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Information, guidance and support for family and other informal caregivers, typically through in-person meetings, over the phone or using online communications. MORE INFORMATION This program offers the following services to caregivers of Korean elders aged 60 or older: * Caregiver support group * Caregiver training and counseling * Caregiver education * In-home senior respite care The Special Access program provides social services to the elders by exposing them to the mainstream programs for their qualified services.

Transportation program that provides rides for people in and around their community. Learn more about transportation costs that are covered through waivers in the Community-Based Service Manual. MORE INFORMATION Provides transportation to medical appointments and social service visits * Provides bilingual drivers * Helps with preparation during and after the visits

Respite provides care on a short-term basis for a person who cannot take care of themselves, and who is usually taken care of by a family member or friend. The service is designed to provide temporary coverage for the caregiver during an absence or need for relief. Learn more about this service when paid for under the waivers or the Alternative Care program in the Community-Based Services Manual.

Caregiver Consultation is a service that can help caregivers develop strategies to achieve a balanced lifestyle, allowing the caregiver to provide both good care and protect their own health. It is offered throughout Minnesota by professionals who are certified Caregiver Consultants. Consultants are certified by the Minnesota Board on Aging by meeting basic standards and completing training. Caregiver Consultation involves identifying a caregiver's strengths, needs and goals, and developing a plan with the caregiver. Caregiver consultants are available to: * Unpaid family, partners, and friends who provide care to an older adult (60 years or older) * Unpaid family, partners, and friends who provide on-going care to younger persons with dementia * Persons age 55 or older who live with and care for a grandchild, other relative's child, or an adult child with a disability Caregiver Consultants may provide: * Caregiving education and skills training * Self-care and stress management suggestions * Disease-specific information to support caregiving * Guidance on managing family and care team relationships * Communication and assertiveness skills training * Support in developing informal networks of support * Family meeting facilitation The Caregiver Consultant service is part of the Minnesota Board on Aging's Live Well at Home program.

A class series that supports caregivers in taking care of yourself while caring for someone else. By taking care of your own health and well-being, you become a better caregiver. Six classes held once a week are led by experienced class leaders. Class participants are given The Caregiver Helpbook to accompany the class and provide additional caregiver resources. Focuses on improving self-care by learning a new set of skills or "tools." Topics include: * Reduce stress * Improve self-confidence * Manage time, set goals, and solve problems * Communicate in challenging situations * Make tough decisions * Locate helpful resources A national program based on the Stanford Chronic Disease Self-Management Program. Learn more about the program

Transportation program that provides rides for people in and around their community. Learn more about transportation costs that are covered through waivers in the Community-Based Service Manual. MORE INFORMATION Provides transportation to medical appointments and social service visits * Provides bilingual drivers * Helps with preparation during and after the visits

Learn more about this service when paid for under waivers in the Community-Based Services Manual. MORE INFORMATION Provides homemade Korean food twice a day 365/days/year for seniors

This provider is registered as a "home management provider" by the Minnesota Department of Health. Tasks allowed with a home management registration include: housekeeping, meal preparation, and shopping. Home management registration does not allow the provider to perform home health care services to clients. For example, home management services do not include bathing, dressing, or grooming. A home management registration also does not allow the provider to help clients with medication, special diet preparations or feeding assistance.

Learn more about homemaking services when paid for under waivers in the Community-Based Services Manual.

A licensed assisted living facility provides sleeping accommodations and assisted living services including: * Assistance with dressing, eating, oral hygiene, hair care, grooming, using the bathroom and bathing * Providing standby assistance * Providing verbal or visual reminders to the resident to take regularly scheduled medication, which includes bringing the resident previously set up medication, medication in original containers, or liquid or food to accompany the medication * Providing verbal or visual reminders to the resident to perform regularly scheduled treatments and exercises * Preparing specialized diets ordered by a licensed health professional * Services of an advanced practice registered nurse, physician assistant, registered nurse, licensed practical nurse, physical therapist, respiratory therapist, occupational therapist, speech-language pathologist, dietitian or nutritionist, or social worker *Tasks delegated to unlicensed personnel by a registered nurse or assigned by a licensed health professional within the person's scope of practice * Medication management services * Hands-on assistance with transfers and mobility * Treatment and therapies * Assisting the person with eating when they have complicated eating problems * Providing other complex or specialty health care services * Awake staff available 24/7 to respond to residents' health and safety needs The Uniform Disclosure of Assisted Living Services and Amenities (UDALSA) and the Assisted Living Bill of Rights is available to all current and perspective residents as required by MN Statute 144G. Select the link below to the see the UDALSA for this location which describes services, supports and amenities available at the facility.

