Affiliations & Helpful Links
We have provided helpful links to a variety of websites to help you. If you have any questions, please contact us today!
Federal & State Agencies
- » Center for Medicare & Medicaid Services
- CMS is the federal agency that regulates the Medicare and Medicaid programs. Site contains information about these programs.
- » Internal Revenue Service
- The IRS is the U.S. government agency responsible for tax collection and tax law enforcement. Contains downloadable forms, instructions, and agency publications.
- » Medicare
- The official U.S. Government site for people with Medicare: includes information about Medicare benefits.
- » NIH Senior Health
- Provides aging-related health information from the National Institutes of Health.
- » Social Security Administration
- Source of information about Social Security benefits, how to apply, and so forth.
- » Minnesota Board on Aging
- Established in 1956, the MBA is one of the pioneers in the field of aging policy, information, and assistance for seniors.
- » Minnesota Deaprtment of Revenue
- Information and tax forms. Online filing and payment options for individuals and businesses. Income tax information also in Spanish.
- » Minnesota Department of Human Services
- MDHS is the state agency that manages government health care programs. Site includes the Health Care Programs Manual, which is used by counties to administer these programs.
- » Minnesota Dept. of Health Nursing Home Inspection Survey
- Listing of results of nursing and boarding care home annual health care inspection findings conducted under federal Medicare and Medicaid regulations.
- » Office of the Minnesota Attorney General-Seniors
- Listing of guides issued by the Attorney Generals office to assist seniors with legal rights, fighting fraud, consumer tips, and so forth.
Housing
- » American Seniors Housing Association
- Information about housing options for seniors throughout the United States.
- » HUD Information for Seniors
- Information about housing options, financial assistance resources, and guides for making the right choice.
- » Twin Cities Senior Housing Guide
- The Senior Housing Guide offers information on resources and services that can help you remain in your home or research future housing opportunities.
Legal Information
- » ElderLawAnswers
- ElderLawAnswers supports seniors, their families, and their attorneys by providing information about legal issues facing seniors, a network of highly qualified elder law attorneys nationwide, and online practice tools for elder law attorneys.
- » National Academy of Elder Law Attorneys
- Provides a resource of information, education, networking, and assistance to those who deal with the many specialized issues involved with legal services to the elderly and people with special needs.
- » National Elder Law Network
- A source of dependable information on legal issues for seniors, their families, and advocates.
- » National Senior Citizens Law Center
- The NSCLC advocates before the courts, Congress, and federal agencies to promote the independence and well-being of low-income elderly and disabled Americans. They are experts on issues that affect seniors, such as federal rights, Medicaid, Medicare Part D, nursing facilities, and Social Security and SSI. They also publish consumer guides and newsletters for attorneys and advocates.
Legislation
- » Congress.org
- News, information and resources on Congress including votes, bills, assignments and information about individual members.
- » Minnesota State Legislature
- The home page of the Minnesota State Legislature. Includes links to the Minnesota House of Representatives, Minnesota Senate, joint commissions, Minnesota Statutes, etc.
Organizations for Persons with Disabilities
- » ALS Association
- The ALS Association is the only national not-for-profit health organization dedicated solely to lead the fight against ALS. The Association covers all the bases - research, patient and community services, public education, and advocacy - in providing help and hope to those facing the disease.
- » Access Press Sources/Resources
- Directory of organizations for persons with disabilities.
- » Alzheimers Research Center
- Information about treatment and prevention of Alzheimer's disease and other dementing illnesses.
- » Alzheimer's Association
- Provides information, education, and support for families dealing with Alzheimers disease.
- » The Arc of Minnesota
- Advocacy and Support for People With Intellectual and Other Developmental Disabilities and Their Families.
- » National Diabetes Information Clearinghouse
- Provides educational materials to increase knowledge and understanding about diabetes among patients, health care professionals, and the general public.
- » National Down Syndrome Society
- Not-for-profit organization supporting research in the United States. Includes details of education and advocacy programs.
- » Down Syndrome Association of Minnesota
- Down Syndrome Association of Minnesota 656 Transfer Road St. Paul, MN 55114 (651) 603-0720 (800) 511-3696 dsamn@dsamn.org
- » National Multiple Sclerosis Society, Minnesota Chapter
- Provides information, education, and support for families dealing with multiple sclerosis.
- » National Parkinson Foundation
- Provides information, education, and support for families dealing with Parkinsons disease.
- » National Resource Center for Traumatic Brain Injury
- Providing information for professionals, persons with brain injury, and family members. Also developing intervention programs, and assessment tools.
- » National Stroke Association
- National Stroke Association reaches out to people who want to learn more about stroke, have survived a stroke, know someone who has suffered a stroke, or care for a stroke survivor.
- » Struthers Parkinson's Center
- National Parkinson Foundation. The Parkinson Association of Minnesota was established as a chapter of the National Parkinson Foundation in January of 1996.
- » University of Minnesota Family Caregiving Center
- The Family Caregiving Center is dedicated to improving dementia care by supporting family-centered care. Our mission is to support family life through the entire course of the illness keeping families strong and connected. We dedicate efforts towards research, project innovation, training, and outreach to increase our understanding of how to support family-centered care.
Senior Organizations
- » American Association of Retired Persons(AARP)
- » Minnesota Senior Federation
- Presents issues worked on by the Federation, advocacy work, and resource center.
Services
- » DARTS (Dakota Area Resources and Transportation for Seniors)
- Minnesota nonprofit organization pioneering and providing in-home and transportation services and volunteer programs that meet the changing needs of seniors and their families.
- » Minnesota Help
- Online directory of services designed to help people in Minnesota identify resources such as human services, information and referral, financial assistance, and other forms of aid and assistance within Minnesota
- » National Guardianship Association, Inc.
- Provides educational, training, and networking opportunities for professionals and others interested in guardianship and protective services.
- » Senior Linkage Line
- Free telephone information and assistance service that makes it easy for older adults and their families to find community services.
Veterans' Benefits
- » Minnesota Veterans Home
- Information regarding the Minnesota Veterans Homes, including admissions information, current waiting periods, and so forth.
- » Veterans Administration
- Contains information about veterans benefits.