Assists individuals living with a disability to identify goals and work to create a unique plan to achieve those goals. Services include: - Helps transition from facility to the community for individuals living in a nursing home or other group setting who wish to relocate back to their own home or community. Staff assist in exploring options, help obtain programs/services, and find the support needed at home. - Individual advocacy to understand rights, identify rights violations, and have tools to defend those rights. Advocacy topics include Individualized Education Plan (IEP), Social Security (SSI/SSDI) applications, and appeals for denied services - Provides a Chromebook and iPad Loan Program which allows individuals in need to loan a device for up to 60 days. Individuals who do not have internet access can also loan an internet service device. - Support planning to assist individuals with navigating options through Consumer Directed Community Supports (CDCS) plan

Provides state-funded food assistance to legal noncitizens ages 50 or older who do not qualify for the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP, formerly called Food Stamps or Food Support) because of their citizenship status. ?Monthly benefits are loaded on an Electronic Benefit Transfer (EBT) card, which looks and works like a debit card. The card can be used to buy groceries at authorized stores, farmers markets, and online retailers. Learn more about where to shop and what can be bought.? ?The amount of benefits received is based on income, expenses, and number of people in the household.?

Provides room and board for low-income seniors and adults with disabilities with the goal of preventing institutionalization and homelessness. Individuals who do not qualify for home and community-based waiver programs may be able to receive supplemental service funding to provide other services, including but not limited to: - Arranging for appointments, meetings, and medical and social services - Assistance with transportation - Medication reminders

Provides state-funded food assistance to legal noncitizens ages 50 or older who do not qualify for the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP, formerly called Food Stamps or Food Support) because of their citizenship status. Monthly benefits are loaded on an Electronic Benefit Transfer (EBT) card, which looks and works like a debit card. The card can be used to buy groceries at authorized stores, farmers markets, and online retailers. Learn more about where to shop and what can be bought. The amount of benefits received is based on income, expenses, and number of people in the household.

Primarily offers market rate but also has some apartments available as Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) Section 8 residences. Senior apartment complexes are located throughout the state of Minnesota. Senior independent living sites may feature the following amenities: - 24 hour on site staff - Activities - Community and guest room - Elevator and laundry facilities - ER system throughout building - Dogs under twenty pounds and cats welcome - Off street parking - Park within one mile - Requires a security deposit - Secured building - Service coordination - Water and heat included in rent

Provides consultation for families, caregivers, or individuals experiencing unique circumstances, from Alzheimer's, dementia, and complex medical needs.

Club for senior citizens

- Provides referrals to openings, helps in applying for employment, services for job seekers and employers, classes on various aspects of job searches, and resources for special groups. Specific assistance includes resume assistance, interviewing skill development, employment counseling, software classes, and computers with Internet access to help find jobs. Available at Minnesota CareerForce Locations throughout the state. Specific services may vary by location. Some locations have specialized services for youth and young adults (ages 14 - 24) and older adults (age 55 and older). - Networking groups for those looking for work available at some CareerForce Locations. Call or visit website for times and locations.

MHS provides comprehensive psychological assessment for children, adolescents, and adults to improve case conceptualization, solidify a diagnosis, and create personalized treatment recommendations.

Provides state-funded food assistance to legal noncitizens ages 50 or older who do not qualify for the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP, formerly called Food Stamps or Food Support) because of their citizenship status. Monthly benefits are loaded on an Electronic Benefit Transfer (EBT) card, which looks and works like a debit card. The card can be used to buy groceries at authorized stores, farmers markets, and online retailers. Learn more about where to shop and what can be bought.? The amount of benefits received is based on income, expenses, and number of people in the household.?

Provides state-funded food assistance to legal noncitizens ages 50 or older who do not qualify for the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP, formerly called Food Stamps or Food Support) because of their citizenship status. Monthly benefits are loaded on an Electronic Benefit Transfer (EBT) card, which looks and works like a debit card. The card can be used to buy groceries at authorized stores, farmers markets, and online retailers. Learn more about where to shop and what can be bought. The amount of benefits received is based on income, expenses, and number of people in the household.

