Resources

Life360 (Free with pay upgrades) – Life360 brings your family closer with smart features designed to protect and connect the people who matter most. Create private circles, share locations get smart notifications.

My House of Memories  (Free) -The My House of Memories app lets you explore objects from the past and share memories together. It’s been designed for, and with, people living with dementia and their carers.

Red Panic Button (Free)  – The app will immediately send an SMS and an E-MAIL with your GPS coordinates in a Google Maps link to all your emergency contacts. Get out of trouble, find a loved one or help others with only ONE button push on your phone screensaver.

Housing Link (Free) – Simplifying affordable housing. Housing options in different Twin Cities neighborhoods for families participating in the Section 8 voucher and public housing programs.

InMyArea (Free) – Senior citizens are losing $2.9 billion each year due to online scams. Help protect yourself or your loved ones with these step-by-step, easy-to-follow guides to help with the essentials.

Guide to Senior Care Affordability and Financial Resource in Minneapolis (Free) – This guide provides information on the cost of senior care in Minneapolis. It also offers an in-depth look at financial assistance programs and low-cost senior housing options in the Twin Cities.

Prepare + Prosper (Free) –
Financial Wellness for Everyone.
Combining the power of caring volunteers, training, and expert advice to make financial wellness easier.

Minnesota Seniors (Free) – A comprehensive directory of aging-in-place services, events, housing, health care, and more!

Guide to Senior Care Resources in Minnesota (Free) – This comprehensive site provides helpful information and directories pan-Minnesota.

Meals on Wheels – Provides nutritious food, a wellness check, and a personal connection that helps older adults stay healthy and independent in their own homes.

MyPlate – Set nutrition goals and create menus from the U.S. Department of Agriculture.

HeatShare Minnesota – HeatShare provides energy assistance year-round for natural gas, fuel oil, propane, electricity, and furnace checkup and repairs (Twin Cities area only for furnace repairs).

American Academy of Audiology – Information about hearing loss and options.

Department of Human Services – Programs, advocacy, and resources for the hard of hearing.

Limitless Cycling – Limitless Cycling brings adaptive bicycles to seniors, veterans, and the less-abled to provide social interaction, movement, and the love of the outdoors within our community.

National Center on Elder Abuse – Red flags of abuse and what you can do if you suspect an elder is being abused.

Prevention.com – Keep your mind sharp with tips and fun challenge games.

Vision Loss Resources – Provides services, skills, and community of support to aid in reclaiming life after vision loss.

Vision Loss Resources – Provides services, skills, and community of support to aid in reclaiming life after vision loss.

Web MD – Information on all kinds of health issues.

Aging in Place (Free) is a resource hub for seniors and their families to learn more about the specific aspects of aging in place.

Minnesota Medicare Advantage Plans – Helping You Navigate Medicare Advantage Plans.

Minnesota Senior LinkAge Line – (800) 333-2433 Understanding Medicare can sometimes be complicated. If you need fair and unbiased help, you can call Minnesota’s Senior LinkAge Line^® at 1-800-333-2433

Prime Timers Minneapolis/St. Paul – Social, educational, and cultural organization for mature gay and bisexual men.

Senior Recovery Program – Nonprofit organization providing a unique and comprehensive recovery program for men and women, 50 years of age or older, who are abusing or have become dependent on alcohol or drugs.

Vital Aging Network – Helps older adults be self-sufficient, live fulfilling and meaningful lives, and contribute to vital communities.

Honoring Choices Minnesota – Information on advance care directives and downloadable forms.

Minnesota Network of Hospice and Palliative Care – Information on health care directives and downloadable forms.

The Center for Spirituality and Healing – Offers information on integrating complementary and conventional care to enrich the health and well-being of individuals, organizations, and communities.

Technology | Tips (Free) – A Senior’s Guide to Navigating Tech Issues in 2021.

Moving for Seniors | The Ultimate Guide to Planning a Move (Free)

These moving tips for seniors can make the process much easier.

How to Get Free or Low-Cost Incontinence Supplies | Learn how you can get the best and most affordable selection of adult diapers for improved tranquility and comfort.

Saint Anthony Park Area Seniors.  (Free) St. Anthony Park Area Seniors is a neighborhood program that strengthens our community by providing services and activities for independent seniors.

Aging & Dental Health, an educational dental health guide for seniors. (Free) This resource highlights the steps to maintaining your natural smile as you age, common dental health issues, paying for dental care, and more.

Start Senior Solutions (Free) Start Senior Solution’s elder advocates help seniors and caregivers manage crises and navigate the challenges of aging.

Guide to Veterans Benefits for Assisted Living & Long-Term Care, 2023. (Free) This report explains the available VA-related payment sources and the long-term care options available to Veterans and their surviving spouses.

Hello4Health (Free) is an initiative by Allina Health to help people build social connections for better health. We know staying connected to others is critical to maintaining good health, just like exercising, drinking water, and eating healthy. Like traditional ways to build wellness, building social connections requires time, energy, and intention.

Staying Safe Online (Free): A Senior’s Guide to Internet Security. For senior citizens, the internet opens up new avenues for communication, learning, and entertainment, enhancing quality of life and fostering connections with loved ones. However, the digital world also presents a range of security challenges. Cyber scams, phishing attempts, and data breaches pose significant threats, particularly to seniors, who malicious actors may disproportionately target due to perceived vulnerabilities.

Age-Friendly Minnesota/Nature Expanding nature opportunities for older people in Minnesota (Free) Nature enriches lives at every age and significantly benefits our health and well-being. Minnesota’s Multisector Blueprint for Aging calls on us to explore public spaces for all ages and all seasons, such as age-friendly parks or programming that connects us to the abundant nature around our state.

We invite you to learn more about the work underway by some of our Age-Friendly Minnesota community grantees to enhance our access to nature as we age. Check out the free resources below and check back for new items added as they become available.