AGING WELL RESOURCE LIST
These are referrals only. These agencies and individuals are not a
part of the Living at Home Block Nurse Program.
HAMLINE MIDWAY ELDERS,
A Living at Home/Block Nurse Program
1514 ENGLEWOOD AVENUE
ST. PAUL, MN 55104
651-209-6542
e-mail address: [email protected]
www.hmelders.org
www.lahnetwork.org
RESOURCE LIST CATEGORIES
-HOME UPKEEP/REPAIR and YARD SERVICES
-HOUSEHOLD JOBS/CLEANING/NON-MEDICAL RESPITE/ADULT DAY
CARE
-HOME HEALTH - AIDES AND R.N.s
-SENIOR CONGREGATE DINING
-ADULT DAY CARE
-PHYSICAL/MENTAL HEALTH, (SOCIALIZING, EXERCISE, FOOT
CARE, HAIR AND MORE)
-MENTAL HEALTH SERVICES
-DENTAL AND HEALTH CARE
-HEALTH ASSOCIATIONS
-HOME ADAPTATIONS/MEDICAL EQUIPMENT
-HOME MODIFICATIONS
-MONITORING, SAFETY
-TELEPHONE REASSURANCE
-PLANNING AHEAD
-LONG-TERM CARE INSURANCE
-MOVING AND SENIOR HOUSING OPTIONS
-MEDICARE/INSURANCE BILLING-ADVOCACY,QUESTIONS
-TRANSPORTATION
-PHARMACY DELIVERY
-FOOD RESOURCES
-OTHER INTERESTING WEBSITES
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HOME UPKEEP/REPAIR and YARD SERVICES
Tara Green
College student available for cleaning, yard work, organizing, painting, etc
for people of all ages. $15/hour.
651-260-0426
Josh Lezer
Chores, small moving/lifting jobs. $15-20/hour.
651-528-0325.
Metro Lawn & Snow, Full service, free estimates. 651 690-5227.
HOME HELP Maintenance Budget Solutions
Handyman, lawn care, reliable snow and ice removal, 25 years local
experience. Gutter cleaning, and more.
www.homeownermaintenanceexpert.com
http://www.homeownermaintenanceexpert.com.
HomeSmart-through Excel Energy
$16/month to insure five appliances. Uninsured repair costs spread over
three months' payment.
1-866-837-9762
Fischer Lawn Service & Snow Removal
Free estimates - Seasonal or Per Time. Senior friendly, senior discounts.
Fees will vary with lot size and services needed. I also provide these
services for UCare and Medica client referrals. I am insured.
Contact: Tom 651-233-7754, or cell phone 651-489-7301
Robert Turner Lee
[email protected]
Hamline Midway resident who does snow removal, tree care, and more.
Certified arborist. Small driveways, roofs and sidewalks. Competitive rates,
free estimates.
612-747-8556
(tom) Monson Snow, 651 895-0809. Full service, free estimates.
Full Services Maintenance Resource
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Independent contractor who lives in the Midway area and does a great job
with lawns and shoveling/ice, as well as handyman and general
maintenance.
Contact: Bob Wulf at 651-647-5500, mailbox full
Joe Weiss
Licensed handyman: Cement, electricity, carpentry, tile, window repair and
replacement.
(651) 783-2850 [email protected]
GRAB-BAR INSTALLATION
Provide and install grab-bars.
Contact: Paul Althoff 612-822-0756
ActivStyle, Inc.
for grab-bar installation. (See Home Adaptations/Medical Equipment
section for description of company.)
Contact: Guy White 612-520-9333 or 1-800-651-6223
COUNCIL OF CHURCHES Paint-A-Thon
a/k/a River Creek Handyworks
Painting, volunteer service-work on houses, outbuildings - painted, exterior
only. No cost. Done in August. Apply in May.
Contact: 612-721-8687 Deirdre Pope
Hamline Midway Elders 651-209-6542
HOUSEHOLD JOBS/CLEANING/
NON-MEDICAL RESPITE/ADULT DAY CARE
Jeanne Schuld. Cleaning, companion care, errands, and more. One-time or ongoing
needs. Hamline Midway resident experienced as a live-in caregiver. References
available, $15-$25/hour. Cell 414 331-2966, [email protected]
Angelie Ryah,
St. Paul, MN
[email protected]
Cell 651.329.2250
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Seasonal landscaping work. Senior Care Companion for seniors and their families in the
Hamline-Midway neighborhood where I have lived for 19 years. Daily living help,
companionship, meal prep, rides to activities, light housekeeping, pet care, medication
reminders, or other daily needs. Experience with complexities of memory loss issues and
physical challenges with seniors at all ability levels.
