TOPICS
Adult Day Services. Services provided during the day to support and care for an adultAlzheimer's and Memory Care. Dementia or Memory Loss
Adult day servicesCaregiversFind out if you have itHelp lines and support groupsIn-home respiteLearn to cope with memory lossOut-of-the-home respite
Assistive Technology. Technology and Equipment to be more independentAlterations and RepairsAssessment and TrainingBuying / Finding EquipmentCommunication AidsControl and Signaling AidsDeaf & Hard of Hearing Aids
Caregiver. Caregiver help and supportAlerting DevicesAll Auditory AidsHearing AidsListening DevicesSpecialized Telecommunications EquipmentTelecommunication Relay Services
General InformationMobility AidsAutomobile / Van AdaptationsBlind Mobility AidsElectric ScootersTransfer DevicesWalking AidsWheelchairs
Other Assistive TechnologyProsthetics / Orthotics / SeatingVisual / Reading AidsAdult Day Services
Consumer Directed Community Supports (CDCS). Consumer in charge of services and supportsDeath and Dying. Resources that deal with death and dyingFinancial Help. Money and payment concernsAdult Day Health ProgramsAdult Day Program CentersAdult Day Programs (All)Family Adult Day Program Homes
Education, Counseling and TrainingRespite CareSupport GroupsDebt ManagementEmergenciesEnergy and Water Conservation ImprovementsEnergy, fuel and other UtilitiesFoodGeneral Assistance (GA) Appeals / ComplaintsHelp Paying for In-Home CareHelp to Pay for Records, Licenses, PermitsHoliday help and special occasion programs offering activities, gifts, and/or foodHome and Asset ProtectionHome Heating - Help to pay for a new or reconditioned heating systemHome Modifications and RampsHomeless Financial Assistance ProgramsMedical - Dental BillsMedical - Eye Care BillsMedical - General Medical Expense AssistanceMedical - Incidental Medical Expense AssistanceMedical - PrescriptionsMortgage - Homebuyer / Home Purchase CounselingMortgage - Premium AssistanceMortgage - Reverse mortgage counseling (home equity)MovingPersonal LoansRentTransportation
Food Assistance and Other Nutrition. Food and staying healthyCommunity and public help with foodFood CooperativesFood ShelfFood Support (formerly Food Stamps)Meals brought to your homeMeals served in a group setting
Grandparents Raising Grandchildren (Kinship Caregivers). Resources to help raise grandchildrenHealth Resources
Help finding the right resource. Basic information and referralChild Health and Disability Prevention ExamsEarly Intervention for Children with Disabilities / Delays
Parenting ResourcesYouth Education / Employment TransitionYouth RecreationInformation and Referral
Accessibility InformationAging and Disability Resource CentersComputer - Internet Information ResourcesElection InformationInformation and help locating social services in your areaInformation and help on a specific topicInformation ClearinghousesInformation LinesLegislative Reference ServicesPublic Awareness / EducationVoter Registration Offices
Licenses and DocumentsHelp in Your Home. Help to remain at home
MORE TOPICS Case Management / VisitingDisaster ResourcesFinancial Programs
Housing. Housing optionsHome / Community Care Financing (Medical Assistance waiver programs)Home Purchase, Construction Financing or RefinancingLong Term Care Insurance CounselingReverse Mortgage Counseling (home equity)
Home Maintenance and RepairsHandyperson Help (including major cleaning, plumbing / furnace repair, and painting)Major household repair
In Home HelpComplaints - Home Health CareHair DressingHelp preparing mealsHomemakerHousekeepingPersonal Care AssistantPersonal Care Choice - self-directedProfessional Home Care (including some health related services)Supportive Living Services for Adults with Disabilities
Medical and Nursing HelpFalls PreventionHelp with MedicationHome Health AideHome Medical Assessment / Communication EquipmentHome Safety EvaluationHospiceNursing HelpOccupational TherapyPhysical TherapyRespiratory TherapyRespiteSpeech Therapy
