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A+ HOME CARE, INC
8932 Old Cedar Ave., Bloomington
952-854-7760 or 1-800-603-7760
www.aplushomecare.org
We bring professional, personal support and specialized health care to individuals, while encouraging the freedom to maintain an independent life style. Under the direction of a physician, our team of nurses coordinate, oversee, and implement the care plan.

A LITTLE HELP, INC.
952-887-5043
www.alittlehelpinc.com
A Little Help provides in-home, professional, confidential personal everyday, money management and household management services for seniors in the Twin Cities.

ALLINA HOME OXYGEN & MEDICAL EQUIPMENT
1055 Westgate Drive, Ste.140, St. Paul - Showroom
651-628-4800 or 1-800-737-4473
www.allinahome.com
This full service provider carries a wide array of medical equipment, including oxygen and respiratory equipment, rehabilitation and mobility equipment, specialty beds as well as other equipment and supplies to support home care.

ANGEL HELPERS
651-357-4460
www.angelhelpersmn.com
In-home non-medical care by carefully screened, insured, bonded and trained caregivers, serving the northwestern metro, with expansion to the entire Twin Cities Minnesota area. Services include: day, night or 24-hour care, help with shopping, medication reminders, local transportation, meals, laundry, light cleaning, fall prevention education, pet walking and more. No long-term contracts and free, no obligation assessment provided.

ANOKA COUNTY SENIOR CAREGIVER NETWORK
763-422-6960
www.co.anoka.mn.us/v1_seniors/caregivers/senior-caregiver-network.asp
The Anoka County Senior Caregiver Network is a network of services for caregivers, family members, and those for whom they care. Services include:

in-home respite, out-of-home group respite, needs assessment, educational forums about caregiving issues and caregiver support groups.

ANOKA COUNTY SENIOR SERVICES
763-783-4707 – information on
non-government programs
763-422-7070 – information on
county-based services
www.accap.org
Information and referral services for older adults and their families in Anoka County, including Chores & More program, Senior Companion program, Senior Outreach and Senior Information Line: 763-783-4707

ASSISTED LIVING STORE
7687 Hyde Ave. S., Cottage Grove
651-769-1574
1-888-388-5862 Toll Free
www.assistedlivingstore.com
The Assisted Living Store is an on-line resource and catalog company that offers independent living products and adaptive equipment to the older adult market. The products offered make great gift ideas for seniors and a wide array of products are available for caregivers. 

AT HOME SOLUTIONS
952-292-5801
www.athomesolutionsllc.com
Provides Home Management and caregiver assistance from 2-24 hours. Fall risk assessments decrease the rate of falls and pre-screened service companies can assist with repairs and improvements. We assist with non-medical companionship and transportation services for seniors.

CARE EMERITUS
612-872-4149
Care Emeritus is a concierge service to meet the unique needs of each client. They include: medical appointments, light housekeeping, meal preparation and grocery and personal shopping. Care Emeritus also provides advocacy and continuity of care.

CARELINK USA
952-854-2844
www.carelinkusa.com
Developed by Care Providers of Minnesota, Carelink is a non-profit trade association for providers of long-term health care. The web site is a tool for health care professionals and consumers who seek nursing homes and assisted living communities in Minnesota.

COMMUNITY ACTION PARTNERSHIP OF SUBURBAN HENNEPIN (CAPSH)
33 10th Avenue South, Suite 150, Hopkins
952-933-9639
 www.capsh.org/
CAPSH is a community action agency working in all of suburban Hennepin County to improve the lives of low-income people. They offer services to individuals through outreach, energy assistance programs, homeownership services, employment counseling, and financial counseling.

DON’T BORROW TROUBLE HELP LINE
612-312-2020 or toll free 866-462-6466
www.dontborrowtroublemn.org
This confidential help line offers families and individuals in the 7-county metro area a safe place to call if they have questions about consolidating debt, a home loan or are at risk of foreclosure. Don’t Borrow Trouble connects callers to a network of nonprofit and community organizations that can offer free advice and help create a confidential action plan for the caller.

DUCKS IN A ROW
612-240-5792 – Nancy
If you are overwhelmed by clutter, we can help you and your family make order out of chaos.