Provides room and board for low-income seniors and adults with disabilities with the goal of preventing institutionalization and homelessness. Individuals who do not qualify for home and community-based waiver programs may be able to receive supplemental service funding to provide other services, including but not limited to: - Arranging for appointments, meetings, and medical and social services - Assistance with transportation - Medication reminders

Provides a hot, nutritious noon meal to older adults, adults with disabilities, or adults who are terminally ill and with limited mobility who are unable to prepare their own meals. Meals are provided by local caterers and delivered by volunteers. Program Coordinators will meet individually with client to discuss nutrition and other services available to aid them in remaining independent. Volunteer opportunities available to drive for Meals on Wheels.

- Advocacy and outreach on elder services - Congregate meals for dine-in and home delivery of meals - Educational conferences - Elder activities - Elder/Disabled Energy Program (electric and gas service payment assistance) - Information and referrals - Social nutrition

This program offers comprehensive services to support vulnerable older individuals by assisting them in their desire to continue living in the home of their choosing, while benefiting from increased socialization in the community. - Activities - Education - Excercise - Hair care - Health monitoring; medication assistance - Music therapy; creativity and spirituality, painting - Nutritious meals - Optional daily mass - Separate programs available for those suffering with symptoms of dementia - Social services - Socialization - Skilled nursing services - Transportation to and from the center (additional cost) - Whirlpool spa

A comprehensive web-based application that integrates assessment and support planning for people who need long-term services and supports in Minnesota. The assessment takes a person-centered approach to ensure that services meet each individual's strengths, goals, preferences, and assessed needs. The assessment replaces the following assessment tools: - Developmental Disability Screening - Long-term Care Consultation Assessment - Personal Care Assistance Assessment - Home Care Nursing Assessment (to be included in a future enhancement) The assessment determines eligibility for publicly funded programs and services including: - Alternative Care Program - Brain Injury Waiver - Community Alternative Care Waiver - Community Alternatives for Disabled Individuals Waiver - Developmental Disability Waiver - Elderly Waiver - Case management for people with developmental disabilities - Semi-Independent Living Services ? NOTE: Community or in-person screening is required in some situations to determine eligibility for waiver services

Provides state-funded food assistance to legal noncitizens ages 50 or older who do not qualify for the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP, formerly called Food Stamps or Food Support) because of their citizenship status. Monthly benefits are loaded on an Electronic Benefit Transfer (EBT) card, which looks and works like a debit card. The card can be used to buy groceries at authorized stores, farmers markets, and online retailers. Learn more about where to shop and what can be bought. The amount of benefits received is based on income, expenses, and number of people in the household.

