Local Senior Resources
Senior Resources in Minnesota
Statewide aging services, benefits programs, and caregiver support available to older adults anywhere in Minnesota, in addition to the county-level resources on each town's page.
Reviewed by Valerie VanBooven, RN, BSN
Minnesota Aging Pathways
Information & Referral / SHIP / ADRC
Free statewide help with Medicare, prescription costs, long-term care planning, housing options, community services, forms and benefits applications.
Older Minnesotans, caregivers and families statewide.
Minnesota Board on Aging
Aging Services / Advocacy
State aging agency connecting older adults and families to aging, caregiving, Medicare, housing and community supports.
Older adults, caregivers and families statewide.
Minnesota Area Agencies on Aging
Local Aging Services
Regional access to Older Americans Act services, meals, caregiver programs, health promotion, legal/referral services and local aging resources.
Older adults and caregivers; six geographic AAAs plus one tribal AAA.
Minnesota Indian Area Agency on Aging
Tribal Aging Services
Aging services and coordination for the 11 Tribal Nations sharing geography with Minnesota.
Eligible American Indian elders and Tribal communities.
Minnesota Adult Abuse Reporting Center (MAARC)
Elder Abuse / Safety
24/7 centralized reporting for suspected abuse, neglect, exploitation or self-neglect of vulnerable adults.
Vulnerable adults statewide.
Office of Ombudsman for Long-Term Care
Long-Term Care Advocacy
Advocacy, information and complaint assistance for people receiving long-term care services.
Residents of nursing homes, assisted living and other long-term care settings, plus families.
Family Caregiver Support
Caregiver Support / Respite
Caregiver consultation, education, support groups, respite and referrals through AAAs and partner organizations.
Unpaid family and informal caregivers.
Meals & Nutrition Services
Meals / Nutrition
Connections to home-delivered meals, congregate dining and other nutrition supports available locally.
Older adults; eligibility and local availability vary.
Senior Transportation & Support Services
Transportation / In-Home Support
Connections to local transportation, adult day, homemaker, personal care and other community support services.
Older adults and caregivers; availability varies by community.
Minnesota Health Care Programs / Medical Assistance
Medicaid / Health Coverage
Public health coverage, including Medical Assistance and long-term services and supports for eligible Minnesotans.
People meeting program eligibility requirements.
County & Tribal Human Services Offices
Benefits / Local Public Assistance
Local application and case assistance for health care, food, income and other public benefits.
Residents of all 87 counties and members of Minnesota Tribal Nations.
Disability Hub MN
Disability / Benefits Navigation
Free statewide navigation for disability benefits, work, housing, services and community supports.
Minnesotans with disabilities, families and support networks.
Veterans Linkage Line
Veterans
Connects Minnesota veterans and families to benefits, services and supports.
Minnesota veterans and their families.
Minnesota Aging & Disability Resources
Resource Directory
Searchable state resource hub for daily living, health care, housing, food, transportation, money and legal help.
Older adults, people with disabilities, caregivers and families.
Age-Friendly Minnesota
Age-Friendly Communities
Statewide initiative supporting communities and organizations in becoming more inclusive and supportive for people of all ages.
Communities, local governments, older residents and organizations.
County & Town Resources in Minnesota
Choose a town to see senior centers, meals on wheels, parks, and other local resources near you.