Resources
Help beyond Rose Hill
Government agencies, local programs, and trusted organizations that offer seniors assistance. Links open in a new tab.
Community Block Nurse Programs
These local programs can connect you to a variety of free and paid services to keep you living at home.
- Living at Home Network (opens in a new tab)651-649-0315
Information for all Minnesota Block Nurse Programs. Search for a program near you, or start with one of the local programs below.
- Hamline Midway Elders (opens in a new tab)651-209-6542
- Southeast Seniors (opens in a new tab)612-331-2302
- Como Park Falcon Heights Living at Home Block Nurse Program (opens in a new tab)651-642-1127
- North End Area Seniors (formerly North End-South Como Block Nurse Program) (opens in a new tab)651-487-5135
- Highland Block Nurse Program (opens in a new tab)651-696-8425
- East Side Elders (opens in a new tab)651-683-2326
- Neighborhood Network for Seniors (opens in a new tab)651-646-2301
- North East Seniors for Better Living (opens in a new tab)651-808-1901
- St. Anthony Park Area Seniors (opens in a new tab)651-642-9052
Power-of-Attorney & Health Care Directives
These LawHelpMN guides from the Minnesota Legal Services Coalition are an excellent introduction to these critical and often misunderstood topics. They’re the same tools we use with our Power-of-Attorney and Health Care Directive clients.
- Power-of-Attorney (opens in a new tab)
LawHelpMN fact sheet
- Health Care Directives (opens in a new tab)
LawHelpMN fact sheet
- Guardianship and Conservatorship (opens in a new tab)
LawHelpMN fact sheet
State of Minnesota
State programs for reporting abuse, assessing needs, and finding services.
MAARC is Minnesota’s single entry point for all adult abuse reports. Reports are forwarded to the appropriate agencies, including Adult Protection and Law Enforcement, depending on the allegation.
MAARC is not a substitute for 911. Call the police if you need to report a crime.
- MnCHOICES Assessments (opens in a new tab)
An online tool to help you identify what services you need and connect you with providers.
- Minnesota Department of Human Services (opens in a new tab)
Explore these programs and services to see if you qualify for additional programs or state help.
- Trellis (Minnesota Aging Pathways) (opens in a new tab)1-800-333-2433
Trellis, formerly the Metropolitan Area Agency on Aging, offers a broad range of senior services. Perhaps the best known is Minnesota Aging Pathways (formerly the Senior LinkAge Line), which answers your questions and connects you to resources.
Federal Government
National programs for health insurance and retirement benefits.
- Medicare (opens in a new tab)
America’s single payer health insurance for those 65 and older.
- Social Security (opens in a new tab)
America’s public pension system.
Other Organizations
Nonprofits and advocacy groups for older adults.
- Minnesota Elder Justice Center (opens in a new tab)
A free resource to prevent and deal with abuse, neglect, and financial exploitation.
- AARP (opens in a new tab)
An interest group that advocates for senior issues and has a website with information on nearly every topic related to seniors and aging. Membership famously comes with discounts at many retailers and service providers.
Not sure where to start?
Call us. We can help you sort through your options and connect you with the right services.