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Find Mineesota State caregiving resources, Minnesota healthcare resources, Minnesota caregiver support groups, and local and State resources for those taking care of a loved one. We will continue to update these resources to include individual Minnesota county caregiving resources and information. State & County Caregiving ResourcesAlzheimer's Association Minnesota-North Dakota Chapter The Alzheimer’s Association Minnesota-North Dakota has been providing services, information, and advocacy for 26 years to people with memory problems, families caring for them, and health care providers. For more information contact: American Lung Association of Minnesota We are proud to offer statewide programs that have a positive impact on Minnesotans. We are working hard to improve air quality indoors and outdoors. We offer support groups for people with lung disease and people who want to quit smoking. Healthcare professionals rely on our seminars. Kids learn how to manage their asthma at summer camps designed to meet their special needs. For more information contact: Autism Society of Minnesota The Autism Society of Minnesota (AuSM) is an organization of families, educators, care givers, and professionals committed to supporting individuals with autism spectrum disorders (ASD). It was chartered in 1971 as a chapter of the Autism Society of America, the collective voice of the autism community in over 240 chapters nationwide. AuSM has members throughout the state of Minnesota and the upper Midwest. For more information contact: FamilyMeans FamilyMeans is a nonprofit organization that receives grants, donations and United Way support to ensure that we can serve people of all income levels. FamilyMeans is a place where families, children, couples, and individuals can come to identify their options and use their skills during a challenging time in their life. Services include family counseling & mental health services, Consumer Credit Counseling Service, caregiver support services, family/youth enrichment programs, and an employee assistance program. For more information contact: Goodwill/ Easter Seals of Minnesota Goodwill/Easter Seals Minnesota provides services for people with barriers to education, employment and independence in achieving their goals. http://mnges.easterseals.com/site/PageServer?pagename=MNDR_homepa For more information contact: Hospice Minnesota Hospice Minnesota is dedicated to promoting quality care for people who are dying and their families by educating the public about compassionate and competent end-of-life care, advocating for increased access to hospice and palliative care, and inspiring hospice providers to maintain the highest standards in end-of-life care. For more information contact: Housecalls Network Housecalls Networkacts as a portal that connects resources to the people that need them. Some of the shopping and home services ideas can help busy, working families, many of whom are called upon to take care of an aging parent. http://www.housecalls-network.com/index.html For more information contact: Minnesota Board on Aging We provide objective information and promote public education on ways to meet the changing needs of Minnesota’s older population to age well and live well. Partnering with Area Agencies on Aging and others, we administer and oversee the effective use of Older Americans Act and state funds to support older Minnesotans. For more information contact: Minnesota Falls Prevention This website provides information for both older adults and professionals to help reduce falls in Minnesota. Here you will find easy, inexpensive ideas that help reduce and prevent falls. Falls and fall-related injuries among adults over age 65 are on the rise. Currently Minnesota ranks fourth among states in the number of fall-related deaths and Minnesota’s rate of falls among the elderly is increasing at a faster rate than the rest of the country. Statistics that can be decreased for this almost silent problem. In response to this serious public health concern, the Minnesota Board on Aging and the Minnesota Departments of Health and Human Services are partnering with numerous public and private organizations to undertake a statewide coordinated evidence-based falls prevention initiative. http://www.mnfallsprevention.org/ For more information contact: Minnesota State Council on Disability The Minnesota State Council on Disability is an agency that advises, provides technical assistance, collaborates and advocates to expand opportunities, improve the quality of life and empower all persons with disabilities. http://www.state.mn.us/portal/mn/jsp/home.do?agency=MSCOD For more information contact: Senior LinkAge Line Senior LinkAge Line™ is a free telephone information-and-assistance service which makes it easy for seniors and their families to find community services. With a single call, you can find services near you or get help evaluating your situation to determine what service might be helpful. http://www.mnaging.org/advisor/SLL.htm For more information contact: Volunteers of America Minnesota The mission of Volunteers of America of Minnesota is to enrich the lives of our program participants and to make a significant difference in the communities in which we serve. We seek to empower program participants with the skills and competencies necessary for age appropriate independence and self-reliance. We seek to strengthen communities and foster within them the capacity to support their members in achieving this independence and self-reliance. For more information contact:
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