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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 Program provides: * Caregiver coaching * Caregiver consultations * Support groups * Family meeting facilitation * Information and assistance CareNextion is a free web-based tool that helps caregivers coordinate responsibilities and cares: * A shared calendar to organize tasks and errands * Journal feature to track progress, doctor's visits and important information * Document storage and access * Consult with a social worker

A group of people that meet on a regular basis to share their experiences and provide mutual support. MORE INFORMATION Offers support groups: * Caregiver support group * Memory Loss support group * Parkinson's support group

Learn more about a specific topic and how to connect to additional resources and services. MORE INFORMATION The Minnesota Gerontological Society (MGS) is a professional membership organization, with information services available to the general public. They serve as a resource for those seeking information and discussion on aging issues. Resources include: * Family and consumer-focused materials on aging in Minnesota * Academic resources for students and researchers on aging * Research on aging, locally and nationally * Resources on senior transportation challenges and options * Free monthly webinars that feature expert presenters on issues related to aging

Creates policies and administers programs for nursing homes, boarding care homes and nursing facilities for people with mental illness. It sets rates and reviews nursing facility cost reports to determine payments for Medicaid-certified facilities. It also ensures that nursing homes are following regulations regarding: * Nursing facility services * Quality of care * Transitions to and from a nursing facility level of care Offers resources providing information on nursing facilities and nursing facility care, including the Nursing Home Report Card, which helps consumers compare the quality of care in nursing facilities across the state.

Learn more about a specific topic and how to connect to additional resources and services. MORE INFORMATION A Health and Wellness coordinator is available to make friendly home visits and help connect seniors to services that may be available to help them in their home. Family members can request visits if they would like a professional opinion about solutions to special issues that elderly family members may be dealing with.

Learn more about a specific topic and how to connect to additional resources and services. MORE INFORMATION An educational outreach organization focusing on the needs of an aging population, including: * Housing * Caregiving * Transportation * Fraud and abuse prevention * Financial and legal needs/resources Products include: * A Game Plan for Aging [TM] * A Game Plan for Caregiving [TM] All services are provided through one-to-one consultations. Seminars are also provided.

Information for clients, families and caregivers including: * File a complaint * View complaint and survey findings * Verify a license or credential * Find a facility or provider * Find a funeral home * Bill of Rights * Resident and provider resources * Electronic Monitoring Consent Information for consumers about choosing a facility including: * Find a facility or provider * Minnesota assisted living and home care provider surveys * Minnesota Nursing Home Report Card * Minnesota Assisted Living Report Card