Senior apartment complexes. Features vary and may include such services as housekeeping, activities, some meals, emergency response systems, beauty salons, religious services, grocery shopping assistance, libraries, community rooms, fitness centers, on-site parking, and transportation. Locations: - Beacon Hill Terrace, 5300 Beacon Hill Road, Minnetonka, MN 55345, 952-988-8800 - Boutwells Landing, 5600 Norwich Parkway, Oak Park Heights, MN 55082, 651-275-5000 - Cardinal Pointe of Maplewood, 3003 Hazelwood Street, Maplewood, MN 55109, 651-748-9902 - Carondelet Village, 525 Fairview Avenue South, St. Paul, MN 55116, 651-695-5000 - Central Towers, 20 East Exchange Street, St. Paul, MN 55101, 651-215-4600 - Croixdale, 750 Highway 95 North, Bayport, MN 55003, 651-275-4800 - EagleCrest, 2945 Lincoln Drive, Roseville, MN 55113, 651-628-3000 - Echo Ridge, 1033 Gershwin Avenue North, Oakdale, MN 55128, 651-714-5474 - Flagstone, 8350 Commonwealth Drive, Eden Prairie, MN 55344, 952-829-6400 - Folkestone, 100 Promenade Avenue, Wayzata, MN 55391, 952-249-2400 - Founders Ridge, 6600 Auto Club Road, Bloomington, MN 55438, 952-946-2000 - GracePointe Crossing, 135 Fern Street North, Cambridge, MN 55008, 763-689-1474 - Harbor Crossing, 4650 Centerville Road, White Bear Lake, MN 55127, 651-653-3288 - Heartwood, 500 Heartwood Drive, Crosby, MN 56441, 218-545-8500 - Highland Path, 1925 Norkolk Avenue, St. Paul, MN 55116, 651-699-4038 - Johanna Shores, 3220 Lake Joanna Boulevard, Arden Hills, MN, 55112, 651-631-6000 - Lake Minnetonka Shores, 4515 Shoreline Drive, Spring Park, MN 55384, 952-471-4000 - Lexington Landing, 900 Old Lexington Avenue, St. Paul, MN 55116, 651-695-6400 - Maranatha, 5401 69th Avenue North, Brooklyn Center, MN 55429, 763-549-9600 - Marvella, 825 Mount Curve Blvd, St. Paul, MN 55116, 651-344-2000 - McKenna Crossing, 13810 Shepherd's Path, Prior Lake, MN 55379, 952-230-3300 - Mill Pond Gables, 201 Hayden Lake Road East, Champlin, MN 55316, 763-576-8696 - Mill Ridge Terrace, 235 Fern Street North, Cambridge, MN 55008, 763-689-1474 - Mississippi Shores, 1213 Hart Boulevard, Monticello, MN 55362, 763-295-0787 - Norris Square, 8200 Hadley Avenue South, Cottage Grove, MN 55016, 651-769-6600 - Oak Crest, 1639 County Highway 10 NE, Spring Lake Park, MN 55432, 763-783-0150 - Orchard Path, 5400 157th Street West, Apple Valley, MN 55124, 952-595-6600 - Presbyterian Homes of Bloomington, 9889 Penn Avenue South, Bloomington, MN 55431, 952-948-3000 - Ridgeview Terrace, 5100 West 98th Street, Bloomington, MN 55437, 952-948-3000 - Scandia Shore, 418 Highway 96 West, Shoreview, MN 55126, 651-415-9793 - Shorewood Landing, 6000 Chaska Road, Shorewood, MN 55331, 952-401-7444 - St. Andrew's Village, 240 East Avenue, Mahtomedi, MN 55115, 651-762-4100 - Stonecrest, 8725 Promenade Lane, Woodbury, MN 55125, 651-264-3200 - SummerHouse of Bloomington, 9850 Lyndale Avenue South, Bloomington, MN 55420, 952-948-2525 - SummerWood of Chanhassen, 525 Lake Drive, Chanhassen, MN 55317, 952-294-5500 - SummerWood of Plymouth, 16205 36th Avenue North, Plymouth, MN 55446, 763-383-8888 - SummerHouse of Shoreview, 4655 North Victoria Street, Shoreview, MN 55126, 651-765-3900 - The Farmstead, 13733 Quay Street, Andover, MN 55304, 763-712-7000 - The Mayfield, 2850 Market Place Drive, Little Canada, MN 55117, 651-482-1229 - The Wellington, 2235 Rockwood Ave, St. Paul, MN 55116, 651-699-2664 - Timber Hills, 6307 Burnham Circle, Inver Grove Heights, MN 55076, 651-552-2800 - Valley Ridge, 1921 Burnsville Parkway West, Burnsville, MN 55337, 952-882-4000 - Waverly Gardens, 5919 Centerville Road, North Oaks, MN 55127, 651-765-4000 - WestRidge, 11201 Fairfield Road, Minnetonka, MN 55305, 952-512-0547

Apartment living that provides choices for personal care and defined medical services for persons age 62 plus. Space is designed to accommodate those who become disoriented or may wander. Staff works more directly with residents; they and their supervisors are trained to deal with issues related to mild to moderate Alzheimer's disease or other early-stage dementia. Visit website for more information and resources for caregivers.

