Forms and
Publications
All publications
are in .pdf unless otherwise specified. Forms and publications may be
sent in the mail by completing the Contact
form and specifying the publication.

Agency Information
A Profile of the
Older Population in the Twin Cities Metropolitan Area 2005
This report summarizes the population changes of older adults in the
seven-county Metro area.
Annual Report 2007
The 2007 Annual Report of the Metropolitan Area Agency on Aging.
Annual
Report 2004
The 2004 Annual Report of the Metropolitan Area Agency on Aging.
Annual
Report 2002-2003
The 2002-2003 Annual Report of the Metropolitan Area Agency on Aging.
Communities for a Lifetime
Final report describing municipal planning efforts for an aging population.
Grantee Forms
For reporting forms, instruction manuals, and other information visit
the grantee resources page.
Senior LinkAge
Line® Report to the Community
White House
Conference on Aging Report
The final report submitted to the national White House Conference on
Aging.
White
House Conference on Aging Report (National)
The final report developed from the nation White House Conference on
Aging in Washington, DC.

Caregiver Related Information
Aging,
Caregiving, & Developmental Disabilities
Written in partnership by the Minnesota Board on Aging and Arc
Hennepin-Carver this brochure explains resources for caregivers who
are caring for persons with developmental disabilities.
Care Well - Resources for
Family Caregivers brochure
Developed by the Minnesota Board on Aging, this guide explains the
many roles of caregivers and help available through programs funded by
the National Family Caregiver Support Program. Information on the
various programs can be obtained through the Senior LinkAge Line™.
High Resolution:
Poster1
Poster 2
Poster Spanish
Caring
with Confidence
This self-help guide was developed by Eldercare Partners, FamilyMeans,
and the Metropolitan Area Agency on Aging for the caregiving journey.
Family Caregivers
as Advocates
Family Caregiving
at Life's End
Written in partnership with, Hospice of the Lakes, this booklet contains information
for caregivers caring for an individual at life’s end.
First Steps
The Minnesota Kinship Caregivers Association developed this how-to
guide to help new (or not new) relatives caring for kin.
Holding a
Family Meeting
This brochure contains information on how to hold a family meeting and
tips for successful meetings.
Legal Steps
This guide was developed by the Minnesota Kinship Caregivers
Association to help grandparents who are raising grandchildren by
answering their legal questions on rights and custody issues.
Parkinson's
Disease and Family Caregiving
Written in partnership with
Methodist Hospital Struthers Parkinson’s Center, this card
contains information for caregivers caring for an individual with
Parkinson’s disease.
Share the Care
Journal
This journal helps caregivers plan, organize, and reflect on the
caregiving process.
Safe Medication
Use for Family Caregivers
This card contains information for caregivers who give medications to
a family member.
Stroke
Written in partnership with
Minnesota Stroke
Association (Off Site), this card contains information for
caregivers caring for a stroke survivor.


Programa
Nacional de Apoyo al cuidador de Familias
Accidentes
Cerebrovasculares
En Conjunto con la Minnesota Stroke Association, (Sociedad de
Accidentes cerebro-vasculares de Minnesota) esta tarjeta contiene
información para los cuidadores que proveen servicios para una persona
que tuvo un accidente cerebro-vascular.
Celebración de una reunion familiar
El folleto “Celebración de una reunion familiar” contiene información
sobre cómo celebrar una reunión familiar y consejos para que ésta sea
exitosa.
La enfermedad
de Parkinson y el cuidado de un familiar enfermo
La tarjeta “La enfermedad de Parkinson y el cuidado de un familiar
enfermo” escrito en sociedad con el Centro Struthers de Parkinson,
contiene información para aquellas personas que cuidan de un familiar
enfermo de Parkinson.
Familiares a Cargo Del Cuidado De Enfermos
Terminales
En conjunto con Hospice of the Lakes (Sanatorio de los Lagos), este folleto contiene información para las
personas que proveen ayuda y cuidan a un individuo en el final de su
vida.
Familiares Que
Cuidan de Enfermos Como Aliados
Recursos Para
Cuidadores de Familia
Esta guía explica las diferentes funciones de un cuidador y la ayuda
disponible a través de programas patrocinados por parte de National
Family Caregiver Support Program ( Programa Nacional de Apoyo al
cuidador de Familias). Información sobre los diversos programas se
pueden obtener a través de la línea llamada el Senior Linkage Line.
Uso Seguro De Los Medicamentos
Para Familiares A Cargo Del Cuidado De Enfermos
Esta tarjeta contiene información para el cuidador quien da medicinas a
miembros de la familia.


Guides and Directories
A Key to
Choice for Seniors
This guide was created to help assess
lifestyle needs and evaluate the many housing and service options
available to seniors in Minnesota. If may also be a useful resource
for service providers who work with seniors to evaluate needs and
provide appropriate services or referrals.
Care Team Ministry
Replication Module
Developed by the Normandale Ministry for Healing & Wholeness as a part
of the Supporting Seniors Across Systems project, the module helps
faith communities develop care team ministries.
Community & Faith Based Providers
Presentation slides conducted by the Wilder Foundation & MAAA on
services for older adults and trends for the future.
Community
Based Nurses & Faith Based Providers
Two fliers in one file. The first flier explains the different
community based nurses including faith based (parish), homecare,
public health and living at home / block nurses. The second flier
explains various faith based programs available for seniors including
faith based (parish) nurses, health / care team ministries,
Befrienders, Faith in Action and Stephen's Ministries.
Health Care Choices 2010
Provides information health care coverage in Minnesota. Note: large pdf file.
How to Choose
a Medicare Prescription Drug (Part D) Plan
This one page document walks through comparing and enrolling in a
Medicare Part D plan through the Medicare website.
Minnesota Advanced Health Care Directive (Off
Site)
The
materials in the packet contain tools to help consumers work through
the advanced care planning process. A suggested form and instructions
for completing the Minnesota Health Care Directive are included.
Planning
Ahead
Includes information about legal planning
tools, durable power of attorney, trusts, guardianships and conservatorships, health care directives, medical assistance, funeral
planning and wills.
Senior Surf Days Guide
Surf Days are geared toward brand new computer users. Many people
attending the class have had no other forma computer training. The
sessions offer practical hands-on learning opportunities for new
computer users in a comfortable setting.
Tip Sheets on Disaster &
Emergency Preparedness
The Minnesota Department of Homeland Security offers tip sheets are
what to do in an emergency.
Universal Home
Design
Room by room, this checklist shows how to make any home a
better place for people of all ages and stages of life. Whether
remodeling, building, buying, or renting these common sense features
have immediate and future benefits.


Reports and Research
Cost Sharing
2000 Reauthorization of the Older Americans Act cost sharing statute.
Parish Nurse Effectiveness Study
The Metropolitan Area Agency on Aging received funds through the
Community Service/Services Development grant program from the
Minnesota Department of Human Services to analyze the interventions of
parish nurses on older persons and discern their impact on health care
costs. Using the DIARY methodology 75 parish nurses documented
activities that often resulted in preventing the need for expensive
acute or long-term health care while promoting independence and
emotional well-being.

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