TOPICS
Adult Day Services. Services provided during the day to support and care for an adultAlzheimer's and Memory Care. Dementia or Memory Loss
CaregiversFind out if you have itHelp lines and support groupsIn-home respiteLearn to cope with memory lossOut-of-the-home respite
Assistive Technology. Technology and Equipment to be more independentAlterations and RepairsAssessment and TrainingBuying / Finding EquipmentCommunication AidsControl and Signaling AidsDeaf & Hard of Hearing Aids
Caregiver. Caregiver help and supportConsumer Directed Community Supports (CDCS). Consumer in charge of services and supportsDeath and Dying. Resources that deal with death and dyingEnvironment / Conservation. Healthy environment and conserving resourcesAlerting DevicesAll Auditory AidsHearing AidsListening DevicesSpecialized Telecommunications EquipmentTelecommunication Relay Services
General InformationMobility AidsAutomobile / Van AdaptationsBlind Mobility AidsElectric ScootersStanding AidsTransfer DevicesWalking AidsWheelchairs
Other Assistive TechnologyProsthetics / Orthotics / SeatingVisual / Reading AidsEnergy and Water Conservation ImprovementsEnvironmental AdvocacyHazardous Materials InformationPollution Information
Financial Help. Money and payment concernsDebt ManagementEmergenciesEnergy and Water Conservation ImprovementsEnergy, fuel and other UtilitiesFinancial Information LinesFoodHelp Paying for In-Home CareHelp to Pay for Records, Licenses, PermitsHoliday help and special occasion programs offering activities, gifts, and/or foodHome and Asset ProtectionHome Heating - Help to pay for a new or reconditioned heating systemHome Modifications and RampsHomeless Financial Assistance ProgramsMedical - Dental BillsMedical - Eye Care BillsMedical - General Medical Expense AssistanceMedical - Incidental Medical Expense AssistanceMedical - PrescriptionsMortgage - Homebuyer / Home Purchase CounselingMortgage - Premium AssistanceMortgage - Reverse mortgage counseling (home equity)MovingPersonal LoansRentTransportation
Food Assistance and Other Nutrition. Food and staying healthyCommunity and public help with foodCommunity Supported Agriculture (CSA)Food ShelfFood Support (formerly Food Stamps)Meals brought to your homeMeals served in a group setting
Grandparents Raising Grandchildren (Kinship Caregivers). Resources to help raise grandchildrenEducation Resources
College Entrance SupportEarly Childhood EducationHigher Education Awareness / Support ProgramsPublic SchoolsPublic Schools Placement ServicesSchool DistrictsTutoring Services
Health ResourcesChild Health and Disability Prevention ExamsEarly Intervention for Children with Disabilities / Delays
Parenting ResourcesYouth Education / Employment TransitionYouth RecreationHelp finding the right resource. Basic information and referral
MORE TOPICS Information and Referral
Help in Your Home. Help to remain at homeAccessibility InformationAging and Disability Resource CentersCharity InformationComputer - Internet Information ResourcesComputer - Online Databases / CD ROMsInformation and help locating social services in your areaInformation and help on a specific topicInformation ClearinghousesInformation LinesLegislative Reference ServicesPublic Awareness / EducationVoter Registration Offices
Licenses and DocumentsCase Management / VisitingDisaster ResourcesFinancial Programs
Housing. Housing optionsHome / Community Care Financing (Medical Assistance waiver programs)Home Purchase, Construction Financing or RefinancingLong Term Care Insurance CounselingReverse Mortgage Counseling (home equity)
Home Maintenance and RepairsAppliance RepairComplaints - ContractorHandyperson Help (including major cleaning, plumbing / furnace repair, and painting)Major household repair
In Home HelpComplaints - Home Health CareComplaints - NurseHair DressingHelp preparing mealsHomemakerHousekeepingPersonal Care AssistantPersonal Care Choice - self-directedProfessional Home Care (including some health related services)Supportive Living Services for Adults with Disabilities
Medical and Nursing HelpComplaints - Physical TherapistFalls PreventionHelp with MedicationHome Health AideHome Medical Assessment / Communication EquipmentHome Safety EvaluationHospiceIncontinence ProgramsNursing HelpOccupational TherapyPhysical TherapyRespiratory TherapyRespiteSpeech Therapy
Moving HelpShopping HelpYard HelpBuilding Code and Inspection InformationHelp Finding Housing
Legal and Advocacy Services. Legal resourcesComplaints - RealtorHome Purchase, Construction Financing or RefinancingHomebuyer / Home Purchase CounselingHousing Search HelpSupportive Housing Placement / Referral
