Minnesota's Leaders in Aging

AARP Minnesota is the nation's largest nonprofit, nonpartisan organization dedicated to empowering people 50 and older to choose how they live as they age. With a nationwide presence, and serving more than 620,000 members in Minnesota, AARP strengthens communities and advocates for what matters most to the more than 100 million Americans 50-plus and their families: health, financial security, and personal fulfillment. 

Learn more at

aarp.org/mn

Alzheimer’s Association Minnesota-North Dakota is the state's chapter of the world’s leading voluntary health organization in Alzheimer's care, support and research. Our mission is to eliminate Alzheimer’s disease through the advancement of research, to provide and enhance care and support for all affected, and to reduce the risk of dementia through the promotion of brain health. Visit our website or call the 24/7 Helpline (800.272.3900) for support.

Learn more at

http://www.alz.org/mnnd/

Amherst H. Wilder Foundation combines knowledge, compassion and action to improve lives today and for generations to come. Wilder helps older adults and caregivers maintain their health, well-being and independence. We offer Caregiver Services, Wellness Classes, Meals on Wheels and customized living services in partnership with St. Paul Public Housing.

Learn more at

https://www.wilder.org/

CAPI USA is dedicated to guiding refugees and immigrants on their journey toward self-determination and social equality. By providing essential services such as basic needs assistance, economic empowerment programs, and civic engagement initiatives, CAPI empowers individuals to lead successful lives while fully exercising their civic rights and responsibilities.

Learn more at https://www.capiusa.org/

Care Providers of Minnesota is a non-profit membership association with a mission to empower members to performance excellence. Our 900+ member organizations represent non-profit and for-profit organizations providing services across the full spectrum of post-acute and long-term services and supports. We are the Minnesota affiliate of the American Health Care Association/National Center for Assisted Living, providing solutions for quality care.

Learn more at https://www.careproviders.org/

Catholic Charities Twin Cities serves those most in need. We are a leader at solving poverty, creating opportunity and advocating for justice in our community.

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https://www.cctwincities.org/

Centro Tyrone Guzman is building a vibrant, diverse and inclusive Latine community that belongs and contributes to the social and economic vitality of Minnesota. Elders play an important role in our community, transmitting their life’s wisdom and the Latine culture to younger members. Centro Tyrone Guzman has the longest-standing program for Latine seniors in Minnesota.

Learn more at https://centromn.org/

DARTS is creating connections that enrich aging. We provide home services, transportation and volunteer opportunities for older adults. We support those caring for an older adult.

Learn more at

https://dartsconnects.org/

East Side Neighborhood Services is a community-based agency serving individuals and families across the lifespan. We leverage intergenerational models, building a culture of engagement and respect for learning between the ages. We believe that older adults should be allowed to choose where they want to live and how they can thrive. We support their right to choose and provide tools, services, allies and resources to carry out their self determination.

Learn more at https://www.esns.org/

FamilyMeans strengthens communities by helping individuals and families through challenges in all life stages. We believe a family consists of people, whether living together or apart, related by blood, marriage, adoption, or the commitment to care for or about one another. In addition to an array of caregiver support services and aging-related community engagement opportunities, FamilyMeans provides counseling and therapy, financial solutions, and youth development programming.

Learn more at https://www.familymeans.org/

Friends & Co has served older adults in Minnesota for over 50 years. We foster meaningful connections for older adults. Maybe you’re an older adult or know someone that is? We offer something for everyone - a quick drop-in chat line, phone companionship, and visiting companionship services. Whatever you choose, Friends & Co is the place to be. At Friends & Co, our purpose is to create meaningful connections that enrich peoples’ lives and provide a sense of belonging that nourishes all of us, which is a fundamental human need.

Learn more at https://friendsco.org/

Hallie Q. Brown Community Center is an African American, non-profit social service agency open to all. We work to improve the quality of life in our community by providing access to critical human services, fostering and promoting growth, and developing community leadership. We host two clubs for seniors, which hold regular meetings and social events, connect seniors to resources, and participate in volunteer opportunities.

Learn more at

http://www.hallieqbrown.org/

Jewish Family Service of St. Paul has served individuals and families since 1911. The Aging and Disability Services Department is our largest department and pioneers innovative programs and services to address the changing needs of older adults, such as counseling, caregiver coaching and support, case management, advocacy, meals on wheels, dementia coaching, information and referral, community education as well as services to help alleviate isolation and depression.

Learn more at https://jfssp.org/

Keystone Community Services has the goals to support St. Paul seniors to age with dignity, connection, independence and health in their own homes. We keep seniors engaged and connected as valued members of our community. We offer senior exercise, volunteer opportunities and social programs for active seniors. We provide care management and in-home supports, such as Meals on Wheels and homemaking to those who need support to live independently. Keystone serves approximately 3,200 older adults through comprehensive services, which act as a safety net for seniors and their caregivers in our community. 90% of Keystone seniors are financially vulnerable and about 25% identify with communities of color.

Learn more at

https://keystoneservices.org/

Korean Service Center works to provide supportive resources and programs to Koreans and other immigrant-Americans while striving to promote their rich cultural heritage for all international people. They provide assisted living, social service and community enrichment activities. 

Learn more at https://www.kscmn.org/

LeadingAge Minnesota is driven to transform and enhance the experience of aging. With more than 60,000 caregivers, our 1,300 members provide quality services and supports to more than 53,000 older adults every day in independent senior housing, assisted living, in-home care, adult day services, and skilled nursing facilities.

