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Community Resources

Older Adult Resources

Learn more about programs and resources available for older adults throughout Minnesota:

Alzheimer’s Association

Formed in 1980, the Alzheimer’s Association is the world’s leading voluntary health organization in Alzheimer’s care, support and research. The Minnesota-North Dakota Chapter is a great resource for information and support.

24/7 Helpline: 800-272-3900
alz.org/mnnd

Augustana Care

Augustana Care is a non-profit organization that provides senior housing, health care and community-based services to older generations and others in need—and helps residents live the lives that most inspire them.

612-238-5101
augustanacare.org

Minnesota Board on Aging

The Minnesota Board on Aging (MBA) is the gateway to services for Minnesota seniors and their families.

800-882-6262
www.mnaging.org

Senior LinkAge Line®

Senior LinkAge Line® is a free telephone information-and-assistance service which makes it easy for seniors and their families to find community services.

800-333-2433
Email: senior.linkage@state.mn.us

Care Partner Resources

Learn more about programs and resources available for care partners throughout Minnesota:

Local

Organization Description Contact info
Resources for Enhancing alzheimer’s Caregiver Health (REACH) One on One sessions that aim to improve caregivers confidence on providing care. The sessions also aim to reduce the caregivers stress levels and offer strategies to handle difficult situations more effectively. They can also provide you with other community resources. Address: 2365 North McKnight Road, North St. Paul, MN 55109

Phone number 651-641-8612

Website: www.metroaging.org

Link to online fact sheet http://metroaging.org/wp-content/uploads/2018/05/REACH-Outreach-2018.pdf
Connections: Caregiver Support group A support group for caregivers that also provides activities for those with memory loss during the caregiver meeting time

Meetings take place on the 4th Wednesday of every month @ 3pm

 Address: Cherrywood Pointe of Roseville at Lexington
Community Room
2680 Lexington Ave. N.
Roseville, MN

Email: jbenedi1@fairview.org

Phone Number: (651)-766-2265
Dementia Caregiver Reentry Group Support group for caregivers after their caregiving experience. The aim of the support group is to connect those who are in varying stages of grief to share experiences.

Meetings are the 1st Wednesday of each month at 1pm

 Address: Fairview Community Center
Room 116A
1910 West County Road B
Roseville, MN 55113

Phone Number: 651-604-3520

 

State

Organization Description Contact info
Long Term Care Choices Navigator Interactive tool that can be used to help caregivers create a care plan as well as connect caregivers and older adults to community resources. Website: http://Longtermcarechoices.minnesotahelp.info

Online live chat is available on website
Senior LinkAge Line Statewide call line that provide you with information about community resources in your area. They also have the ability to answer questions and aid in decision making in the following areas Medicare, prescription drug expense assistance, insurances, medical assistance and medicare options and long term care planning options Website: http://mnaging.org/advisor/SLL

Phone Number: 1-800-333-2433

National

Organization Description Contact info
Eldercare locator Connects you to resources for caregivers or older adults to community resources in zip code/city of your choosing. Resources categories include food and nutrition, elder abuse prevention, adult daycare, transportation, housing options and others. Website: http://eldercare.acl.gov/Public/Index.asp

Phone number: 1-800-677-1116
CaregivingLink Fact sheets and videos with the aim to provide support and advice to caregivers. videos/fact sheets available in English, Khmer, Somali, Hmong and Spanish. Website: http://www.caregivinglink.org

Technology Resources

Local

Organization Description Contact info
Metro aging: Technology supported care at home Online graphic that provides information on how and why technology can benefit older adults and caregivers. Website: http://metroaging.org/wp-content/uploads/2014/09/MAAA-TechSupportedCareInfograph.pdf
Metro aging: home and mobile telehealth products Table containing examples of products that are available. Categories include Health monitoring, activity/safety monitoring, communications, and caregiver resources Website: http://metroaging.org/wp-content/uploads/2014/09/TSCaH-workshop-product-grid.pdf

 

State

Organization Description Contact info
Minnesota Help (under assistive technology tab) Information containing information about where to get assistive technology repaired, where to get assistance for technology, information on hearing/vision loss technologies, and mobility technologies Website: https://www.minnesotahelp.info/specialtopics/seniors

 

National

Organization Description Contact info
Staying Connected: technology options for older adults PDF containing basic instructional info about texting, Facebook and other common social media sites. Also contains information regarding etiquette and online safety information Website: https://www.n4a.org/files/TechnologyOptions.pdf
The 2018 Guide to Best Technology Resources and Tools for Seniors Online resource that discusses common obstacles that older adults may encounter. Also discusses different technologies that may aid older adults. Categories include socialization, caregiving at home, tools for healthy living, future of aging and  mobile apps. (started in Bay area so a few resources are more directed toward that area) Website: https://www.ioaging.org/the-2018-guide-to-best-technology-resources-and-tools-for-seniors

Phone number: 415-750-4111

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