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.
Nursing Home Visiting During COVID-19
/in News, Caregiving/by Erica SchottBack in March, when the pandemic first reared its ugly head, businesses were closed, shelter in place was the new normal, and visiting loved ones in nursing homes and similar […]
Best Wishes to Ron Skjong
/in News, MNRAAA Board/by Erica Schott(Pictured above, from left to right: Ron Skjong, Program Developer Molly Peterson, Executive Director Jason Swanson. Picture from Mark Wilmes, Tyler Tribute Editor) Ron Skjong joined the MNRAAA Board of […]
MNRAAA to Hold a Public Hearing/Meeting on July 15, 2020
/in News, Executive Director's Letter, Office News, Press Releases/by Erica SchottThe Minnesota River Area Agency on Aging (MNRAAA) will host a public hearing/meeting to gather public input on its Area Plan for 2021. This is a planning document, pursuant to […]
Visiting Those in Nursing Homes During COVID-19
/in Executive Director's Letter, Caregiving, Press Releases/by Jason SwansonAs a child, I was fortunate enough to grow up with great-grandparents within my hometown. This allowed me to get to know them and stirred my mind into the fascinating […]
Minnesotans Get Help to Stay Well in Their Homes with Research-Based Online Classes
/in News, Classes and Training, Press Releases/by Erica SchottCOVID-19 has brought the world to a sudden halt. Stores are closed, events are cancelled, and everyone is staying home. Juniper has embraced the challenges and developed an innovative way […]
MNRAAA Signs AARP Employer Pledge Recognizing the Value of Experienced Workers
/in News, Office News, Press Releases/by Erica SchottRecommits to Hiring Across an Age Diverse Workforce The Minnesota River Area Agency on Aging (MNRAAA) signed AARP’s employer pledge recognizing the value of experienced workers and recommitting to hiring […]
Meal Delivery During the Pandemic
/in Executive Director's Letter/by Erica SchottAs we continue through the COVID-19 pandemic, we realize that this is not going to be a short sprint but rather a marathon. Like any skilled marathoner will tell you, […]
MNRAAA Receives Grant from Minnesota Council on Foundations
/in News, Press Releases/by Erica SchottMinnesota River Area Agency on Aging, Inc. (MNRAAA) received $100,000 from the Minnesota Council on Foundations (MCF) to assist organizations serving older adults during the COVID-19 pandemic. “We are excited […]
Continuing to Work During COVID-19
/in News, Executive Director's Letter, Caregiving/by Erica SchottOur worlds have been flipped on its side recently with the latest pandemic sweeping across our communities. I wanted to take this opportunity to update everyone on how MNRAAA is […]
Volunteering During COVID-19
/in News, Executive Director's Letter, Volunteer with MNRAAA, Press Releases/by Erica SchottWith the events surrounding COVID-19, stay at home order from Governor Walz and unemployment uncertainties, we have heard a lot about volunteering. Pre-pandemic, the Minnesota River Area Agency on Aging […]