MN Senior Resources

Savvy Senior Sources

Guiding Your Way

Savvy Senior Sources

Guiding you through the resources for Minnesota Seniors, Boomers,
Their Families and Advisers

Through our years of working with seniors we have researched and found these many resources which are available to help you through the journey of aging as well as caregiving for those you love.

We hope you find them helpful and remember to call Prestige Mortgage, LLC, Reverse Mortgages SIDAC to help you look at a Reverse Mortgage for financing your retirement and long term care needs and desires.

Please note: Savvy Senior Sources or Prestige Mortgage LLC, Reverse Mortgages SIDAC are not affiliated with and does not endorse nor qualify any of the resources, providers, services, products, or links provided here. This information is intended for your informational purposes only. You must do your own reference checks and use your own judegement when using these resources.

INDEX

Hearing & Audiology
Home Care, Home Keeper & Companion Services
Home Assessment, Maintenance, Repair, Modifications, & Equipment/Chore Services
Information, Assistance, and Advisory Services
- Consulting, Speaking & Training
- Senior Housing Advisory Services
Legal & Estate Planning

Medical Equipment & Supplies
Monitoring
Mortgages
Moving Services
- De-cluttering and Organizing
- Estate and Moving Sales
- Moving Services
Real Estate Sales
Resources for Assistance
Transportation & Driving Assessment
- Transportation
- Driving Assessment
Travel Assistance

Internet Resources
- Miscellaneous Resources
- Government - State
- Government - Federal
- Home Products
- Assessing Your Home
- Associations
- Caregiver Support
- Radio Resources
- Library Resources

Adult Day Services

Adult Day Services are centers in the community offering structured activities, meals, and socialization. Usually during weekdays, there is flexibility in choosing form one day up to five days. Some offer health and rehabilitative services such as bathing, physical and occupational therapy and nursing services.

Minnesota Adult Day Services Association
www.madsa.org
763-464-2698

Baywood Home Care www.BaywoodHomeCare.com 763-595-0465	Care Management (CM) is by RNs who are experienced in providing and coordinating services that make it possible for our clients to live their highest quality of life, wherever they choose to live. Service is personalized to individual needs but can include advocating for the client’s best interest, managing and setting up medications, offering consultations on disease management or long term care options, coordinating Medicare services, home safety assessments & more. Available at no-charge for our clients on a regular schedule of home care services or at an hourly rate and provided on personalized schedules for others.
Elder Care Consultants www.eldercareconsultantspsc.com 612-805-5672	ElderCare Consultants has successfully helped hundreds of clients and families navigate through complex medical and social service systems. We specialize in care management for individuals with dementia, mental health or medical issues. Our multi-disciplinary team consists of Licensed Psychologists, Licensed Social Workers, and Registered Nurses. Together, we provide comprehensive geriatric care management and mental health services community-wide. Upon request, our Certified Holistic Nurse can incorporate selective holistic approaches into the customized Care Plan.
EverCare www.evercarehealthplans.com 800-905-3689	Evercare is one of the nation’s largest care coordination programs for people who have long-term or advanced illnesses, are older or have disabilities. In Minnesota Evercare provides two programs to enhance senior’s health and independence; a physician/Nurse practitioner team to make housecalls, or an R.N. Care Manager to help coordinate care and connect seniors to resources. Our programs are for people with Medicare, or both Medicare and Medical Assistance.
Evergreen Health Advocates www.evergreenhealthadvocates.com 612-229-0052
Volunteers of America Minnesota www.voamn.org 612-331-4063	VOA Geriatric Care Managers are reliable experts offering answers and advice to determine when it’s time to move, recommend options for care and living arrangements, provide objective consultation for families in conflict, be “the eyes and ears” for out-of-town family members, provide support and advocacy for older adults who may have no family/friends to assist them, interact with health care and other professionals.

