging Services of Minnesota, the state’s two long-term care provider associations. Our goal is to advance a shared vision and future for older adult housing, health care and supportive services.

 

Today our membership encompasses more than 1,000 member organizations including 700+ provider member sites. Together, we work with more than 50,000 caregivers throughout the state and serve more than 100,000 seniors each year in settings across the continuum from their home to congregate housing to assisted living to care centers.

 

Please rsvp to the chamber office by Wednesday, September 15th

at 952-806-9060 or www.edinachamber.com.