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Support Senior Nutrition Programs

A recent study by Defeat Malnutrition found that one in two older adults (65+) are at risk for malnutrition. Cooking for oneself becomes difficult as we age. Going to the […]

MNRAAA’s Age Friendly Community Efforts

For the past five years, MNRAAA has been fortunate to partner with the Southwest Initiative Foundation (SWIF) to work with our most rural (population under 3,000) communities on Age Friendly […]

MNRAAA Announces New Board of Directors Members

February 3, 2023 – The Minnesota River Area Agency on Aging, Inc. (MNRAAA) is pleased to announce the addition of two new members to the Board of Directors: Dianne Crowley […]

Minnesota River Area Agency on Aging awards over $5 million in grants

February 1, 2023 – The Minnesota River Area Agency on Aging, Inc. (MNRAAA) has announced 27 Title III funding awards totaling more than $5 million. The awards are funded under […]

MNRAAA Announces Retirement of Board Chair, Robert Roesler and election of the new Board Chair, Kandyce Peton

The Minnesota River Area Agency on Aging (MNRAAA) has announced a new chair for their board of directors, Kandyce Peton. Peton will take over the role on January 1, 2023. […]

Medicare Advantage Open Enrollment Begins January 1

Do Not Miss Your Chance to Change Medicare Advantage Plans! If you have a Medicare Advantage Plan, you have until March 31, 2023, to make changes to your plan. People […]

Live Well, Age Wisely with Trualta

with Laura Thomas, Director of Aging Well at Prairie Five Community Action Council A grandparent who is raising a grandchild, a spouse providing care for their partner, an adult child […]

Coming Soon – Medicare Open Enrollment begins October 15

Before you know it, Medicare Open Enrollment will soon be here. Each year, from October 15 through December 7, people on Medicare can reevaluate their coverage for the coming year. […]

September is Falls Prevention Month

Falls are expected to occur as we get older. FALSE. Falls are not a natural part of the aging process. Steps can and should be taken to prevent falls. Examples […]

Khou Lor Announced as a New MNRAAA Board of Directors Member

MNRAAA is pleased to announce the addition of a new member to the Board of Directors. Khou Lor has been appointed to serve on the MNRAAA Board of Directors, effective […]