seniors
When the whole family needs help: Jewish Family Service of St. Paul's Senior Advocacy Services offers a variety of resources and support
If you live out of state and your aging parents require additional services, where do you turn? If there is dissension among family members about healthcare roles and responsibilities, who can you talk to?MORE »
New Heritage Park facilities focus on North Side seniors wellness
The Heritage Park Senior Services Center is nearing its official June 14 grand opening. In an official statement released prior to its completion last June, Minneapolis Public Housing Authority (MPHA) officials predicted that the 69,603 square foot senior health and wellness center “will help anchor future development in the Heritage Park Community.”MORE »
Mayday Eve with Vital Aging Network
Since its origins as a program for graduates of the ALVA/Evolve program the Vital Aging Network (VAN) has expanded with regular programing and active use of social networking tools to connect folks better than 50 years of age.
NEIGHBORHOOD NOTES | Mayday Eve with Vital Aging Network
Since its origins as a program for graduates of the ALVA/Evolve program the Vital Aging Network (VAN) has expanded with regular programing and active use of social networking tools to connect folks better than 50 years of age.MORE »
55+ Bicycling Mini Series
This leisurely ride welcomes 55+ bicyclists of all abilities. We look forward to riding with you! This social ride will explore Southeast, Downtown and Northeast Minneapolis. You need not attend the above class to participate, although it is encouraged.
55+ Walking Series: Walking Wednesdays
Join us to explore Minneapolis! The strolls will take place at 10am on the 1st and 3rd Wednesday, March to August. Stroll distances are 1.5 to 2 miles.
House passes tougher vulnerable adult, child neglect penalties
People who willingly neglect a vulnerable adult could face a more serious criminal charge. So could those who mistreat a child.MORE »
Nursing home funding models
Ninety-two-year-old Christine Stone spends a lot of time visiting friends in Minnesota nursing homes.
“And I’ve been impressed that the care has been at the same level for all patients in all those nursing homes,” said Stone, a senior advocate from AARP.MORE »
Intergenerational digital literacy classes in Alexandria
According to Pew Internet & American Life project, 78 percent of American adults are online and 59 percent of American adults send or read email every day (43 percent use a social networking site such as Facebook).MORE »
NEIGHBORHOOD NOTES | Senior Surf Day in Northeast Minneapolis on March 28
Many seniors are super surfers, tweeting and linking in and spending their retirement hours staying in touch with the grandchildren, the neighborhood, the Legislature and the globe. Others have thrown up their able hands and decided to sit out the social media wave. Interestingly enough, the distance between the two groups is not as great as some may suppose.MORE »
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