ELDERBERRY INSTITUTE
Living at Home/Block Nurse Program
475 N. Cleveland Avenue, Ste 322, St. Paul
651-649-0315
www.elderberry.org
A Living at Home/Block Nurse Program provides or arranges whatever support an elder neighbor needs to continue living at home as long as possible. Including items such as health screening and medication management, home repair/services, transportation, socialization, respite support and much more.

ELDERCARE PARTNERS
1645 Marthaler Lane
West St. Paul
651-234-2262
www.eldercarepartners.org
If you or a loved one needs some services at home but you don’t know where to turn…or if you’re challenged by caring for a loved one…let Eldercare Partners be your guide. We offer geriatric assessments, service recommendations and coordination, caregiver coaching and counseling.

ELDERCARE RIGHTS ALLIANCE
2626 East 82nd Street
Suite 230,Bloomington
952-854-7304
www.eldercarerights.org
Advocacy & education since 1972. The Alliance promotes quality care by providing education on care options, problem-solving, and the rights of those receiving care. Plus offering assistance to elders, people with disabilities, and concerned family/friends in the metro area.

FAIRVIEW HEALTH SERVICES AND EBENEZER
612-874-3460
www.fairviewebenezer.org
For generations, Ebenezer has focused its many services, senior housing and health care facilities on fulfilling one mission—to help older adults and others make their lives more independent, healthful, meaningful and secure.

FAMILY MEANS
1875 Northwestern Ave, Stillwater
651-439-4840
www.familymeans.org
Respite care, caregiver support groups, education programs and volunteer opportunities for caregivers and their families.

GENTLE TRANSITIONS
7346 Ohms Lane,
Edina, MN
952-944-1028
651-224-0335
www.gentletransitions.com
Overwhelmed with a move? WE’D LOVE TO HELP! Experts at the art of moving seniors since 1990. Services include pre-move planning, packing, sorting, unpacking, settling new home and coordinating all the details that comfortably get you from here to there and make your new residence “home.” Compassionate * Competent * Experienced * Insured * Bonded

HOME INSTEAD SENIOR CARE
Burnsville 952-882-9300
Coon Rapids 763-792-0041
Edina 952-929-5695
Golden Valley 763-544-5988
St. Paul 651-747-8722
Stillwater 651-351-7918
West St. Paul 651-747-8720
www.homeinstead.com
Home Instead Senior Care is a provider of comprehensive, non-medical companionship and non-medical home care services for the elderly Services are designed for practically any living arrangement where an elderly individual can manage their personal care, but needs companionship, human interaction and help with day-to-day activities.

HOMEWATCH HOME CARE
Golden Valley, MN
763-546-8899 or 651-699-5070
www.homewatchmn.com
Homewatch Home Care offers assisted living services for people in their own homes. Scheduling from three hours to 24 hours, and from two days a week to seven days a week.

HOUSINGLINK
600 18th Avenue North
Minneapolis, MN 55411
612-522-2500
www.housinglink.org
Organization helps to locate affordable rental housing in Minneapolis and St. Paul and the surrounding metropolitan area. The website provides directories for project-based and public housing residences, housing voucher properties, and transitional housing programs.

L’CHAIM SENIOR SERVICES
(formerly Older Adult Services)
Jewish Family and Children's Service of Minneapolis
13100 Wayzata Blvd, Suite 400
Minnetonka, MN 55305
952-546-0616
www.jfcsmpls.org
Dedicated to providing assistance and support to seniors encountering the challenges of aging and independent living. Serving the Jewish and general community.

METRO MOBILITY
651-602-1111
www.metrocouncil.org
Metro Mobility is the door-through-door public transportation system for persons with disabilities in Minneapolis, St. Paul and many adjoining suburbs (H.S.I. in Wash. Co, DARTS in Dakota Co and Anoka County Traveler in Anoka Co.)

THE METROPOLITAN AREA AGENCY ON AGING
540 Cedar Street, St. Paul
651-431-2500 or 800- 627-3529
www.mnaging.org
The Metropolitan Area Agency on Aging is an agency designated and 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.