Touching Hearts at Home
651 452-6825
Non-medical in-home support
Household Chores, Light housekeeping, Washing and arranging dishes, Taking out garbage
Change and wash linens, Ironing, Dust, Organize and clean closets/cupboards, Sweep and wash
floor, Clean kitchen appliances
W. 7th Homemaking Program
*Extended service to Hamline Midway
Staffed by homemakers formerly employed to Sisters Care. Sliding fee scale.
For more information, contact Hallie or Emily at 298-5493, x 207. $22/hour, 2-hr
minimum.
Vet Visits to Your Home
3 Pound Cats
Preventative care, physical exams, and vaccines for pets in your home
$6 vaccines, $45 exam, 2nd pet $10
Dr. Marie Louderback, DVM, 651 765-4107 or [email protected]
Affordable Senior Housing
Directories: www.housinglink.org, Senior Housing Guide-print
version available at libraries or HM Elders.
Common Bond Communities 651 291-1570, St. Paul Public
Housing (651 298-5664), Redeemer Arms (Dale St. St. Paul),
651 280-2280. Most charge 1/3 income. Some
have waiting lists months to years--so apply early and often.
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Housing Crisis Response is a collaborative effort in Ramsey County to
provide housing services and support for Ramsey County families,
single adults, and unaccompanied youth who are homeless or at
imminent risk of becoming homeless.
If you or someone you know are homeless or about to become homeless
you can call one phone number to get help. The numbers are:
•Families: 651.215.2262 - Calls are answered Monday-Friday 8:00-4:30.
•Single Adults: 651.647.2555 - Appointments are needed and must be
scheduled through the Housing Screener.
HOME HEALTH / AIDES, PCAs AND R.N.s
Hamline Midway Elders (through Recover Health)
Home health aides for bathing, dressing, some light housekeeping and
errands. Nursing, PT, OT, Independent Living Skills, and more. MondayFriday. Informative website: www.recoverhealth.org. All services billed to
Medicare or other source when possible, but private pay available, one
hour minimum visit.
Contact: HM Elders at (651) 209-6542 or Recover, (952) 926-9808
In-home Recover footcare services available to HM residents 60+
$30/visit.
HOME CARE SOLUTIONS
8-24 hour personalized in-home assistance. Extended-hour services could
include assistance with all personal cares (bathing, dressing, grooming),
walking transfers, exercise programs, bowel and bladder control devices
and training programs, meal prep, medication reminders, household
services for maintaining safe, clean environment, accompanying client to
appointments. Licensed, bonded and insured. Contact Home Care
Solutions for initial nursing assessment. Medication set-ups at no
additional charge. On-going communication maintained between nurse,
physician and family. Fees: $26.50/hr.- (8 hrs. min.); or $288/day (live-in
rate).
Contact: 952-924-0677
Informative website: http://www.homecaresolutions.info/
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HOME INSTEAD SENIOR CARE - Non-medical companions and home care
Services Provided include conversation and companionship, meal prep and
clean-up, medication reminders and monitoring, assistance with walking
(i.e. one arm), reading/writing letters, playing cards, mending, watering
plants. Home helper provides light housekeeping and transportation.
3 hour/week minimum commitment but can be on an on-call basis.
$29/h for 2 hours
$26/h for 3 hours
Contact: 651-747-8722
Informative website:
http://www.homeinstead.com/161/ouroffice/default.aspx
LIVHOME - Care Management and Services
A care management system used to provide quality services to people that
is timely and matched to client’s needs. Up to 24-hour direct care including
bathing, meds set up, and more. They will provide a free assessment.
Contact: 952-545-0570
Touching Hearts at Home: Non-medical companionship
750 South Plaza Drive
Mendota Heights, MN 55120
Services Provided include non-medical companionship, light housekeeping,
overnight stays, shopping.
