Medicare Open Enrollment options

The End Is Near – Review Your Medicare Plan Options by December 7

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The annual Medicare Open Enrollment Period ends December 7. If you are on Medicare, it’s important that you review your plan options each year to: Save money Get the benefits […]

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Save Money on Medications

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Most people don’t realize the high cost of prescription medications until they, or someone they care about, experiences a personal health crisis. High drug costs can negatively impact a person’s quality of life. It may even force them to make difficult decisions – should I buy healthy food or my medicine […]

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Social Isolation

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One evening, my family and I discussed going out to see some friends when we were abruptly reminded that we could not! It felt weird, but we had to be […]

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CAPABLE Program Expands Eligibility Area

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In partnership with Allina Health – Home Health and Habitat for Humanity, the Minnesota River Area Agency on Aging is now accepting referrals for a new, grant-funded CAPABLE program. CAPABLE […]

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National Family Caregivers Month

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National Family Caregivers Month is celebrated every November and is a time to recognize and honor caregivers across the country. It is also a time to raise awareness of caregiving […]

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Dementia Capability Training Moves Online

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On November 1 and 4, MNRAAA is hosting an online Dementia Capability training for 16 caregiver consultants in our 27-county service area. Caregiver consultants help caregivers develop strategies to achieve […]

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Stop – Look – Review for 2022

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Once again, it’s time for Medicare Open Enrollment, which runs from October 15 through December 7. This is the time when you can make changes to your Medicare and/or your […]

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Planning and Paying for Long Term Care

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Where and how you live is very important to all of us. This becomes even more important as we age. To make sure you’re in the driver’s seat for your […]

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NOTICE OF 2022 TITLE III FUNDING CYCLE

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Mankato, MN, August 12, 2021 – The Minnesota River Area Agency on Aging (MNRAAA) is seeking applicants for funding under Title III of the Older Americans Act.  Funding is available […]

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