DOMAIN 3: OPTIMIZING HEALTH AND LONGEVITY 

Excellent healthcare should be the norm for Minnesotans throughout their lives. To help make that happen, healthcare providers will be well trained individuals who understand how to best serve the needs of all.

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Please note this language is draft. Strategies and objectives may change. We are looking for your ideas on what could be done to achieve these objectives. We've listed some sample tactics to get you started. Please share your ideas in one area or all! 
STRATEGY A: INTEGRATED CARE: HEALTH, SERVICES AND SOCIAL SUPPORTS

The health and wellness of older adults must be addressed holistically through coordinated partnerships across organizations.

Objective 1: What is a specific idea that could help us achieve integrated and coordinated care?

Sample Idea: Develop integrated care and team approach across all populations, groups, and communities.
Objective 2: What is a specific idea that could help us achieve education and awareness?

Sample Idea: Design and promote a public awareness campaign showcasing available services and supports.

Objective 3: What is a specific idea that could help us achieve health insurance access and navigation?

Sample Idea: Provide information and education on Medicare Advantage Plans.

Objective 4: What is a specific idea that could help us achieve strong Long-Term Services and Supports systems?

Sample Idea: Expand Home and Community-Based Services in rural communities.

STRATEGY B: SUPPORT FOR FAMILY, FRIEND AND NEIGHBOR CAREGIVING

A big part of our healthcare system is the love and care provided by family members, friends and neighbors. 

Objective 1: What is a specific idea that could help us achieve support for caregivers financial and well-being?

Sample Idea: Scale up culturally responsive community outreach for caregivers across the state using Community Health Workers (CHW).
Objective 2: What is a specific idea that could help us achieve caregiver training and education?

Sample Idea: Increase the number of culturally relevant educational materials so caregivers of all cultural backgrounds have access to information and education.
STRATEGY C: AGE-FRIENDLY HEALTHCARE ACCESS

As Minnesotans, we should be able to easily access robust healthcare throughout our lives.

Objective 1: What is a specific idea that could help us achieve providers trained in age-friendly practices?

Sample Idea: Grow the number of providers certified as Age-Friendly Health Systems
Objective 2: What is a specific idea that could help us achieve awareness of services, benefits, and programs?
Objective 3: What is a specific idea that could help us achieve Alzheimer's Disease research, data collection, and care?

Sample Idea: Improve overall quality, collection, and accessibility of the state's dementia-related data.
STRATEGY D: WELL-TRAINED AND WELL-COMPENSATED DIRECT CARE WORKFORCE

Health care workers deserve respect.  We show respect by providing adequate training and fair compensation. 

Objective 1: What is a specific idea that could help us attract and retain direct care workers?

Sample Idea: Enhance portability/transferability of training, skills, certifications.
Objective 2: What is a specific idea that could help us achieve ongoing training and career growth opportunities?

Sample Idea: Increase job satisfaction by ensuring workers have access to effective supervision.
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