Moving HelpShopping HelpYard HelpHelp Finding Housing
Legal and Advocacy Services. Legal resourcesHome Purchase, Construction Financing or RefinancingHome Rental ListingsHomebuyer / Home Purchase CounselingHousing Search HelpSupportive Housing Placement / Referral
Independent LivingCooperatives (Privately owned apartment or townhouse)Senior Housing (Private units in a building with community areas)
Reverse MortgageReverse Mortgage Counseling or Reverse Mortgage LendingReverse Mortgage or General Mortgage Counseling
Subsidized HousingLow Income / Subsidized Rental Housing (Housing for people who have a low income)Low Income / Subsidized Rental Housing (Housing for people who have a low income) with shared dining facilitiesLow Income Home Purchase (Help buying a home)
Supportive HousingAdult Foster Care (Family style home with shared dining, bathrooms, and other spaces)Assisted Living (private apartment style accommodations with service and building options focused on an independent lifestyle)Boarding and Lodging with Special Services and Boarding Care (Residential home or small nursing home with shared areas)Complaints - Health FacilityContinuing Care Retirement Community (AKA Life Care Community has housing and services. Expect an entry fee and a monthly cost.)Customized Living Services (Waiver payment for Housing with Services Establishment or Assisted Living)Health and Residential Facility Evaluation and Comparison InformationHospice Residences (Living facilities for hospice patients)Supervised Living Facility (For adults with a developmental or physical disability, chemical dependency, or mental illness.)Supported Housing for People with Developmental Disabilities (includes ICF-MRs)
Crime Victim Resources / Law Enforcement AssistanceInsurance
Long Term Care Ombudsman. Protect rights and advocate for consumers receiving long-term care services in nursing homes, assisted living and home health care servicesMedical Centers and Services. Hospitals, clinics and other medical servicesComplaints - InsuranceHelp filing insurance claimsHelp with Medical Assistance Claims, Appeals and BillingHelp with Medicare Claims, Appeals and BillingHelp with Medicare Fraud and AbuseInsurance law
Lawyer's ServicesOther Advocacy and ServicesAdvocates for change in governmentAdvocates for group rightsAdvocates for individual rightsAdvocates for legislative changeComplaints - Senior HousingInformation and ReferralLabor and Employment LawLicensing / Certification / AccreditationPension rights counselingPersonal Health Care AdvocateTax Appeals Filing AssistanceTax FormsTax informationTax Preparation AssistanceTaxpayer Advocates
Planning AheadConservatorships / GuardianshipsEstate Planning and TrustsHealth Care Directives (A living will)Home and Asset ProtectionPower of attorneyWills
Your RightsAdvocates for insuranceComplaints - General ConsumerComplaints - Government Complaints / Government Ombudsman OfficesConsumer Action Information / SupportConsumer EducationDiscriminationGovernment Consumer Protection AgenciesHuman Rights GroupsLandlord and tenant informationMedical malpracticePatients' rightsRegulations / Standards
Clinics
Medicare and other benefits. Medicare, Medical Assistance and other benefits that pay for health and long-term care servicesCommunity ClinicsComplaints - Health FacilityDiabetes ClinicsFamily and Community MedicinePrivate ClinicsPublic ClinicsUrgent Care CentersVeterans Outpatient ClinicsWomen's Health Centers
Dental CareEducation and SupportAdult Respite CareAging and Disability Resource CentersCaregiver TrainingCase ManagementDeath and DyingHealth and Residential Facility Evaluation and Comparison InformationHealth Care ReferralsHealth EducationMedical Social WorkOmbudsmanPreventing FallsRespite CareWellness Programs
