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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
https://mnraaa.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/MNRAAA_Horizontal_Web_transparent-300x57.png00Erica Schotthttps://mnraaa.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/MNRAAA_Horizontal_Web_transparent-300x57.pngErica Schott2021-10-27 11:48:282021-10-27 11:48:56CAPABLE Program Expands Eligibility Area
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
https://mnraaa.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/MNRAAA_Horizontal_Web_transparent-300x57.png00Erica Schotthttps://mnraaa.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/MNRAAA_Horizontal_Web_transparent-300x57.pngErica Schott2021-10-15 21:18:442021-10-15 21:18:44Planning and Paying for Long Term Care
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 […]
https://mnraaa.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/MNRAAA_Horizontal_Web_transparent-300x57.png00Erica Schotthttps://mnraaa.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/MNRAAA_Horizontal_Web_transparent-300x57.pngErica Schott2021-08-13 10:10:462021-08-13 10:10:46NOTICE OF 2022 TITLE III FUNDING CYCLE
The Senior LinkAge Line and Disability Hub MN can connect you with the services and support you need. Finding the right services can be intimidating. Find out how the Senior […]
Save Money on Medications
/in Medicare, Senior LinkAge Line®/by Erica SchottMost 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 […]
Staff Retreat – August 2021
/in Office News/by Erica SchottSocial Isolation
/in News, Executive Director's Letter/by Erica SchottOne 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 […]
CAPABLE Program Expands Eligibility Area
/in News, Program Development/by Erica SchottIn 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 […]
National Family Caregivers Month
/in Caregiving/by Erica SchottNational 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 […]
Dementia Capability Training Moves Online
/in Program Development, Caregiving, Classes and Training/by Erica SchottOn 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 […]
Stop – Look – Review for 2022
/in Medicare, Senior LinkAge Line®/by Erica SchottOnce 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 […]
Planning and Paying for Long Term Care
/in Other/by Erica SchottWhere 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 […]
NOTICE OF 2022 TITLE III FUNDING CYCLE
/in News, Grants Contract Management, Press Releases/by Erica SchottMankato, 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 […]
Senior LinkAge Line and Disability Hub MN Virtual Presentation
/in Senior LinkAge Line®, Classes and Training, Press Releases/by Erica SchottThe Senior LinkAge Line and Disability Hub MN can connect you with the services and support you need. Finding the right services can be intimidating. Find out how the Senior […]