COVID-19 Resource Guide for Organizations
MNRAAA recognizes that the COVID-19 Pandemic has challenged our organizations to change the way we look at doing business. As the State of Minnesota begins to open up many questions abound about how to safely open, certain requirements that need to be met and what to do if a positive test comes back.
MNRAAA has created a resource guide for organizations to review best practices and tips to assist them as we continue to open back up. This guide is meant for review by each organization and that organization to choose its best way to go about re-opening. For more information or assistance please feel free to reach out to us.
If you are looking for resources for older adults and caregivers, please contact the Senior LinkAge Line at 1-800-333-2433 or www.minnesotahelp.info.
Assisted Transportation
| Title | Organization | Website |
| The Impact of COVID-19 on Transportation Access and Social Isolation | National Aging and Disability Transportation Center | https://www.nadtc.org/resources-publications/the-impact-of-covid-19-on-transportation-access-and-social-isolation/ |
| Previous Trainings & Webinars | National Aging and Disability Transportation Center | https://www.nadtc.org/training-webinars/category/training-webinars/list/?tribe_paged=1&tribe_event_display=past |
| Cleaning and Disinfection for Non-Emergency Transport Vehicles | Centers for Disease Control and Prevention | https://www.cdc.gov/coronavirus/2019-ncov/community/organizations/disinfecting-transport-vehicles.html |
| Public Transit Response to Coronavirus or COVID-19 | American Public Transportation Association | https://www.apta.com/public-transit-response-to-coronavirus/ |
Chore Services
| Title | Organization | Website |
| Keeping Your Home Healthy Before, During and After Caregiver Visits | AARP | https://www.aarp.org/caregiving/home-care/info-2020/cleaning-during-coronavirus.html?intcmp=AE-CAR-CAH-EOA3 |
Home Modifications
| Title | Organization | Website |
| How to Make a Home Safe for Your Aging Parent | AARP | https://www.aarp.org/caregiving/home-care/info-2019/safety-tips.html?intcmp=AE-CAR-CAH-R3-C3 |
Legal
| Title | Organization | Website |
| Legal Assistance for Older Americans | Administration for Community Living | https://acl.gov/sites/default/files/COVID19/C19-LegalAssistOlderAdults_2020-03-18.pdf |
Self Directed Services
| Title | Organization | Website |
| What do Direct Service Providers for People with Disabilities Need to Know About COVID-19? | Centers for Disease Control and Prevention | https://www.cdc.gov/coronavirus/2019-ncov/hcp/direct-service-providers.html |
Telephone Reassurance
| Title | Organization | Website |
| Engage Virtually | Administration for Community Living | https://acl.gov/sites/default/files/oam/2020/EngageVirtually.pdf |
| COVID-19 Resources for Older Adults: Create Connections Without Technology | engAGED: The National Resource Center for Engaging Older Adults | https://www.engagingolderadults.org/create-connections-without-technology |
| Staying Safe at Home During the Coronavirus Crisis | Eldercare Locator and the Alliance for Aging Research | https://www.n4a.org/files/Customizable%20COVID-19%20flyer.pdf |
Transportation
| Title | Organization | Website |
| The Impact of COVID-19 on Transportation Services for Older Adults and People with Disabilities: A Conversation with Section 5310 Programs | National Aging and Disability Transportation Center | https://www.nadtc.org/event/the-impact-of-covid-19-on-transportation-services-for-older-adults-and-people-with-disabilities-a-conversation-with-section-5310-programs/ |
Visiting
| Title | Organization | Website |
| Managing the Effects of Social Distancing in Oder Adults During COVID-19 | U.S. Department of Health & Human Services | https://files.asprtracie.hhs.gov/documents/managing-the-effects-of-social-distancing-in-older-adults-during-covid-19.pdf |
| Staying Connected at Home During COVID-19 | Eldercare Locator and engAGED: The National Resource Center for Engaging Older Adults | https://www.n4a.org/files/EL-engAGED_Stay%20Home_Final-508.pdf |