Contact: Shannon or Noel 651-452-6825
Catholic Charities Respite Care
Available to primary caregivers for elders 60 years +, who cannot be alone
more than two hours at a time. Sliding-fee donation scale. Four hours per
week.
Contact: 651-215-2246
Informative website: http://www.ccspm.org/caregiver_support.aspx
Lyngblomsten Home Health Agency
Home Health Services provides a wide array of services such as
medication reminders or set-ups, skilled nursing care, hygiene assistance,
housekeeping, and meal preparation. With such services, many people are
able to remain living in their own homes or apartments.
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Flat rates: $14/30 min., $21/hr. for 2-3 hrs.
Contact: 651-632-5420 or 651-646-2941
Informative website:
http://www.lyngblomsten.org/support_services/home_health.php
HealthEast Homecare
Home care, field nursing, home health aide, physical/occupational
therapist, speech, medical, social workers. Frequently billable to Medicare,
referral from Health East provider required.
Informative website: http://www.healtheast.org/home_care/index.cfm
Contact: 651-232-2800
Fairview Homecare
Informative website: http://www.fairview.org/homecare/
Contact: 612-728-2468
Synergy Homecare, 651 964-3727
Companion Care, Homemaking, and Personal Care, $22-32/hour
Jim Zenk, Roseville
SENIOR CONGREGATE DINING
Senior congregate dining is a great way for us to maintain good health through
nutritious meals along with the opportunity for activities and socializing.
LYNGBLOMSTEN SENIOR CENTER
1415 West Almond Avenue
St. Paul, MN 55108
Suggested fee: $4.00 per meal
Time: 12:00 noon, Monday through Friday
Transportation: Tuesday and Thursday, $2.00 round trip
Contact: Geri Rutz 651-632-5330
Informative website:
http://www.lyngblomsten.org/support_services/community_center.php
ADULT DAY CARE
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Adult Day Programs are a wonderful resource for seniors who would benefit from
specialized care, socialization and activity during the day. These programs also
help caregivers take a break by providing a safe, structured environment for their
loved ones.
Lakewood Adult Day Center, Maplewood
2080 Woodlyn Ave., (651) 779-9858, x24.
SHALOM HOME, INC.
740 Kaye Ave.
St. Paul, MN
Pre-admission screening done by Shalom Home staff. Transportation can be
arranged with Metro Mobility through Shalom for $6.00 per day (round trip).
Bath $15.00 extra. Would like regular schedule but can accommodate
occasional participants as needed for emergencies and as space is
available. Hours: 8am to 4:30pm, Monday through Friday. Caregiver
support avail. as well. Billed monthly.
Informative website: http://www.sholom.com/adultday.html
Contact: Jim McDonald 651-637-0234
Golden Living Center-Lake Ridge
2727 North Victoria Street
Roseville, MN 55113
Pre-admission screening done. Transportation can be arranged through Metro
Mobility. Bath with whirlpool $15.00 extra. Physical therapy, occupational
therapy, speech therapy, and beauty shop. Meals and snacks included.
Fee: $13/hour, flexible scheduling.
Hours: 7:30 am - 4:30 pm, Monday-Friday. No Holidays.
Contact: Kelly Beckman 651-483-5431
WILDER ADULT DAY HEALTH CENTER
Martin Luther King Center
St. Paul, MN 55104
Pre-admission assessment done by Wilder social worker. Program includes
social and recreational activities, monthly monitoring of weight and blood
pressure by nurse, health education, exercise, and specialized therapy.
Shower extra for $12.00. Physical therapy, occupational therapy, and
speech therapy available. 7am to 5pm, Monday - Friday. Fees: $66.00
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per day (sliding fee scale available). Can do half day program but charge
for full day. www.wilder.org
Contact: Barb Zeis 651-290-8677
LYNGBLOMSTEN’S “THE GATHERING”
Providing a safe and enjoyable environment for those who are experiencing
early-stage memory loss and giving respite to caregivers who desire a
break. Offered twice/month 10a.m. to 3 p.m., $45/day in 3-4 Twin Cities
locations.
Or Contact: Carolyn Klaver, RN, Coordinator of The Gathering, at 952261-5235
Informative website:
http://www.lyngblomsten.org/support_services/gathering.php
PHYSICAL/MENTAL HEALTH,
(SOCIALIZING, EXERCISE, FOOTCARE,
HAIR AND MORE)
Hamline Midway Elders
Arthritis Foundation Exercise Program
Free, offered seasonally, 2x/week, at Hamline Methodist Church. (651) 209-6542.
