Alzheimers
Foundation - Their major goals are to provide information
and support for people living with Alzheimer's, education,
advocate public policy and improve legislation, and support
research. Their family support includes a directory of health
and care services, support groups, and a helpline to name
a few.
Amherst
H. Wilder Foundation - They have a variety of programs
to help older adults remain independent such as housing options,
health & home services and caregiver training.
Assistive
Technology of Minnesota - Their mission is to:
1. Increase awareness throughout Minnesota of assistive technology
devices and services available for people with disabilities.
2. Collaborate with other providers in the delivery of services
and training.
3. Provide resource and referral information to persons with
a disability to access assistive technology.
4. "Fill a gap" in the current delivery of services through
innovative programs.
5. Extend opportunities for disabled persons by working in
conjunction with the STAR Program.
Brain
Injury Association - Along with teaching what causes brain
injuries and how to prevent them, this association provides
individual assistance, resource facilitation and public policy
advocacy.
Courage
Center - Nationally-known, not-for-profit rehabilitation
and resource center for people with physical disabilities,
brain injuries, speech or vision impairments, or hearing loss.
Elderberry
Institute - A resource center to support community efforts
and extend the Living at Home/Block Nurse Programs model to
new neighborhoods, towns and cities
Little
Brothers - Friends of the Elderly - Non-denominational
group that pairs seniors and volunteer in the Twin Cities.
Lupus
Foundation - The Lupus Foundation offers care and consulting
sessions, workshops and educational resources.
Lutheran
Social Service - The largest, statewide non-profit social
service agency in Minnesota. Services are divided into four
divisions: Children and Youth, Families and Adults, Seniors
and for People with Disabilities.
Metro
Center for Independent Living - MCIL is one of eight Centers
for Independent Living in the State of Minnesota and one of
almost 500 internationally. They have some great programs
such as Travel Instruction, a Computer Lab, Personal Assistance
Services and classes that will provide you with information
that you need to live independently.
Minnesota
Adult Day Services Association - This non-profit organization
promotes and supports adult day centers in Minnesota can help
you locate a center in your area and give you tips on selecting
the best one for your needs.
Minnesota
Senior Federation - They provide health plan information,
a program that bridges the Medicare coverage gap, mortgage
and career counseling and retirement and pension information.
National
Multiple Sclerosis Society, Minnesota Chapter - In addition
to the highly organized and successful fundraising events
like the MS Walk and Bike Tour, the MS Society offers an Aids
for Daily Living subsidy, Long Term Services help and suggestions
for exercise programs.
Parish
Nurse Ministries - Aresource network dedicated to serve,
strengthen, and support health ministries and the communities
they serve.
Parkinsons
Association of Minnesota - To help those who are
living with this devastating disease, this associations offers
education, support and outreach programs and fundraising events.
Senior
Community Services - Their mission is to identify, coordinate
and provide services that help meet the needs of people 55
and older. The agencys programs include transportation,
frail elder support services, caregivers support services,
health insurance counseling, senior centers, meals on wheels
and many other programs that support positive aging.
Southwest Area Agency on Aging - They're
dedicated to helping older people in Cottonwood, Jackson,
Lincoln, Lyon, Murray, Nobles, Pipestone, Redwood, and Rock
counties lead independent lives. They provide information
and assistance through a 1-800 number, serve as advocates
and monitor grants and programs.
Susan
G. Komen Breast Cancer Foundation - A global leader in
the fight against breast cancer through its support of innovative
research and community-based outreach programs.
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