METROPOLITAN CENTER FOR INDEPENDENT LIVING
1600 University Ave W., #16
St. Paul
651-646-8342
www.mcil-mn.org
Metropolitan Center for Independent Living offers a wide variety of services that are essential to efforts of people with disabilities to live independently, including Information and Referral, Independent Living Skills Training, Peer Counseling, Advocacy, and more.

MINNESOTA ADULT DAY SERVICES ASSOCIATION
763-464-2698 or 1-877-6M-ADSA
www.madsa.org
MADSA supports adult day programs that help keep people in their communities without social isolation while providing necessary support to their caregivers. Call or visit web site for information on Adult Day Care or to locate a
center near you.

MINNESOTA CONTINENCE ASSOCIATES
516 Delaware St. SE, Clinic 1C, Minneapolis
612-626-3444 (clinic appointments only)
612-624-5637 (NH/ALF appointments and other information)
www.nursing.umn.edu/ContinenceClinic
Comprehensive assessments for adults with bladder problems. Experienced nurse practitioners tailor conservative treatments to meet individual needs. Assessments are done at the clinic, the nursing home, or assisted living facility.

MINNESOTA DEPARTMENT OF HUMAN SERVICES: AGING AND ADULT SERVICES
www.dhs.state.mn.us
651-296-2770
Aging and Adult Services administers state and federal programs that provide protective services, supportive assistance, and alternative housing arrangements for older persons and vulnerable adults.

MINNESOTA FALLS PREVENTION
www.mnfallsprevention.org
Minnesota ranks fourth among states in the number of fall-related deaths and Minnesota’s rate of falls among the elderly is increasing at a faster rate than the rest of the country. This website provides easy, inexpensive ideas to help reduce and prevent falls.

MINNESOTA HEALTH & HOUSING ALLIANCE
2550 University Avenue West Suite #350S
St. Paul, Minnesota 55114-1900
651-645-4545
www.mhha.com
The Minnesota Health & Housing Alliance (MHHA) is a statewide trade association consisting of providers of a complete continuum of services for older adults, including nursing home care, senior housing with supportive services, and community-based services.

MINNESOTA HOUSING FINANCE AGENCY
400 Sibley Street Suite 300, St Paul
651-296-7608
www.mhfa.state.mn.us
Contact the Minnesota Housing Finance Agency for housing loan information.

MINNESOTA HOUSING PARTNERSHIP
1821 University Ave. W.
Suite S-137, St. Paul
651-649-1710 or 800-728-8916
www.mhponline.org
MHP offers a comprehensive package of financial and technical resources to increase the supply of affordable housing and to strengthen nonprofit housing developers. These resources include loans, grants, training, VISTA volunteers, organizational support, and housing development coaching.

MINNESOTA SENIOR FEDERATION
1885 University Avenue
Suite 190, St. Paul, MN
651-645-0261
1-877-645-0261
www.mnseniors.org
MSF act as their own body of peers, leaders and decision makers to influence policy and provide information and services, with an emphasis in the areas of health, housing retirement planning and spiritual care.

OFFICE OF OMBUDSMAN FOR OLDER MINNESOTANS
www.dhs.state.mn.us
651-431-2555 or 800-657-3591
Statewide office that works with others to enhance the quality of care and quality of life of older individuals receiving health care services. Advocate for consumers, mediates disputes, investigates concerns, provides informational and educational programs, and advocates for health care reforms.

ROSE’S DAUGHTERS
612-330-3772
651-373-1323
www.rosesdaughters.com
info@rosesdaughters.com
Rose’s Daughters help seniors move, doing what daughters do        to help parents move: planning, sorting, managing, packing, and  unpacking, and more. On moving day leave for breakfast and return in the afternoon to your new home completely ready, with closets organized, clocks and VCRs set, kitchen settled and pictures hung.

RIDGEVIEW MEDICAL CENTER
500 S. Maple St., Waconia
952-442-2191
www.ridgeviewmedical.org
Ridgeview Medical Center is an independent, regional health care network serving the west metro area. Its network includes the Waconia-based acute care hospital, a multitude of primary and specialty care clinics, emergency services and specialty programs. For more information on Ridgeview Medical Center and its clinics, visit www.ridgeviewmedical.org.