Works to improve elders' quality of life by providing opportunities to come together to socialize, have fun, and learn. Elder Circle and Adult Day Care offer group gatherings featuring table games, congregate meals, seasonal celebrations, field trips, and workshops on various topics.

- Under both programs Part B premiums are put back into the monthly Social Security check, making participants' monthly income increase. - The QMB program will pay the Medicare co-payments and deductibles. For example, if enrolled in the QMB program, the participant does not have to pay the annual part B deductible, the 20% part B co-payment, or the part A hospital deductible - The participant pays for Medicare services that aren't covered, such as routine physicals and outpatient prescription drugs.

Provides state-funded food assistance to legal noncitizens ages 50 or older who do not qualify for the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP, formerly called Food Stamps or Food Support) because of their citizenship status. Monthly benefits are loaded on an Electronic Benefit Transfer (EBT) card, which looks and works like a debit card. The card can be used to buy groceries at authorized stores, farmers markets, and online retailers. Learn more about where to shop and what can be bought. The amount of benefits received is based on income, expenses, and number of people in the household.

Facilities providing skilled nursing and rehabilitation, some with specialized Alzheimer's care and assisted living facilities, located throughout the metro area: - Boutwell Landing, 5600 Norwich Parkway, Oak Park Heights, MN 55082, 651-275-5000 - Carondelet Village, 525 Fairview Avenue South, St. Paul, MN 55116, 651-695-5000 - Flagstone, 8350 Commonwealth Drive, Eden Prairie, MN 55344 952-829-6400 - Folkestone, 100 Promenade Avenue, Wayzata, MN 55391, 952-249-2400 - GracePointe Crossing, 135 Fern Street North, Cambridge, MN 55008, 763-689-1474 - Harmony River, 1555 Sherwood Street SE, Hutchinson, MN 55350, 320-484-6000 - Johanna Shores, 3220 Lake Johanna Boulevard, Arden Hills, MN 55112, 651-631-6000 - Lake Minnetonka Shores,4527 Shoreline Drive, Spring Park, MN 55384, 952-471-4000 - Langton Shores, 1900 County Road D, Roseville, MN 55112, 651-635-5300 - Maranatha, 5401 69th Avenue North, Brooklyn Center, MN 55429, 763-549-9600 - Norris Square, 6995 80th Street South, Cottage Grove, MN 55016, 651-769-6600 - Presbyterian Homes of Bloomington Care Center, 9889 Penn Avenue South, Bloomington, MN 55431, 952-948-3000 - Waverly Gardens, 5919 Centerville Road, North Oaks, MN 55127, 651-765-4000

Independent living community for adults ages 62 and older with services and amenities including: - 28 private unfurnished apartments, including 18 1-bedroom apartments, 10 2-bedroom apartments and 1 2-bedroom suite - Complimentary washer and dryer on every floor - Emergency response pull cord in each apartment - Heated underground parking - Light housekeeping services - Meals available at extra cost - Pet friendly apartments upon approval - Secure building - Stove and fridge in each apartment Volunteer opportunities include arranging activities, running errands or visiting with residents.

- Provides referrals to openings, helps in applying for employment, services for job seekers and employers, classes on various aspects of job searches, and resources for special groups. Specific assistance includes resume assistance, interviewing skill development, employment counseling, software classes, and computers with Internet access to help find jobs. Available at Minnesota CareerForce Locations throughout the state. Specific services may vary by location. Some locations have specialized services for youth and young adults (ages 14 - 24) and older adults (age 55 and older). - Networking groups for those looking for work available at some CareerForce Locations. Call or visit website for times and locations.