Long Term Care Options Counseling

Are you thinking about moving to an Assisted Living or another type of housing with services setting?

Studies show people who do not plan ahead, often spend more of their hard earned money and are less informed to deal with a long term health crisis. Don’t wait, plan now. Get information and assistance to understand the risks you might have that could lead to the need for an expensive move. Understand how to manage those risks. (more…)

Resources

Overall Numbers for Assistance

National Eldercare Locater Line: 1-800-677-1116, www.eldercare.gov

This nationwide number is particularly beneficial if you are trying to help someone in another state. When you call the number they will ask for the zip code of the person whom you are trying to assist; they will then direct you to a “help line” that serves the area.

Senior Linkage Line (Minnesota only): 1-800-333-2433 and TTY 1-800- 627-3529, www.mnaging.org

By calling this toll free number you will be connected with a help line that serves your area. Information is available on all services and programs; Medicare, transportation, legal, financial assistance, caregiver support, chore and minor home repair, home health care, meal delivery and nutrition. You may have to leave a message, but they will return your call within 24 hours.

United Way: 2-1-1, Dial 211, or 651-291-0211, www.unitedwaytwincities.org and www.211unitedway.org

United Way 211 assists people of all ages find help and community based resources. Information is also available in most languages.

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Senior Centers and Community Centers

Senior and community centers offer a wealth of information. They vary in the services they offer; some are the focal point for aging services in communities while others offer serve a more recreational function. If you need another Twin Cities Senior Housing Guide you can pick one up free of charge at the senior centers listed below.  

 Where Else Can I Pick Up a Free Guide?

The Twin Cities Senior Housing Guide can also be picked up free of charge at most libraries and the AARP office at the Mall of America. Places listed below with an * are not senior centers, but also have the Guide available for free.

If you would like to have one sent directly to you send $6: Housing Guide 1474 Sargent Ave. St. Paul MN 55015

Anoka County

  • Andover:  763-767-5163, 1685 Crosstown Blvd., NW
  • Anoka:  763-576-4661, 1500 Sixth Ave.
  • Blaine:  763-786-9375, 9150 Central Ave. NE
  • *Blaine:  763-7853-4707, 1201 – 89th Ave, Floor 1, (Anoka Co. Comm. Action Program)
  • Columbia Heights:  763-706-3730, 530 Mill St. NE
  • Coon Rapids:  763-767-6473, 11155 Robinson Dr.
  • East Bethel:  763-367-7868, 2241 221st Ave. NE
  • Fridley:  763-502-5150, 6085 7th St. NE
  • Ham Lake:  763-434-0455, 15544 Central Ave. NE
  • Lino Lakes:  651-248-7023, 1189 Main Street
  • Oak Grove:  763-753-1920, 19900 Nightingale St. NW. (limited hours, if not open stop at City Hall)
  • Stacy: 651-462-5565, 22817,  Typo Creek Dr. NE  (Linwood Senior Center)

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All information is dynamic and can change by the respective companies listed herein at ANYTIME. Use this guide as a reference point ONLY. We believe the information herein it is accurate but not guaranteed and may not be current as we are not able to update all information.

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