SENIOR CARE CONNECTION
www.seniorcareconnection.com
Senior Care Connections, an online service of the Minnesota Health & Housing Alliance, that is designed to assist consumers and health care professionals in locating nursing homes and senior housing communities throughout the State of Minnesota. Also provided is additional service information about MHHA-member organizations.

SENIOR COMMUNITY SERVICES
10709 Wayzata Blvd.,
Suite 111, Minnetonka, MN
952-541-1019
www.seniorcommunity.org
Senior Outreach provides in-home counseling and case management to frail elderly and their families throughout all of suburban Hennepin County to help older adults remain independent as long as possible. Any Medicare eligible beneficiary in Hennepin County may utilize  this service.

SENIOR HELPERS
1-800-760-6389
www.seniorhelpers.com
Provide professional home care to people wishing to remain independent in their own homes, including those suffering from dementia. Several Twin Cities offices serving the greater metro and out-state locations.

SENIOR HOUSING, INC.
2021 E. Hennepin Ave., Mpls.
612-617-1025
www.seniorhousinginc.org
Senior Housing’s mission is to assist older adults, their families, and the community, by providing resource information regarding appropriate housing options, and to promote services that enhance safety, comfort and well-being.The web site provides a list of local housing options for elders and printed copies of the directory are free for Senior Federation members and can also be found at local libraries.

SENIOR LINKAGE LINE
St. Paul
1-800-333-2433
TDD/TTY: 1-800-627-3529
www.tcaging.org/findinghelp/sll.html
Part of Metropolitan Area on Aging and Minnesota Board on Aging
Provides telephone information and assistance services to connect seniors and caregivers with community services such as transportation, housing, adult day centers, home health care, housework, volunteering, hospice care, caregiver support, food/meal delivery, legal/financial assistance, snow/lawn care, employment, minor home repairs, health insurance counseling, health care ombudsman, and more!

SENIOR MOVES
Roseville, MN
651-646-5785
Sorting, organizing, packing, and unpacking hands-on service provided directly by owner Lorene Roste since 1999. Flexible service options, affordable rates, free in-home visit/estimate; 16 years professional organizing experience.

THE SHOPPING BAG LADY
952-412-2193
Personal shopping and errand service – I go out so you don’t have to! Call for a free consultation.

SOUTH ST. PAUL HOUSING AND REDEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY
651- 554-3270
www.ssphra.org
HRA is a public agency with the responsibility to clear, re-plan, reconstruct and rehabilitate substandard areas of the City of South St. Paul, Minnesota and to provide decent, safe and affordable housing for persons of low and moderate income.

STORE TO DOOR
1821 University Avenue, S109
St. Paul, MN
651-642-1892
www.storetodoor.org
Store To Door is a nonprofit grocery shopping and delivery service for frail elderly and disabled residents of the Twin Cities. We are currently serving more of Hennepin and Ramsey Counties with recent expansion into southern Anoka County. Our focus is on helping those who are physically unable to shop for themselves, but who are still able to live in their own homes or apartments.

TENDER HEART TRANSITIONS
15112 Lac Lavon Drive, Burnsville
952-997-3534
www.tenderhearttransitions.com
As Senior Move Managers, services include dedication to the client and sensitivity to their person, position and possessions. Basic services include in-home consultation, space planning, preparing the home for sale, organizing and coordinating packing, division and allocation of personal possessions and new residence move-in planning and set-up.

TOUCHING HEARTS AT HOME
South Metro – 651-452-7900
West Metro - 952-826-9594 or 763-544-0401
East Metro - 651-452-6825
Offers home helper services including companionship, transportation and escort, meal preparation, medication management and light housekeeping, among others.

VOLUNTEERS OF AMERICA MINNESOTA
5905 Golden Valley Rd,
Suite 110, Minneapolis
763-546-3242
www.voamn.org
Senior support services, senior nutrition services, senior resources, neighborhood site and intergenerational programs.

WILDER SUCCESSFUL AGING PROGRAMS
651-917-1201
www.wilder.org/successfulaging.0.html
Wilder’s Home Health and Supportive Services provide health monitoring, medication assistance, rehabilitation and other health care and supportive services to help St Paul’s older adults remain at home and as independent as possible. Wilder’s Community Services for the Elderly operates several other in-home or community-based services for older adults and their families.

 

 

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