Alzheimer’s Speaks of Senior Lifestyle Trends www.AlzheimersSpeaks.com www.SeniorLifestyleTrends.com 651-777-1437	Alzheimer’s Speaks believes by working together and sharing knowledge we will win the battle against this disease. We invite you to join us. Our Resource Website is for professionals and public alike, to have easy access to a variety of services, tools, concepts and products when dealing with the disease. The Blog assists people in identifying stress triggers for themselves as well as the Alzheimer’s patient, so they can reduce combative behaviors, and create remarkable moments. We also provide presentations; do training, and consulting regarding Alzheimer’s disease.
Catholic Charities www.ccspm.org 651-215-2246	The Catholic Charities Caregiver Support Program provides support to caregivers who provide everyday care to an elder. To be eligible for services, the care receiver must be frail, at least 60, and reside in Hennepin, Ramsey, Carver, or Scott counties. Through counseling and education caregivers are assisted in making decisions and solving problems related to their caregiving roles. Trained volunteers provide respite care. Program costs are based on a sliding fee scale but no person is denied services.
Family Means www.familymeans.org 651-439-4840	Family Means improves the well-being of people at all stages of life through an array of programs: Caregiver Support provides education, counseling, information/ referral, support groups and volunteer in-home respite to family caregivers of children and adults, including elders with disabilities, frailties or chronic illnesses. Mental Health Counseling helps with issues such as transition, loss, and changing roles. Consumer Credit Counseling Service provides budget counseling and debt repayment – an important service to those unexpectedly thrust into the role of money manager.
National Caregiving Foundation 1-800-930-1357	Offers a Caregiver’s Support Kit®at no charge. The focus is on Alzheimer’s disease; however, much of the information is useful in caring for those with other conditions requiring care and attention.
Senior Caregiver Network www.anokacounty.us/caregivers 7630422-6960	The Senior Caregiver Network is a partnership between Anoka County and The Community Parish Nurse Program of Mercy & Unity Hospitals. The Senior Care Network streamlines community access to: in-home respite support, community education, caregiver support groups, caregiver coaching and education, caregiver grief groups, information and resources, health and spiritual connection and our group respite program entitled “The Gathering.”

Katherine Stienessen, CPA www.kstienessen.com www.BBFG.com 952-881-4533
Lenander Financial Services, LLC 651-435-3997
Liu and Associates www.liuandassociates.net 612-986-4548 or 1-800-586-9484
Newman Long Term Care www.NewmanLTC.com 952-888-3777 or 1-800-625-9267	Whether you have already done some research on Long Term Care Insurance (LTCI), or are brand new to the subject, Newman Long Term Care is here to help. We have over 20 years of experience in educating consumers on LTC Insurance. We will help you find the best fit based on health, cost and quality concerns. We are committed to doing what is best for the client. Since 1990 when we began focusing exclusively on LTCI we have grown to become one of the largest Long Term Care Insurance agencies in the US. If you're looking for LTC Insurance expertise, our motto says it all: “Long Term Care Insurance Is All We Do!”®
Safe Harbor Retirement Solutions 763-441-5131	Safe Harbor Financial Solutions is a unique kind of planning firm. We emphasize Safety, Simplicity, and Reasonable Opportunity for Returns. Our clients want security, financial growth and reliable income while knowing that we do not expose their hard-earned money to the daily volatility of publicly traded stocks. We focus on comprehensive, custom-designed financial advice specifically tailored to meet the needs of our clients. Let us be your resource for Retirement Planning, Estate Planning, Investments and Insurance. It is different here at Safe Harbor! Call us today. Advisory Services and Securities offered through ProEquities, Inc. a Registered Investment Advisor and Broker-Dealer, Member FINRA & SIPC. Safe Harbor Retirement Solutions is independent of ProEquities, Inc. All investments involve risk, including the possible loss of principal.

Fare for All www.FareForAll.org 763-450-3860; 1-800-582-4291	Fare for All is a cooperative food buying program that buys food in bulk and passes the savings on to participants. Open to everyone , there is no pre-payments or pre-registration. You can purchase groceries with savings up to 50%.
Meals on Wheels 1-800-333-2433	Noon meals delivered to home-bound people. Call for local information.
Store To Door www.StoreToDoor.org 651-642-1892	Store to Door is a nonprofit grocery shopping and delivery service for homebound elderly and disabled people who are unable to shop by themselves. We shop at Cub Foods and deliver directly to the kitchen. With the help of a dedicated staff and over 350 volunteers, we are able to offer our clients access to healthy and nutritious food as well as household products, prescriptions, and even a little friendship.