Congregate Meals
| Title | Organization | Website |
| Additional FAQ About OAA Nutrition Program Implementation During the COVID Pandemic (Word Document) | Administration for Community Living | https://acl.gov/sites/default/files/common/AoA%20-%20Additional%20FAQs_OAA%20Nutrition%20Program%20Implementation%20Covid19_04172020.docx |
| Phased Reopening Guidelines for Senior Nutrition Program Operations During the COVID-19 Public Health Emergency (Word Document) | Administration for Community Living | https://acl.gov/sites/default/files/common/AoA%20-%20Nutrition%20Reopening-Final%20-%205-5-20_1.docx |
| Frequently Asked Questions: Nutrition Services – Emergency Management | Administration for Community Living | https://acl.gov/sites/default/files/COVID19/C19FAQ-NutritionEM_2020-03-12.pdf |
| Questions & Answers: From the Meals on Wheels America Town Hall on March 17, 2020 | Administration for Community Living | https://acl.gov/sites/default/files/COVID19/C19Q%26A-MOWATownHall_2020-03-31.pdf |
| Resources and Tools to Support COVID-19 Emergency Preparedness and Response | The National Resource Center on Nutrition & Aging | https://nutritionandaging.org/covid-19/ |
Nutrition Services Program
| Title | Organization | Website |
| Resources and Tools to Support COVID-19 Emergency Preparedness and Response | The National Resource Center on Nutrition & Aging | https://nutritionandaging.org/covid-19/ |
Caregiver Access Assistance
| Title | Organization | Website |
| Supporting Family Caregivers of Older Adults Through Times of Stress and Isolation | Resources for Integrated Care: Resources for Providers & Plans for Medicare-Medicaid Integration | https://www.resourcesforintegratedcare.com/Older_Adults/2020_Webinar/Supporting_Family_Caregivers_Stress_and_Isolation |
| Ready, Set, KNOW…Let’s Talk COVID-19: For Families, Friends and Care Providers of Individuals With Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities | Washington State Developmental Disabilities Council | https://informingfamilies.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/03/Lets-Talk-COVID.pdf |
| Coronavirus (COVID-19) Resources and Articles for Family Caregivers | Family Caregiver Alliance: National Center on Caregiving | https://www.caregiver.org/coronavirus-covid-19-resources-and-articles-family-caregivers |
| COVID-19 Fact Sheet for Grandfamilies and Multigenerational Families | Generations United | https://www.gu.org/app/uploads/2020/03/COVID-19-Fact-Sheet-3-17-20.pdf |
| COVID-19 and Family Caregiving | Caregiver Action Network | https://caregiveraction.org/covid-19 |
| Coronavirus (COVID-19): Tips for Dementia Caregivers | Alzheimer’s Association | https://www.alz.org/help-support/caregiving/coronavirus-(covid-19)-tips-for-dementia-care |
| Additional COVID-19 Guidance for Caregivers of People Living with Dementia in Community Settings | Centers for Disease Control and Prevention | https://www.cdc.gov/coronavirus/2019-ncov/need-extra-precautions/caregivers-dementia.html |
| Guidance for Group Homes for Individuals with Disabilities | Centers for Disease Control and Prevention | https://www.cdc.gov/coronavirus/2019-ncov/community/group-homes.html |
Large Group Information Events
| Title | Organization | Website |
| Senior Centers Connect: Promoting Social Connection While Practicing Physical Distancing | National Council on Aging: National Institute of Senior Centers | http://www.advancingstates.org/sites/nasuad/files/u24453/Senior%20Centers%20Connect%20final%20upated%2004082020.pdf |
Respite
| Title | Organization | Website |
| Respite and Caregiving Resources in the Time of COVID-19 | Access to Respite Care and Help: National Respite Network and Resource Center | https://archrespite.org/Covid-19-Respite-Resources |
| What is Respite Care? | National Institute on Aging | https://www.nia.nih.gov/health/what-respite-care |
Self-Directed Respite
| Title | Organization | Website |
| What is Respite Care? | National Institute on Aging | https://www.nia.nih.gov/health/what-respite-care |