Minnesota Aging Pathways Outreach Services

Resource Specialists and volunteers provide comprehensive and unbiased phone-based and in-person assistance to aging adults, caregivers, service providers, and persons with disabilities who are enrolled in Medicare.

Resource Specialists also coordinate and conduct presentations and outreach activities to increase awareness of the niche areas of the Minnesota Aging Pathways.

Provide long-term care options counseling
Provide Medicare & health insurance counseling
Provide support and resources for caregivers
Conduct educational presentations on niche areas of MN Aging Pathways

Minnesota Aging Pathways is a free statewide service of the Minnesota Board on Aging and Area Agencies on Aging. Minnesota Aging Pathways is the federally designated State Health Insurance Assistance Program (SHIP) for Minnesota and is the place to call for Medicare and health insurance questions. Call 1-800-333-2433 for assistance, or visit Minnesota Aging and Disability Resources to chat live with a Minnesota Aging Pathways specialist.

Upcoming Classes

Visit our calendar or Eventbrite page to see the most current list of classes and presentations in southwestern Minnesota.

Minnesota Aging Pathways Classes and Presentations

The classes listed below are instructed by Minnesota Aging Pathways-trained specialists and volunteers.

To learn more about each class or presentation, click on the title, and a description will appear.

Minnesota Aging Pathways is the State Health Insurance Assistance Program (SHIP) and Senior Medicare Patrol for Minnesota. Specialists provide free one-to-one assistance with all Medicare and health insurance issues, and also provide in-depth long-term care options counseling. Information is objective and neutral.

If you are interested in attending or your organization is interested in hosting one of these classes or presentations, please contact Minnesota Aging Pathways at 1-800-333-2433.

Medicare 101

(60-minute class)

Medicare can be complicated, but Minnesota Aging Pathways is here to help. Whether you’ve been on Medicare for a few years and just need a refresher, or you’re brand new to Medicare, Medicare 101 will help you understand the basics so you can manage your health care options.

Medicare Changes

(60-miniute presentation)

Medicare can be complicated, and it changes from year to year. Come learn about what’s new in Medicare for 2026, so you can choose the best plan for your needs. This presentation is offered in the fall of each year during Medicare Open Enrollment.

How Minnesota Aging Pathways Can Help You - Older Adults and Caregivers

Minnesota Aging Pathways helps older Minnesotans and their caregivers find answers and connect to the services and support they need. We can help with Medicare, find prescription drug cost assistance, complete forms and applications, provide long-term care counseling, find resources in your community, connect people with caregiver support, and much more. Come learn how Minnesota Aging Pathways can help you and your family members.

How Minnesota Aging Pathways Can Help You – Providers & Counties

(30 minute presentation)

Minnesota Aging Pathways and Disability Hub MN

(90-minute presentation)

Disability Hub Minnesota is a free statewide resource network that helps people who have disabilities solve problems, navigate the health system, and plan for their future. Minnesota Aging Pathways helps older Minnesotans and their caregivers find answers and connect to the services and support they need. Disability Hub Minnesota and Minnesota Aging Pathways often work in partnership. Come learn more about how we can help you or the people you care for.

Preventing Fraud and Scams

(60-minute presentations)

Fraud and scams are on the rise, with some scammers specifically targeting older adults. But there are ways you can protect yourself and your personal information. This presentation includes information about fraud prevention, and you’ll learn how to detect and report fraud and scams, so you can keep your personal information and yourself safe.

Preadmission Screening for Hospitals and Clinics

(30-minute presentation)

A qualified health care professional must complete a preadmission screening (PAS) before admission to any Medicaid-certified nursing facility. Minnesota Aging Pathways can also provide resource coordination to help older adults return to a community setting after a nursing home stay or help people living at home who are at risk of losing their independence. This presentation is for professionals who want to learn more about how and when to submit a PAS to Minnesota Aging Pathways for nursing facility admission.

Preadmission Screening for Nursing Facilities

(30-minute presentation)

A qualified health care professional must complete a preadmission screening (PAS) before admission to any Medicaid-certified nursing facility. Minnesota Aging Pathways can also provide resource coordination to help older adults return to a community setting after a nursing home stay or help people living at home who are at risk of losing their independence. This presentation is for professionals who want to learn more about how Minnesota Aging Pathways’ PAS and level of care 90-day redetermination processes work, including how and when to submit a referral to Minnesota Aging Pathways.

Preadmission Screening Overview

(30-minute presentation)

A qualified health care professional must complete a Preadmission Screening before admission to any Medicaid-certified nursing facility, hospital “swing bed”, or certified boarding care, regardless of the length of stay or payer source. This presentation is for professionals wanting more information about the Preadmission Screening process and how it applies to their work and the consumers they serve. Instruction is provided by trained specialists who conduct Preadmission Screening.

Resource Coordination

(30-minute presentation)

Minnesota Aging Pathways assists older adults to remain in their homes or return to their homes from a facility by providing free in-depth support. Resource coordination and ongoing follow-ups promote long-term success in the community, while offering guidance and support to family members and caregivers.

Request a Minnesota Aging Pathways Presentation

Name *

E-Mail *

Phone Number *

Company/Organization

Type of Organization

County the organization is located in

City where Presentation/Class will be held

Presentation/Class interested in

This contact form is deactivated because you refused to accept Google reCaptcha service which is necessary to validate any messages sent by the form.

Minnesota Aging Pathways Outreach Services

Upcoming Classes

Minnesota Aging Pathways Classes and Presentations

Request a Minnesota Aging Pathways Presentation

MINNESOTA RIVER AREA AGENCY ON AGING

Quick Links

Follow us on