Governor Tim Pawlenty Office of the Governor 651-296-3391 1-800-657-3717 email: tim.pawlenty@state.mn.us
Office of Minnesota Attorney General Lori Swanson www.ag.state.mn.us 651-296-3353; 1-800-657-3787 TTY: 651-297-7206; TTY: 1-800-366-4812
Minnesota Department of Commerce (for banking and securities) 651-296-4026
Minnesota State Legislature www.leg.state.mn.us
Minnesota Better Business Bureau 651-699-1111 or 1-800-955-5100
Do-Not-Call List Registration www.donotcall.gov 1-888-382-1222 (TTY 1-866-290-4236)
Free Credit Reports www.annualcreditreport.com/cra/index.jsp 1-877-322-8228 Information on credit reports from the Federal Trade Commission www.ftc.gov/credit
Charities Review Council 651-224-7030 or 1-800-733-4483
National Committee for the Prevention of Elder Abuse www.preventelderabuse.org 202-682-4140
Self-Help for Hard of Hearing People, Inc. www.shhh.org 301-657-2248
Property Tax Deferral www.taxes.state.mn.us	Defers property taxes for homeowners 65 and over who have owned their home for 15+ years
Property Tax Reduction for the Blind 651-642-0856	Visually impaired and physicall challenged may have homestead taxes at a lower rate
Rebuilding Together www.rebuildingtogether.org 1-800-4-Rehab-9	Assistance for home repair/modifications
Energy Assistance Low-Income Home Energy Assistance Program (liheap) Clearing House www.liheap.ncat.org/profiles/energyhelp.htm www.state.mn.us 1-800-657-3805	Various programs providing funds for emergency crisis assistance for people who may otherwise be without heat. May make referrals for furnace repairs, replacement and weatherization services.
Telephone Assistance Plan (TAP) Call your local phone company	Qualified seniors receive a discount on their monthly telephone bill.
Benefits Checkup/A service of the National Council on the Aging www.benefitscheckup.org	Helps connect to government programs for prescription drugs, healthcare, utilities, and other needs.
Minnesota Housing Finance Agency www.mhfa.state.mn.us 612-296-7608 or 1-800-657-3769	Provides funding for a variety of housing needs.
Disabled American Veterans www.dav.org www.davmn.org 651-291-1212
Veterans Linkage Line www.Minnesotaveteran.org 1-888-546-5838

Anoka County Traveler 763-422-7075	Offers transportation services for Anoka, Blaine, and Coon Rapids.
DARTS www.darts1.org 651-455-1339	DARTS provides door-through-door rides for Dakota County seniors, adults with disabilities, and other residents using professional, courteous, and trained drivers in specially equipped vehicles within the Dakota County service area.
H.S.I. www.hsicares.org 651-275-4300	Offers transportation services for Washington County.
Lionmoile 651-653-3122	White Bear Lake shared-ride public transportation system for trips of any purpose.
Little Brothers Friends of the Elderly www.littlebrothersmn.org 612-721-6215	LBFE offers transportation to appointments, grocery store, and errands with a salaried driver and their van and wheelchair-accessible bus. LBFE staff and volunteers help take elders on errands and to appointments. Additionally, on-call volunteers help with transportation to social events and gatherings.
Luthern Social Services www.lssmn.org/olderadult 1-888-24-0012	Lutheran Social Services offers transportation to medical appointments and other errands to homebound older adults.
Metro Mobility www.metrocouncil.org 651-602-1111	Transportation services for Mineapolis and St. Paul and surrounding suburbs.
Scott County Transit 952-496-8341	Transportation services for Scott County.
Volunteers of America www.voamn.org 612- 32-9544	The VOA ElderRide program helps seniors age 60 and older in the City of Minneapolis remain independent and active by providing transportation to medical appointments, grocery shopping, senior dinging, senior center activities, recreation and other destinations within the Minneapolis city limits.