MN Community Resources for Older Adults

Elderberry Institute: Living at Home/Block Nurse Program homepage
http://www.elderberry.org/
For over 20 years, the Living at Home/Block Nurse Program has helped elderly people live healthy and safe lives in their own homes. The community owned, nonprofit organization has been giving community elders the in-home health care and social support they need to remain as independent as possible and in their own homes. The website gives very thorough information regarding the programs offered. Each neighborhood program and contact information is available by clicking on the "Local Programs" link from the homepage given above. The Block Nurse Program seems to be a combination of nurses and people from the community that volunteer to help seniors in their neighborhoods. Each program is geared towards the needs of the specific neighborhood, so they don't all offer the same services

Minnesota Department of Human Resources - Aging
http://www.dhs.state.mn.us/main/groups/aging/documents/pub/dhs_Aging.hcsp
The MN Dept of Human Resources Aging website provides links and contact information to a number of programs on topics such as adult protection, insurance coverage, health promotion, nursing homes, and much, much more!

Minnesota Department of Human Services - Health Care
http://www.dhs.state.mn.us/main/groups/healthcare/documents/pub/dhs_Health_Care.hcsp
The Minnesota Department of Human Services website provided above provides various links to a multitude of programs regarding Medical Assistance, Minnesota Care, nursing homes, home and community services, and more.

Minnesota Association of Area Agencies on Aging
http://www.minnesota-aaa.org/aaas.htm
The M4A is funded by the Minnesota Board on Aging (MBA). Its goal is to link people to information; assist community groups and service providers with planning, coordination and development; and improve the quality of life for seniors and their families through local and regional initiatives

Minnesota Board on Aging
http://www.mnaging.org/index.html
The Minnesota Board on Aging serves as a gateway to services for seniors and their families through the multiple agencies it supports. They help with housing options, home care options, transportation services, nutritional services, and provide information regarding issues such as health insurance and prescription drug plans. They can also provide legal assistance.

Jewish Family Service of St. Paul - Senior Services
http://jfs.nonprofitoffice.com/index.asp?Type=B_LIST&SEC={7600F3FA-ACDB-45B2-B856-A53F3FDA0A7D
The Senior Services program aims to keep seniors independent and in their own homes for as long as possible by offering services such as assessments, referrals, meals, housework, volunteers, and professional case managers.

Matrix AdvoCare Network
http://www.matrixadvocare.com
Matrix is a private sector network maintained completely by nurses. They offer case management to their clients through comprehensive assessments and care plans. Their services also include help in developing advanced directives, obtaining home care supplies, and finding physicians and nursing home placement, amongst other services listed on their website.

Eldercare Partners
http://www.eldercarepartners.org
Eldercare Partners is a nonprofit organization that works closely with other nonprofit organizations in the Twin Cities area. They serve older adults and their families by providing caregiver resources and geriatric care management services. This website: http://www.eldercarepartners.org/resources.htm, is a link to the other nonprofit organizations that work with Eldercare Partners. Phone numbers and other information about the programs offered by these organizations are available at this site.

Amherst H. Wilder Foundation
http://www.wilder.org/programs/OlderAdults/index.html
This is a nonprofit organization that collaborates with Eldercare Partners. The Wilder Foundation offers adult day health programs, senior meals, household maintenance programs, a dental program and many more programs offering support to older adults.

Dakota Area Resources and Transportation for Seniors (DARTS)
http://www.darts1.org
DARTS is a nonprofit organization that works with Eldercare Partners. Aside from transportation services for seniors, DARTS provides homemaking services - indoors and outdoors, caregiver support groups and education programs, and respite care.

Human Services, Inc.
http://www.hsicares.org/programs/eldercare/eldercare.htm
Human Services, Inc. is a nonprofit organization that collaborates with Eldercare Partners. They offer services such as adult day programs, community support services, housing services, transportation, Meals on Wheels, and Congregate Dining at four locations in Washington County.

Senior Community Services
http://www.seniorcommunity.org
Senior Community Services is also affiliated with Eldercare Partners. They offer programs under two categories: "Supporting Frail Elders and their Families" and "Supporting Positive Aging." Programs offered include the HOME program, counseling, case management, and an outreach program. More in-depth information and contact information is offered for each specific program by clicking on "programs" on the above website.

Volunteers of America - Minnesota
http://www.voamn.org/
Volunteers of America works in collaboration with Eldercare Partners. They have a wide variety of programs for people of all ages - including programs geared towards seniors. Programs for seniors include Caregiver Services, Senior Nutrition, and Senior Support Services.

Catholic Charities of St. Paul and Minneapolis Aging Services
http://www.ccspm.org/
The Catholic Charities of Saint Paul and Minneapolis Aging Services offers bcase management programs to seniors in Ramsey and Hennepin counties. Respite care services are provided in Ramsey, Hennepin, Scott, LeSueur and Carver counties.

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