Independent LivingBoard & Lodge (Provides bedrooms and meals but may provide other services)Cooperatives (Privately owned apartment or townhouse)Senior Housing (Private units in a building with community areas)
Reverse MortgageReverse Mortgage Counseling or Reverse Mortgage LendingReverse Mortgage or General Mortgage Counseling
Subsidized HousingLow Income / Subsidized Rental Housing (Housing for people who have a low income)Low Income / Subsidized Rental Housing (Housing for people who have a low income) with shared dining facilitiesLow Income Home Purchase (Help buying a home)
Supportive HousingAdult Foster Care (Family style home with shared dining, bathrooms, and other spaces)Assisted Living (private apartment style accommodations with service and building options focused on an independent lifestyle)Boarding and Lodging with Special Services and Boarding Care (Residential home or small nursing home with shared areas)Complaints - Health FacilityContinuing Care Retirement Community (AKA Life Care Community has housing and services. Expect an entry fee and a monthly cost.)Customized Living Services (Waiver payment for Housing with Services Establishment or Assisted Living)Health and Residential Facility Evaluation and Comparison InformationHospice Residences (Living facilities for hospice patients)Housing with Services Establishment (apartment, condominium or residential home with supports and health care services)Supervised Living Facility (For adults with a developmental or physical disability, chemical dependency, or mental illness.)Supported Housing for People with Developmental Disabilities (includes ICF-MRs)
Crime Victim Resources / Law Enforcement AssistanceInsurance
Long Term Care Ombudsman. Protect rights and advocate for consumers receiving long-term care services in nursing homes, assisted living and home health care servicesMedical Centers and Services. Hospitals, clinics and other medical servicesComplaints - InsuranceHelp filing insurance claimsHelp with Medical Assistance Claims, Appeals and BillingHelp with Medicare Claims, Appeals and BillingHelp with Medicare Fraud and Abuse
Lawyer's ServicesArbitrationChild Support Assistance / EnforcementDivorce AssistanceElder LawLawyer listingsLawyer servicesLegal educationMediationState Attorneys General
Other Advocacy and ServicesAdvocates for change in governmentAdvocates for group rightsAdvocates for individual rightsAdvocates for legislative changeComplaints - Senior HousingInformation and ReferralLabor and Employment LawPension rights counselingPersonal Health Care AdvocateTax Appeals Filing AssistanceTax FormsTax Preparation AssistanceTaxpayer Advocates
Planning AheadConservatorships / GuardianshipsEstate Planning and TrustsHealth Care Directives (A living will)Home and Asset ProtectionPower of attorneyWills
Your RightsClinics
Medicare and other benefits. Medicare, Medical Assistance and other benefits that pay for health and long-term care servicesCancer ClinicsCommunity ClinicsComplaints - ChiropractorComplaints - Health FacilityDiabetes ClinicsFamily and Community MedicineOutpatient SurgeryPrivate ClinicsPublic ClinicsRadiologyUrgent Care CentersVeterans Outpatient ClinicsWomen's Health Centers
Dental CareEducation and SupportAdult Respite CareAging and Disability Resource CentersCaregiver TrainingCase ManagementDeath and DyingHealth and Residential Facility Evaluation and Comparison InformationHealth Care ReferralsHealth EducationMedical Social WorkOmbudsmanPreventing FallsRespite CareWellness Programs
Home Health CareHospice CareHospitalsMedical EquipmentMedical TransportationOutpatient Hospital ServicesPharmaciesPrevention and ScreeningAlzheimer’s and Other Dementia ScreeningBalance ScreeningBlood Pressure ScreeningComplaints - OptometristEye ScreeningGeneral Physical ExamsImmunizationsPreventing FallsSenior Health AssessmentTest of daily activities
Rehabilitation and Therapy ServicesComplaints - Physical TherapistOccupational TherapyPhysical TherapyRehabilitation Services - All ConditionsRehabilitation Services - CardiacRehabilitation Services - PulmonaryRehabilitation Services - Stroke / head injuryRehabilitation Services - Therapeutic ExerciseSpeech TherapyTravel Training for Older Adults / People with Disabilities
Specific Communicable Disease ControlSpecific Conditions and DiseasesLong-term Care InsuranceMedical Assistance (Medicaid)
Mental Health Services. Mental health resourcesApply for Medical AssistanceHelp with Claims and BillingHome Health Care / Community Care Financial Assistance
