Resources

Check the list below for some useful resources for you and your family.

Minneapolis & Minnesota Resources

• Giving Voice Chorus
  Chorus for people living with dementia
  
• Metropolitan Area Agency on Aging
  Information about all things aging

• Minneapolis Advisory Committee on Aging
  ​Brings concerns about aging to the City Council and Mayor
• Minnesota Board on Aging
  Gateway to MN services for those 65 & older
• Minnesota Help
  General information about state support resources
• Office of the Minnesota Attorney General
  State legal assistance​
• Vital Aging Network​
  Ideas and resources for older adults

Resources for Caregivers

• Alzheimer’s Association 
  Voluntary health organization focusing on care, support, and research
• Caregiver MN
  Help in navigating resources for caregivers
• ​Family Caregiver Alliance
  Supports and sustains families who care for adult loved ones
• Medicare: Caregiver Information
  Overview of medicare for caregivers​
• Benefits Check Up 
  Free online tool connecting older adults with benefits to which they may qualify
• National Council on Aging
  Tools, tips, and research on aging
• National Crime Prevention Council
  Resources for neighborhood safety
• Senior Safety at Home
  Guide about several aspects of safety for older adults, including home security, medical emergencies, and online safety
• Senior Safety for Caregivers
  Tips on senior safety specifically targeted towards caregivers

​Neighborhood organizations

• Marcy Holmes
• Prospect Park
• Southeast Como

Guide to General Helpful Links​

• American Association of Retired Persons (AARP)
  Nonprofit, nonpartisan organization assisting people as they age
• Caring Bridge
  Website to share health journeys privately
• Financial Resources for Seniors
  Everything financial for older people
• Fraud Prevention
  Federal government information about fraud prevention
• GoGo Grandparent 
  Curb-to-curb, non-emergency rides
• Guide to Senior Nutrition
  Nutrition advice to ensure a healthy, active adulthood
• Legal Planning for Alzheimer's and Dementia
  Comprehensive guide for for patients and their families
• Living At Home Network - 
  Information about Minnesota Living at Home/Block Nurse Programs 
• Making the move to Assisted Living 
  Guide to making a move to assisted living
• Medicare 
  Official U.S. Government Site
• Mesothelioma Information​
  Guide for those living with mesothelioma​
• Resources for Aging in Place
  National aging in place resources
• Retirement Business Ideas
  Short list of business ideas for the retired person
• Senior Health Resources
  Health information for older people
• Social Security Administration
  US Government Social Security information
• Service Veterans Service Alliance
  Resources for helping veterans and survivors understand benefits
• Veteran's Aid 
  Information about Aid & Attendance benefits