Home Health CareHospice CareHospitalsMedical EquipmentMedical TransportationOutpatient Hospital ServicesPrevention and ScreeningAlzheimer’s and Other Dementia ScreeningBalance ScreeningBlood Pressure ScreeningGeneral Physical ExamsImmunizationsPreventing FallsSenior Health AssessmentTest of daily activities
Rehabilitation and Therapy ServicesOccupational TherapyPhysical TherapyRehabilitation Services - All ConditionsRehabilitation Services - CardiacRehabilitation Services - PulmonaryRehabilitation Services - Stroke / head injuryRehabilitation Services - Therapeutic ExerciseSpeech Therapy
Specific Conditions and DiseasesLong-term Care InsuranceMedical Assistance (Medicaid)
Mental Health Services. Mental health resourcesApply for Medical AssistanceHelp with Claims and BillingHelp with Medical Assistance Waiver Appeals and ComplaintsHome Health Care / Community Care Financial Assistance
MedicareEnrollmentFraud and AbuseHelp with Claims, Appeals and BillingHelp with paying Premiums and CopaysMedicare Savings Programs
Other Insurance and CoverageAlternative Coverage ProgramsBurial PlanLong Term Care Insurance CounselingMilitary & Veterans BenefitsOther Private InsurancePublic Health InsuranceState / Local Health Insurance Programs
Pension RightsPrescription Drug Financial HelpAdvice about MedicationsEmergency Prescription HelpPrescription Drugs for Specific Health Conditions
Retirement BenefitsSocial SecurityVeterans Insurance, Health and Survivor BenefitsCounseling Services
Nursing Homes. Long term care facilitiesPersonal and In Home Safety. Safety and securityBereavement CounselingCoping with StressFamily CounselingGeriatric CounselingHealth Problem CounselingIndividual CounselingPastoral CounselingVeteran Reintegration Counseling
Crisis ServicesInpatient CareMental Health Information / EducationOutpatient CareSupport GroupsAdult Protection Reporting and Investigation ServicesCrime PreventionEmergency AlertFraud ReportingHome Barrier Evaluation / RemovalHome Safety Education
Prescription drug help. Prescription drug payment and coverage optionsFalls PreventionHelp with Prescription CostsMedication DisposalMedication Management AdviceMedication Monitoring SystemsPrescription Drug Patient Assistance ProgramsPrescription Drugs for Specific Health Conditions
Senior Centers, Community Programs and Recreation. Connect to senior centers, community based programs and recreationComputer ClassesFalls PreventionFishingLibrary - PublicLibrary - Recordings for the Blind and DyslexicLibrary - Special CollectionLibrary - SpecializedMultipurpose CentersParks and RecreationPhysical Fitness ProgramSafe Driving TrainingSafety Education ProgramsSenior CentersSocial Clubs and EventsSpecial Interest ClubsSpiritual Enrichment
Transportation. Transportation servicesVolunteering, Education and Jobs. Connect to resources for volunteering, education and employmentOlder Worker Opportunities
Wellness. Health and wellnessCareer ExplorationCommunity service employment programsComprehensive Job Assistance CentersJob DevelopmentJob Interview TrainingJob RetrainingJob Training OpportunitiesLayoff PreparationOlder Worker OpportunitiesResume Preparation AssistanceTraining and Employment ProgramsVocational Assessment
Volunteer opportunitiesUnited States Senior Corps volunteer opportunitiesVolunteer opportunitiesVolunteer Recruitment / Placement
Work Related Expense AssistanceHELPFUL LINKS
- MDH Healthcare Facility and Provider DatabaseMinnesota Department of Health registration and license status. Search by name, county, city or type
- License Look-up from MN Department of Human ServicesLists non-clinical state licensed providers such as homemakers and companions
- Medicare.govHow Medicare works and what is covered; compare hospitals, home care agencies and nursing homes
NOT SURE WHAT YOU NEED?
- Specialists are also available by phone:
- Senior LinkAge Line®: 800-333-2433. Talk to an expert about persons 60 and older
- Disability Hub MN: 866-333-2466. Talk to an expert about people with disabilities
- Veterans Linkage Line™: 888-546-5838. Talk to an expert about veterans