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Metropolitan Area Agency on Aging retweeted
Medical Assistance enrollees: Keep your coverage! Watch for a packet in the mail soon about how to renew your Medical Assistance. More info: ramseycounty.us/content/medi…
Metropolitan Area Agency on Aging retweeted
We'll be watching to see if One Minnesota extends to the 1 million older adults who call this state home. Leadership across the lifespan is needed. Minnesota must be a great state to grow up AND TO GROW OLD.
Metropolitan Area Agency on Aging retweeted
The house Human Services Finance Committee will hear the volunteerism bill- HF1811 in the state office building room 200 at 1 pm (Mon). Pictured are some very awesome interns who helped us get here. Thank you Jasmine and William! #volunteerism loom.ly/kAk0jZE
ALT William presenting at Day at the Capitol
ALT Jasmine presenting at Day at the Capitol
Metropolitan Area Agency on Aging retweeted
Thanks to our Technology Sponsor, @trellisconnects , for helping make our 47th Annual Conference possible!
Metropolitan Area Agency on Aging retweeted
Let’s be honest, ANY conversation with @CathyWurzer is bound to be meaningful.
But I'm especially excited to chat with my friend and our community leader about the #caregiver crisis. Please join us on April 23:
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#SoManyGoodbyes #ENDALZ #Alzheimers
Metropolitan Area Agency on Aging retweeted
Medical access, poverty, crime, racism, and complex trauma all play roles in limiting Black life expectancy.
From @MinnPost
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Metropolitan Area Agency on Aging retweeted
To live up to our American ideals of justice, we must confront the injustice of #ageism. Collectively we have the power to confront this injustice by being aware of our implicit bias toward #aging as our country prepares for the 2024 presidential election.
.@SenSanders says 2024 GOP presidential candidate @NikkiHaley’s proposal for a mandatory mental competency test for politicians older than 75 is “absurd.”
“We are fighting racism, we're fighting sexism, we're fighting homophobia, I think we should also be fighting ageism.”
Metropolitan Area Agency on Aging retweeted
Targeted scams are becoming more & more common. Read Flora’s story & tips from @trellisconnects for how to handle a fraudulent phone call: trellisconnects.org/grandma-…
Metropolitan Area Agency on Aging retweeted
Senior caregivers are responsible for the well-being of older Minnesotans and help them age with dignity. 👩🏾⚕️ These caregivers deserve a wage that honors their dedication, but this can't be done without help from @GovTimWalz and #mnleg. 👇
Metropolitan Area Agency on Aging retweeted
SNAP is a critical resource that many Americans ages 50+ rely on. That’s why we are fighting at both the state and federal level to ensure more older Americans have the help they need to keep food on the table. spr.ly/60103oJf0
Metropolitan Area Agency on Aging retweeted
Check out this free learning opportunity for older adults from GWEP's community partner Trellis, Developed by the National Council on Aging! @MNGWEP @trellisconnects @PublicHealthUMN
yourjuniper.org/Classes/Regi…
Metropolitan Area Agency on Aging retweeted
Question out of left field, but can you think of well known Minnesotans who’ve talked about caregiving aging parents??
Metropolitan Area Agency on Aging retweeted
A great way to ring in the new year: a $35 cap on insulin for seniors.
Metropolitan Area Agency on Aging retweeted
How prevalent is the need for long-term care?
Our new survey reveals that 1 in 4 older Americans needed long-term care for themselves or a loved one — just in the past year.
More details about this critical need and its effects on older adults here:
Metropolitan Area Agency on Aging retweeted
A new screen tool for #longtermcare seekers just launched!
You'll be able to read full MDH investigations to help you determine if a provider is right for you or a loved one.
Many thanks to Scott Zerby who was instrumental in the development!
bit.ly/3VBOU4w
Metropolitan Area Agency on Aging retweeted
Trellis is proud to be part of the Community Care Hub Collaborative, an innovation in meeting health-related social needs for older adults. This Health Affairs article describes the vital role of hubs. ow.ly/ImrS50LQH0C
Metropolitan Area Agency on Aging retweeted
Support older adults in our community through @trellisconnects!
Metropolitan Area Agency on Aging retweeted
“It’s crucial for the community to learn how to cost-compare Medicare plans. Middle to high-income consumers do this all the time and they pay less."
spokesman-recorder.com/2022/…
Metropolitan Area Agency on Aging retweeted
Tomorrow is the official start of this year's Medicare Open Enrollment (October 15 - December 7).
Medicare and related health plans can be confusing. For unbiased help, turn to @trellisconnects and the Minnesota Senior LinkAge Line.
