Minnesota’s Aging Population and Disability Communities

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The Minnesota State Demographic Center Department of Administration presentation, Minnesota’s Aging Population and Disability Communities
from Susan Brower, Minnesota State Demographer
January 8, 2022

https://mnraaa.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/02/J-8gEEdJT0KSfJ8Yj_2Cwg.pdf

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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 future, you need to develop a plan – your plan. Attend a presentation by staff from the Senior LinkAge Line® and learn how to plan and pay for your long-term care needs. We can help you get started!

Planning ahead is about your future—for the expected (death someday) and the unexpected (not being able to care for yourself). Having a plan in place means you get to choose – where and how you live and who will take care of you. And knowing what you want will give your family peace of mind, make caring for you easier and save money.

Right now, you manage your finances and make informed medical decisions. Planning ensures that you make decisions in advance that your agents—the people you choose to carry out your wishes—will do for you.

Life is unpredictable. Start planning now to make sure you can live where and how you want to live as you age.

Everyone’s needs are different, but there is a lot you can do now to get your plan in place.

When: Tuesday, September 21- 1:00PM

Where: Free Virtual Online Class via Zoom

To attend this class, please pre-register at:  https://bit.ly/3CdRMuC

Please contact your Murray County A.C.E. Coordinator Joyce Wiekeraad at (507)836-8705 with any questions or for assistance in pre-registering for this presentation.

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Happy Holidays from MNRAAA 2020

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Greetings:

We want to take this opportunity on behalf of the Minnesota River Area Agency on Aging organization to wish you and yours happy holidays and Merry Christmas.

The year 2020, as has been stated numerous times since the calendar flipped from 19 to 20, has been a difficult one. We can sit here and reflect on all the negatives and get nothing accomplished. Or we can find that positive item, that take-away, that one glimmer of hope and be grateful for that.

The challenges have been immense and have taken a toll on every facet of our lives; however, we believe that we have been able to shift to meet our communities’ needs and this has only made us stronger. And with this strength, we shall continue growing and building into a prosperous new year!

We wish you, your loved ones, organizations and your communities the same hope for 2021.

 

All the best,

The Minnesota River Area Agency on Aging

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Voting Safely in 2020

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November 3, 2020 is Election Day. There are many races on the ballot this year in Minnesota including judicial, local, state, and federal ones. Here are some steps to make voting a smooth and safe process this year:

  • Check your voter registration status online at: mnvotes.sos.state.mn.us/VoterStatus.aspx If you need to register or re-register you can do it in-person on Election Day at your polling place. Just remember to check the proof of residence requirements beforehand. To vote in Minnesota you must be a U.S. citizen, at least 18 years old on Election Day, lived in Minnesota for 20 days, and completed all parts of a felony sentence.
  • Decide how you will vote. Early voting in Minnesota has begun and continues until November 2. You can vote early in-person at your local election office during scheduled hours or you can request a mail-in ballot at: www.sos.state.mn.us/elections-voting/other-ways-to-vote/vote-early-by-mail/.
  • Review your sample ballot to research the candidates before voting. You can bring your sample ballot with you into a voting booth.
  • If voting by mail this year, return it as soon as possible. Mailed ballots must be postmarked by Election Day or returned in-person to the county election office by 3 PM on Election Day. You can also return your mail-in ballot in person before Election Day or have someone deliver it on your behalf, which is called “agent delivery.”
  • Due to COVID-19 there is no witness requirement for mail-in ballots for registered voters. Non-registered voters will still need a witness to indicate their proof of residence.
  • Track your mail-in ballot online: mnvotes.sos.state.mn.us/AbsenteeBallotStatus.aspx to find out when it was mailed to you and ensure it was received and will be counted.
  • If voting in-person this year, double check your polling location: pollfinder.sos.state.mn.us/. It may have moved due to a shortage of election judges. Polls are open from 7 AM to 8 PM on Election Day and anyone who is in line at 8 PM is allowed to vote. Remember to wear a mask to keep you, the election judges, and your fellow voters safe.
  • If you need assistance with voting, you can bring someone to help, ask an election judge, use a machine to help you mark your ballot or even vote from your car. Find more information about voting accessibility and assistance at: www.sos.state.mn.us/elections-voting/election-day-voting/get-help-voting/.

Need additional information? Call 1-877-600-VOTE (8683), go to the Secretary of State’s website or contact your county election office.

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