Classes and workshops on how to make decisions that can help your health as you get older or as a caregiver helping others. The programs have been tested through research and by real-world participants. MORE INFORMATION Offers classes: * Tai Ji Quan * Walk with Ease

A licensed assisted living facility provides sleeping accommodations and assisted living services including: * Assistance with dressing, eating, oral hygiene, hair care, grooming, using the bathroom and bathing * Providing standby assistance * Providing verbal or visual reminders to the resident to take regularly scheduled medication, which includes bringing the resident previously set up medication, medication in original containers, or liquid or food to accompany the medication * Providing verbal or visual reminders to the resident to perform regularly scheduled treatments and exercises * Preparing specialized diets ordered by a licensed health professional * Services of an advanced practice registered nurse, physician assistant, registered nurse, licensed practical nurse, physical therapist, respiratory therapist, occupational therapist, speech-language pathologist, dietitian or nutritionist, or social worker *Tasks delegated to unlicensed personnel by a registered nurse or assigned by a licensed health professional within the person's scope of practice * Medication management services * Hands-on assistance with transfers and mobility * Treatment and therapies * Assisting the person with eating when they have complicated eating problems * Providing other complex or specialty health care services * Awake staff available 24/7 to respond to residents' health and safety needs The Uniform Disclosure of Assisted Living Services and Amenities (UDALSA) and the Assisted Living Bill of Rights is available to all current and perspective residents as required by MN Statute 144G. Select the link below to the see the UDALSA for this location which describes services, supports and amenities available at the facility.

Providers with a comprehensive home care license are licensed by the Minnesota Department of Health. These services are for people who, because of an illness, disability, or physical condition, cannot perform the tasks for themselves, or who cannot travel to receive health services. A licensed comprehensive home care agency may provide the services of licensed health professionals such as: * Nurses * Physical, speech-language, and occupational therapists * Dieticians or nutritionists * Social workers The services may include medication management; complex medical care like tube feedings and ventilator care; hands-on assistance with transfers and mobility; treatment and therapies; assisting clients with eating when the clients have complicating eating problems; and other health-related procedures. Sometimes health-related tasks are delegated to and performed by unlicensed personnel under the supervision of a registered nurse or other licensed health professionals. Home care providers with a comprehensive license also assist people with non-medical tasks, such as going to the bathroom, bathing, and transferring from one location to another. In addition, some home care providers with a state-issued comprehensive license are Medicare certified. Medicare certification indicates that the agency has met additional federal standards and inspections. Medicare certification can be important if the person getting services seeks payment from insurance or Medicare. Check under Licenses and Certifications to see if this agency is Medicare certified.

A group of people that meet on a regular basis to share their experiences and provide mutual support. MORE INFORMATION Provides a caregiver support group every Tuesday from 10:00am - 12:00pm

Learn more about this service when paid for under the waivers in the Community-Based Services Manual.

Family caregiver training and education focuses on building caregiver skills, dealing with stress and managing the caregiver role. Learn more about family caregiver costs that are covered through waivers in the Community-Based Services Manual.

Program that works on behalf of individuals and/or groups to make sure that they receive the benefits and services for which they are eligible MORE INFORMATION They will help seniors with all the necessary application procedures to receive various government assistance benefits. They will help you with: * Medicare application and support * Medical Assistance application * Life subsidies application * Information and assistance for government subsidized apartment application * Public aid support * Social Security and citizenship support * Depression screening for seniors Seniors are encouraged to participate in community and cultural events.

Information, guidance and support for family and other informal caregivers, typically through in-person meetings, over the phone or using online communications. MORE INFORMATION This program offers the following services to caregivers of Korean elders aged 60 or older: * Caregiver support group * Caregiver training and counseling * Caregiver education * In-home senior respite care The Special Access program provides social services to the elders by exposing them to the mainstream programs for their qualified services.

Learn more about this service when paid for under the waivers in the Community-Based Services Manual.

Telephone check-ins provided to older adults or people with disabilities to enhance the health, safety and quality of life of people living alone.