MedicareEnrollmentFraud and AbuseHelp with Claims, Appeals and BillingHelp with paying Premiums and CopaysMedicare AdvantageMedicare Savings ProgramsSupplemental Insurance (Medigap)
Other Insurance and CoverageAlternative Coverage ProgramsLong Term Care Insurance CounselingMilitary & Veterans BenefitsMilitary RecordsOther Private InsuranceState / Local Health Insurance ProgramsVeteran Treatment Cards
Pension RightsPrescription Drug Financial HelpAdvice about MedicationsEmergency Prescription HelpPrescription Drug Discount CardsPrescription Drugs for Specific Health Conditions
Retirement BenefitsSocial SecuritySocial SecuritySocial Security Disability Insurance (SSDI)Supplemental Security Income (SSI)Survivor's Benefits
Veterans Insurance, Health and Survivor BenefitsCounseling Services
Nursing Homes. Long term care facilitiesPersonal and In Home Safety. Safety and securityBereavement CounselingCoping with StressFamily CounselingGeriatric CounselingHealth Problem CounselingIndividual CounselingPastoral CounselingVeteran Reintegration Counseling
Crisis ServicesInpatient CareMental Health Information / EducationOutpatient CareScreening ServicesSupport GroupsAdult Protection Reporting and Investigation ServicesCrime PreventionFraud ReportingHome Barrier Evaluation / RemovalHome Safety Education
Prescription drug help. Prescription drug payment and coverage optionsComplaints - PharmacistFalls PreventionHelp with Prescription CostsMail Order Discount PharmaciesMedication DisposalMedication Management AdvicePrescription Drug Discount CardsPrescription Drug Patient Assistance ProgramsSupport to Stay on Medication Treatment Plan
Senior Centers, Community Programs and Recreation. Connect to senior centers, community based programs and recreationAge Peer NetworkingComputer ClassesCultural EnrichmentFalls PreventionFishingHuntingLibrary - PublicLibrary - Recordings for the Blind and DyslexicLibrary - Reference / InformationLibrary - Special CollectionLibrary - SpecializedMultipurpose CentersParks and RecreationPhysical Fitness ProgramSafe Driving TrainingSafety Education ProgramsSenior Centers
Transportation. Transportation servicesVolunteering, Education and Jobs. Connect to resources for volunteering, education and employmentEducation Opportunities
Wellness. Health and wellnessAdult Basic EducationDistance EducationGraduation Requirements ProgramsReturn to Education SupportStudent Financial Aid
Older Worker - EntrepreneurialOlder Worker OpportunitiesApprenticeship TrainingCareer ExplorationCommunity service employment programsComprehensive Job Assistance CentersJob DevelopmentJob Interview TrainingJob RetrainingJob Training OpportunitiesLayoff PreparationOlder Worker OpportunitiesResume Preparation AssistanceTraining and Employment ProgramsVocational Assessment
Volunteer opportunitiesWork Related Expense AssistanceBody Image / Weight Management
Body Image EducationEating Disorders ScreeningEating Disorders TreatmentWeight Loss AssistanceWeight Related Support Groups
General Health EducationBody Image EducationGeneral Health Education ProgramsNutrition EducationPhysical Activity and Fitness Education / PromotionSmoking Education / PreventionWellness Programs
NutritionAssessmentsBreastfeedingCommunity Supported Agriculture (CSA)Eating Disorders ScreeningEating Disorders TreatmentFood / Nutrition-related Public Assistance ProgramsFood Safety WarningsFood Support (formerly Food Stamps)Nutrition EducationWeight Loss Assistance
Physical ActivityGeneral Health Education ProgramsParks and Recreation AreasPhysical Activity and Fitness Education / PromotionPhysical FitnessWalking Programs
Tobacco CessationHELPFUL LINKS
- Long Term Choices NavigatorTo figure out what services will be helpful for you
- Assisted Living FinderTo narrow down your search for assisted living
- MDH Healthcare Facility and Provider DatabaseMinnesota Department of Health registration and license status. Search by name, county, city or type
- License Look-up from MN Department of Human ServicesLists non-clinical state licensed providers such as homemakers and companions
- CaregiversInfo for family and friends who help an older adult
- Medicare.govHow Medicare works and what is covered; compare hospitals, home care agencies and nursing homes
- Before a Move Resources
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NOT SURE WHAT YOU NEED?
- Specialists are also available by phone:
- Senior LinkAge Line®: 800-333-2433
- Disability Hub MN: 866-333-2466
- Veterans Linkage Line™: 888-546-5838