MINNESOTA RIVER AREA
AGENCY ON AGING
Administrative Office
201 N. Broad St.
Suite 102
Mankato, MN 56001
Phone: 507.387.1256
Fax: 507.387.6223
201 N. Broad St.
Suite 102
Mankato, MN 56001
Phone: 507.387.1256
Fax: 507.387.6223
Provided through Older Americans Act funding from the Minnesota Board on Aging.
Linda Giersdorf, Executive Director of MNRAAA to Retire
/in Executive Director's Letter, Office News, MNRAAA Board, Staff Announcements, Press Releases, Other/by Erica SchottLinda Giersdorf has announced her retirement as the Executive Director of the Minnesota River Area Agency on Aging (MNRAAA). In her 35 years of service to the MNRAAA, Linda has […]
Request for Public Review and Comment on 2019 Older Americans Act Funding Proposal
/in Office News, Other/by Erica SchottIn accordance with the Older Americans Act (Section 315(c)(1)), the Minnesota River Area Agency on Aging is soliciting the views of older adults, providers and other stakeholders on two parts […]
Every Vote Counts
/in Executive Director's Letter, Other/by Erica SchottWelcome to the Summer Edition of MNRAAA news. I hope you will enjoy reading about recent “happenings” at MNRAAA as well as upcoming opportunities and events. A significant opportunity will […]
Medicare is Changing in Minnesota
/in Medicare, Senior LinkAge Line®, Press Releases/by Erica SchottMedicare Cost Plans, a type of Medicare plan very popular in Minnesota, will be ending on December 31, 2018 for many, but not all Medicare beneficiaries. This will affect Medicare coverage for many people on Medicare across the state.
Falls Prevention Day: September 22
/in Other/by Erica SchottThe 11th annual Falls Prevention Awareness Day will be observed on September 22, 2018 – the first day of fall.
Workplace Chronic Disease Self-Management Program
/in Program Development, Classes and Training/by Erica SchottMillions of adults live with one or more chronic health conditions. A chronic health condition is an on-going health problem or disease such as diabetes, heart disease, arthritis or other long-term problem. Workplace Chronic Disease Self-Management Program (wCDSMP) builds participants’ confidence in their ability to manage their health condition.
MNRAAA can now train wCDSMP leaders. This program is an adaptation of the six-week Chronic Disease Self-Management Program and contains similar content, but is rearranged into one-hour segments for the workplace.
Spotlight on Title III Services: CCT Senior Transportation Program
/in Grants Contract Management, Other/by Erica SchottCentral Community Transit’s (CCT) mission is to cost effectively meet the many transportation needs of the residents of Kandiyohi, Renville and Meeker Counties by providing safe, cost-effective transportation through the many bus and volunteer driver services it provides.
Flooding in Southwestern Minnesota
/in Other/by Erica SchottSevere flooding, road closures, flooded homes and businesses, power outages, evacuations, damaged crops – these are just some of the words we heard during the recent, very heavy rainfalls in […]
Notice of 2019 Title III Funding Cycle
/in Grants Contract Management, Office News, Press Releases/by Erica SchottMankato, MN, June 22, 2018 – The Minnesota River Area Agency on Aging is seeking grant applicants for Title III services in southwest Minnesota for the funding period of January […]
Engage at Every Age
/in Executive Director's Letter, Office News, Other/by Erica SchottWelcome to the spring edition of MNRAAA news. I hope you will enjoy reading about what’s happening at MNRAAA and find the updates we’ve included useful and worth sharing with […]