Other Resources

• MinnesotaHelp.info
  Online Directory to locate community resources
  http://www.minnesotahelp.info/en/mn/cgi-bin/location.asp
• Senior LinkAge Line™
  is a free telephone information-and-assistance service which makes it easy for seniors and their families to find community services. 1(800)333-2433 or emailing them at senior.linkage@state.mn.us,
• Cindy Velde, Yellow Medicine Senior Center Advocate
  155 7th Ave
  Granite Falls, 56241
  (320)564-0947
• Linda Brathen, Chippewa County Caregiver Program
  Chippewa County Family Services
  (320)269-6401
• Elder Advocacy Network
  Advocacy for Seniors, provides assistance in choice of living situations, services, etc.
  PO Box 1793
  Willmar MN 56201
  Contact: Connie Feig
  (320)967-4636
• Senior Driver Evaluations
  Adaptive Experts
  Granite Falls Hospital
  Kelly Vanklompenburg
  (320)564-6244
• Health Insurance Counseling Program
  Senior LinkAge
  Assist individuals with health care questions and bills regarding Medicare, health plans, and private insurance.
  1(800)333-2433
• Ombudsman for Older Minnesotans
  Advocacy, Information and Referral
  Ann Holme, Ombudsman
  1(800)657-3591 or (320)273-2364
• Retired Senior Voluntary Program - RSVP
  Volunteer services – friendly visitor, telephone reassurance volunteer driving, etc.
  127 NW Second Street
  Ortonville MN 56278
  Karin Mack, Director
  (320)839-2111
• Elder Care Development Partnership
  Senior Agenda for Independent Living
  Provide awareness, resources, conduct research, and develop community activities.
  
  Upper Minnesota Area Agency on Aging
  323 West Schlieman
  Appleton MN 56208
  Contact: Michelle Bouta
  (320)289-1981
• Senior Companion Program
  Provide one-to-one visits, support, encouragement, friendship, attention, and shared interests.
  
  P.O. Box 78
  Sunburg, MN 56289
  Contact: Diane Shuck
  (320)264-5545 dshuck@lssmn.org
• The Minnesota Health Care Directive form provides guidance to make informed decisions for end of life care. You may down load a copy at this site. http://www.caringinfo.org/files/public/Minnesota.pdf
• Minnesota Board of Aging
  We provide objective information and promote public education on ways to meet the changing needs of Minnesota’s older population to age well and live well. http://www.mnaging.org/
• Social Security Administration
  http://www.ssa.gov/
• Medicare Information site
  Medicare Information site http://www.medicare.gov/
• Prairie Five Community Action:1(800)292-5437
  http://www.prairiefive.com/
  
  Energy Assistance Financial Assistance Programs Nutrition Programs Transportation – 1(877)757-4337