Appropriate for seniors with or without arthritis.
Hamline Midway Elders-Healthy Moves
Available to seniors 60+. Free, in-home instruction and 3-month phone/in-home
coaching on simple exercises to improve function in tasks of everyday living. (651) 2096542
Jimmy Lee Recreation Center
OXFORD COMMUNITY CENTER
270 N. LEXINGTON PKWY.
651-642-0650
St. Paul. Drop-in and scheduled events.
RECREATION FOR ADULTS 50+ PROGRAM
WEDNESDAYS 9:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m.
Arts & Crafts, Badminton, Cards & Coffee, Computer Lab, Driver
Improvement, Healthy Living, Health Screenings,Table Tennis, Walking
Track, Water Aerobics
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ACTIVE SENIORS PROGRAM
Keystone Community Center
2000 St. Anthony Avenue
St. Paul, MN 55103
Includes exercise classes, blood pressure clinic, foot care clinic, health
speakers, card groups, day trips and parties. Low cost or free.
Contact: Senior Center 651-645-7424 for questions or request current
newsletter with calendar of scheduled events.
St. Anthony Block Nurse Program
Free Arthritis Foundation Exercise Classes, donations accepted.
(651) 642-9052
ROSEVILLE AREA SENIOR PROGRAM
Roseville Community Center
1910 West County Rd. B
Roseville, MN 55113
Includes information and assistance, health programs, senior dining, social,
educational, recreational classes and programs, van transportation for
residents to Center, grocery store and medical appointments.
Contact Senior Program: 651-604-3520 for questions and current
newsletter with calendar of scheduled events.
LYNGBLOMSTEN SENIOR CENTER
1415 West Almond Avenue
St. Paul, MN 55108
Social and educational programs, congregate dining (call for reservations),
van transportation.
Contact: Geri Rutz 651-632-5330
TOTAL CARE BODY, NAILS AND HAIR
MN licensed health aide and nurse aide doing in-home hair care.
Wash, cut and style - $43.00; Haircut - $26.00; Perm, cut and style $73.00; Manicure - $15.00.
Contact: Edie Michaelson 651-398-1193 or 651-450-2437
FOOTCARE
Hamline Midway Elders (through Recover Homecare)
$30/visit.
Contact: Monica 651-209-6542
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Note: Diabetic patients often have access to free footcare at their primary clinic or orthopedist.
Ask your doctor! Also ask about Medicare-funded orthopedic shoes.
Downsize and Declutter
*Use caution when listing your personal information on the internet. Leave items OUTSIDE for
pickup after making arrangements. If you'd like help listing an item, call HM Elders.
Goodwill Equipment Loan--Fairview Ave., St. Paul. Gratefully accepts used wheelchairs,
walkers, bath benches, commodes, canes, and more, Monday-Friday 9-4.
Empty The Nest
Sharon Fischman, 612-998-0102
www.emptythenest.net
Free personal property removal service.
Total home cleanouts more reasonable than any other service. We recycle as much as we can.
Food goes to food shelves, metal goes to scrappers, etc.
MENTAL HEALTH SERVICES
 LEAP for Seniors (Life Enrichment Action Program): An
innovative, community collaborative project led by Jewish
Family Service of St. Paul.
Depression and prolonged sadness are not a part of healthy aging.
Affordable in-home support resource, (651) 698-0767. Outreach workers
will work with you in your home to improve wellness and set goals.

People Incorporated offers in home mental health services to clients 55 and over
who are unable/unwilling to access mental health resources in the community.
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Many commercial insurance plans and health management organizations cover
these services. Our staff will verify insurance benefits before the first visit. We
also accept private –pay clients and medical assistance.
612- 872-2000 to schedule an intake assessment.
University of Minnesota Medical Center
Outpatient Program for Older Adults-4 hours per day plus lunch, 2-5
days/week
*Group therapy addressing current symptoms/stressors
*Education re: mediation and diagnosis
*Skill-building, problem solving
Intake, (612) 672-2736
HAMM CLINIC
408 St. Peter Street, Suite 429
St. Paul, MN 55103
A non-profit mental health resource whose services include outpatient psychiatric
care and psychotherapy for individuals, couples, families and group; common
problems include anxiety, depression, couple and family difficulties, low selfesteem, relationship issues, and other inner conflicts which may be impacting a
person’s emotional health and quality of life. Length of treatment depends on the
person’s needs and circumstances.
