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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 2008-2009
The 2008-2009 Annual Report of the Metropolitan Area Agency on Aging.

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

2008 Minnesota Behaviorial Risk Factor Surveillance Survey Caregiving Module & Appendix B

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.

Holding a Family Meeting
This brochure contains information on how to hold a family meeting and tips for successful meetings.

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.

Work & Caregiving & Brochure

 

 

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.

Trabajando y cuidano: Encuentre el balance

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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