Learn more at https://www.leadingagemn.org/

Living at Home Network offers support to over 10,000 older people in Minnesota through our 32 small non-profits. The organizations that comprise the network take a unique neighbor-helping-neighbor approach. Each program has a Board of Directors that know the needs in their community and mobilize volunteers and other resources to help older adults stay living at home. Services range from volunteer visits, rides and health promotion activities, to individually figuring what is important to each person served. 

Learn more at

http://lahnetwork.org/

Lutheran Social Service of Minnesota has responded to the state's changing needs since 1865. Today, our 2,300 staff support one in 65 people in Minnesota through a comprehensive range of innovative services and networks in all 87 counties. Our services are organized around children, youth and families, people with disabilities, and older adults. Services for older adults are designed to support their well-being and ensure they have choices in services and opportunities to participate in community life. Our vision is for all people to have the opportunity to live and work in community with full and abundant lives.

Learn more at

https://www.lssmn.org/

Metro Meals on Wheels is the association of 32 Meals on Wheels programs in the Twin Cities metro area. With our program partners, we lead the effort to make sure people in our community receive nutritious meals and the human connection they need to help them live independently.

Learn more at

https://meals-on-wheels.com/

Minnesota Association of Area Agencies on Aging brings together our state's seven Area Agencies on Aging to work collaboratively with each other and key partners to foster systemic changes which better support older adults and caregivers. Together, we help individuals live and age well in their communities. We support older adults and family caregivers as well as public, non-profit and private organizations that provide services to them and the communities in which they live.

Learn more at

https://mn4a.org/

Minnesota Association of Senior Services has been providing professionals in the field of aging a network to promote health, development and other resources to older adults and to advance professional leadership since 1983.

Learn more at

https://www.mass-seniors.com/

Minnesota Elder Justice Center works towards mobilizing communities to prevent and alleviate abuse, neglect and financial exploitation of older and vulnerable adults. We are a statewide, non-profit organization providing a helpline and free advocacy services for older victims and concerned community members. Through statewide professional training, as well as policy and systems change advocacy, we directly impact elder abuse, neglect and financial exploitation.

Learn more at

https://elderjusticemn.org/

Minnesota Gerontological Society bridges research and practice in the field of aging, with emphasis on developing and supporting tomorrow's leaders. Founded in 1976, we are an enduring professional membership organization that welcomes a diverse group of social service professionals, housing experts, health care providers, researchers, policy analysts, program administrators, educators, retirees, consultants, university students, and others.

Learn more at

https://www.mngero.org/

Minnesota Home Care Association is a non-profit membership association that represents home care agencies across the state that provide care ranging from personal care to complex 24-hour care in approximately 40,000 private homes. The association provides advocacy, education, and resources to members with basic and comprehensive home care licenses, Medicare-certified and PCA providers. Our ongoing commitment to improving and sustaining high quality home care services is at the forefront of everything we do.

Learn more at https://www.mnhomecare.org/

Minnesota Network of Hospice & Palliative Care is the state's leading network of individuals, healthcare providers, and allied organizations concerned with hospice and palliative care in Minnesota. Our members provide resources and support for individuals facing serious illness or the end of life and their loved ones. We provide education, advocacy and networking opportunities as well as resources and tools for healthcare professionals in the hospice and palliative care communities.

Learn more at

https://www.mnhpc.org/

Rebuilding Together Minnesota focuses on repairing homes, revitalizing communities, and rebuilding lives. The organization serves low-income homeowners, with a strong focus on older Minnesotans as well as individuals living with disabilities, families with children, veterans, and nonprofit facilities.

Learn more at

https://rtmn.org/

St. Paul Senior Workers Association provides people working in the field of aging with a group to exchange ideas and resources. Together, we examine issues affecting older adults and information on current legislative issues in a non-biased manner to advocate for the well-being of the people we serve.

Learn more at

https://stpseniorworkers.org/

Senior Community Services has been a cornerstone of support for older adults and their families for over seven decades, continuously evolving to meet the changing needs of our diverse aging population. Our mission is to empower people as they age, focusing on enhancing the quality of life, independence, and community engagement of older adults.

Learn more at

https://seniorcommunity.org/

SEWA-AIFW works to serve, support, and enhance family wellness for the South Asian community, especially in the Twin Cities and around Minnesota. They provide health care access, wellness information and resources, access to family violence resources and supports and elder socialization activities.

Learn more at

https://www.sewa-aifw.org/

Stratis Health is an independent non-profit organization that leads collaboration and innovation in health care quality and patient safety. For 50 years, we've worked across settings of care to improve the health of individuals and communities and to improve the processes used to deliver care. Our expertise and services include working with long-term care providers, who deliver care in the home, in the community, in assisted living or in nursing homes.

Learn more at

https://stratishealth.org/

The University of Minnesota  Center for Healthy Aging and Innovation works to advance interdisciplinary aging science, create meaningful and immersive educational experiences in aging, build and sustain innovations in care and services, and establish vibrant community, governmental, business, and individual collaborations to promote healthy aging for Minnesotans as well as for people across the country.

Learn more at https://www.sph.umn.edu/research/centers/chai/

Vital Aging Network is a grassroots organization that fosters vital aging for all. We believe vital aging is a lifelong process of achieving potential, creating meaning, and enriching life through contributions and connections in the community. Our volunteers promote self-determination, civic engagement, and personal growth for people as they age, through education, leadership development, and opportunities for connection.

Learn more at

https://vital-aging-network.org/

Volunteers of America - Minnesota and Wisconsin helps people build hope, resilience and well-being with compassion, integrity, and perseverance. We work to close the gap between people and possibility, serving more than 25,000 people across 110 neighborhoods and communities. We coordinate the efforts of 800 employees, 1,600 volunteers. Together, we will continue to step forward.

Learn more at

https://www.voamnwi.org/