Libbie K. Chapuran

#LeadingAgeAdvocates. PA Pro. John/JJ/Eddie are my people. One-time Texan. Badger forever. PPL.

[The Long-Term Care Imperative @LTCImperative]

Career-sustaining wages for caregivers matter to Minnesotans, especially our seniors who need care. Will you stand with older adults and their families this session, #mnleg? MN must adequately fund long-term care! https://t.co/gkV6wEVapJ

[Star Tribune Opinion @StribOpinion]

Editorial: More help vital for Minnesota's nursing homes https://t.co/lOJJqS3eqa

[Dana Ferguson @bydanaferguson]

‘It’s a struggle right now’: Nursing homes press Minnesota lawmakers for help https://t.co/cQsx39uksR via @mprnews

[The Long-Term Care Imperative @LTCImperative]

Last week at a senior care roundtable, @NickAFrentz said he believes addressing the senior caregiver shortage is important to Minnesota legislators. #mnleg, our #OneMillionMNSeniors are counting on swift action this session! https://t.co/HmpbWtsfeG

[Libbie K. Chapuran @libbiek]

@aleryrl So cool! Congrats - can’t wait to tune in

[LeadingAge Minnesota @LeadingAgeMN]

"As Minnesota seniors and their caregivers wait for the next session to resume, we are committed to being a strong voice for them." Read more from Blaine's letter to the editor published in the Duluth News Tribune: https://t.co/cS5uoNLC22

#mnleg #leadingageadvocates

[LeadingAge Minnesota @LeadingAgeMN]

Passionate about advocacy? Excited about the legislative process? Want to make a difference through public policy? JOIN OUR TEAM!

We're hiring a Government Affairs & Policy Manager. Apply at https://t.co/KtCllZlrqO

#LeadingChange #ChangingLives #LeadingAgeAdvocates

[LeadingAge Minnesota @LeadingAgeMN]

➡️ "....by immediately investing in base wages this session, we're able to recruit caregivers and increase occupancy in our settings to help with the financial crisis.”

📰READ MORE: https://t.co/EmTeFashYd

#mnleg #leadingageadvocates

[LeadingAge Minnesota @LeadingAgeMN]

We must pay caregivers the wages they deserve to ensure access to care for the #onemillionMNseniors, and we need your support @GovTimWalz and @LtGovFlanagan.

[LeadingAge Minnesota @LeadingAgeMN]

@LTCImperative to @GovTimWalz and @LtGovFlanagan: We cannot address the crisis in aging services without your help and a bipartisan commitment to supporting the care our growing senior population needs. READ OUR PLEA: https://t.co/NqBFlZHd0n #mnleg

[LeadingAge Minnesota @LeadingAgeMN]

WE'RE HIRING! Join our team! We've got two open positions at LeadingAge Minnesota - check them out:

Director of Education: https://t.co/PlG7Ck43ru
Director of Community Engagement: https://t.co/vrucw7aDBL

#Hiring #CareersInAging #LeadingChange #ChangingLives

[The Long-Term Care Imperative @LTCImperative]

❗ Huge news ❗ The MN Senate passed the HHS omnibus bill this afternoon with overwhelming bipartisan support! The 61-5 vote brings Minnesota one step closer to providing better wages for its long-term care workforce. Let’s keep up the momentum! #FaceAging #mnleg

[Libbie K. Chapuran @libbiek]

IMO, #mnleg advocacy day at LeadingAge MN is the best work days of the year. It's an honor to watch our members advocate for seniors and their caregivers. #OneMillionMNSeniors #LeadingAgeAdvocates @e_huppert @_steelematt_ @KariThurlow

[LeadingAge Minnesota @LeadingAgeMN]

Today we share our stories with #mnleg! LeadingAge MN members have lawmakers meeting scheduled throughout the day. Our message to lawmakers: The state has a responsibility to support seniors and their caregivers to ensure access throughout the state! #leadingageadvocates

[The Long-Term Care Imperative @LTCImperative]

SF 3195 had its first hearing in front of the Human Services Reform Finance and Policy committee today!

Thank you, @KarinHousley, for co-authoring this bill to provide desperately needed support for Minnesota’s senior caregivers. #mnleg #FaceAging

[The Long-Term Care Imperative @LTCImperative]

#mnleg is debating how much to spend on their budget priorities. We need YOUR help to show them senior care is important! Sign our petition supporting legislation that addresses the root of the caregiver shortage: https://t.co/mEzDWH1QjC

[Libbie K. Chapuran @libbiek]

My boss and the @LeadingAgeMN board chair said they’d do high kicks if we got to 1000 lawmaker connections today. Welp…. #leadingageadvocates #momentum #institute2022 @KariThurlow

[LeadingAge Minnesota @LeadingAgeMN]

@KariThurlow, President/CEO, kicks off our Day 2 General Session stressing the importance of advocacy! Contact your lawmaker: https://t.co/qk0qRLsMOQ #Momentum #Institute2022

[LeadingAge Minnesota @LeadingAgeMN]

Our workforce crisis requires the immediate attention of policymakers if we have any hope to provide the support our seniors need. Thanks to Nathan Johnson at @PioneerCare for sharing what workforce shortages mean for your community. READ HIS STORY: https://t.co/fXeQrMMnPh #MNLEG

[LeadingAge Minnesota @LeadingAgeMN]

The Long-Term Care Imperative applauds health care strike teams; every step helps. With 23,000 caregiver positions open in long-term care across our state, we need bold solutions to address Minnesota’s shortage of caregivers.

[The Long-Term Care Imperative @LTCImperative]

STUNNING: 23,000 positions in long-term care are open across MN. 🚨🔊

We urge lawmakers to address the crisis in caregiving immediately to help provide emergency staff, respite and higher wages.