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.

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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/research-technical-resources/aptau/learning-and-development/webinars/committee-webinars/technical-services-and-innovation-webinars/public-transportation-responds/https://www.apta.com/public-transit-response-to-coronavirus/
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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
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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
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Legal Assistance for Older Americans Administration for Community Living https://acl.gov/sites/default/files/COVID19/C19-LegalAssistOlderAdults_2020-03-18.pdf
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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
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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
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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/
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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
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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/
Survival Guide: Navigating ACL’s Guidance for Administering Title IIIC During the COVID-19 Pandemic Administration for Community Living https://acl.gov/sites/default/files/common/AoA%20–%20Replacement%20-%20AOA%20-%20Survival%20Guide%20-%2007.27_cm.docx (Word Document)
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Resources and Tools to Support COVID-19 Emergency Preparedness and Response The National Resource Center on Nutrition & Aging https://nutritionandaging.org/covid-19/
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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
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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
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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
National Respite Guidelines for COVID-19 ARCH National Respite Network and Resource Center https://archrespite.org/national-respite-guidelines-for-covid-19
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What is Respite Care? National Institute on Aging https://www.nia.nih.gov/health/what-respite-care