Sliding fee based on ability to pay under annual household income and number of
dependents.
Contact: 651-224-0614
SHANNON STAIGER, M.A., LICSW
Licensed Psychotherapist
Macalaster/Groveland Area
St. Paul, MN
Clinical counseling individuals and couples, including retirement-age transitions.
Contact: 651-642-5073 (voice mail)
VOLUNTEERS OF AMERICA SENIOR MENTAL HEALTH at Keystone
W. 7th Community Center St. Paul Location
Volunteers of America Senior Mental Health Services provides a variety of
services: senior-specific psychiatry; in-home counseling by licensed
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therapists; group therapy related to depression, addiction, and other
ailments; free consultation regarding senior mental health, and more. VOA
accepts Medicare B, Medicaid, private health insurance, Ramsey County
funding sources, and more.
Contact: 763-225-4054
Informative website:
http://www.voamn.org/Services/SeniorServices/tabid/2497/Default.aspx
SENIOR RECOVERY PROGRAM
1351 Frost Avenue
St. Paul, MN 55109
Our staff and volunteers bring help and hope to older or disabled persons who
may have trouble with drugs or alcohol. Help is available for both the dependent
person and the family. We furnish transportation to and from meetings for
residents of Ramsey County. Our wish is to have you remain in the best of health
possible, free and independent.
Website: www.senior-recovery.org
For further information and meeting times
CONTACT: 651-773-0473
Staff is also available to give talks on this topic to your group or gathering.
DENTAL AND HEALTH CARE
University of Minnesota Dental School
Lower-priced dental care available by students under the supervision of
licensed dentists. (612) 624-8400
Helping Hand Health Center, W. 7th St. (651) 224-7561. Accepts MA,
sliding fee.
Open Cities Health Center (651) 290-9200
Dunlop St., St. Paul, MN
Dental Clinic serving patients of all income levels.
Dementia and Memory Loss Clinics
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These clinics are available for dementia identification and/or diagnostic testing of the person suspected to
have Alzheimer’s or a related dementia. The Alzheimer’s Association promotes sharing information on
community resources.
Call the Alzheimer’s Association Minnesota - North Dakota’s 24/7 Information Helpline at
1-800-272-3900 for additional information.
GRECC (Geriatric Research, Education & Clinical
Center) Memory Loss Clinic*
Veteran’s Admin. Medical Center
1 Veterans Drive, 11 G
Minneapolis, MN 55417
612-725-2051 *Veterans only
Neurological Associates of Saint Paul
1650 Beam Avenue
Maplewood, MN 55109
651-221-9051
Noran Neurological Clinic
910 East 26th Street
Minneapolis, MN 55404
612-879-1500
(Has other offices in Fridley, Burnsville,
Edina, Plymouth, Brooklyn Center, and
Maplewood)
Alzheimer’s Disease Program Abbott-Northwestern
Hospital
Minneapolis Neuroscience Institute
800 E. 28th Street
Minneapolis, MN 55407
612-863-3200
The Memory Clinic
University of Minnesota Medical Center/Fairview
2312 South 6th Street, Suite F-275, 2nd Floor West Bldg.
Minneapolis, MN 55454
612-273-8720 www.memory.umn.edu
Hennepin Faculty Associates - Augustana Clinic
1425 10th Avenue South
Minneapolis, MN 55414
612-337-7410
Regions Hospital - Seniors Clinic
640 Jackson Street
St. Paul, MN 55101
651-254-2729
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HealthEast - Bethesda Hospital
559 Capitol Boulevard
St. Paul, MN 55103
651-326-2178
Health Partners – Riverside Clinic
2220 Riverside Avenue South
Minneapolis, MN 55454
612-371-1600 (main number)
952-967-7616 (appointment phone number)
(most major health plans are accepted)
Psychiatric Recovery Clinic Department of Neurology
2550 University Ave W HealthPartners Speciality Clinic
Suite 229 North 401 Phalen Blvd.
St. Paul, MN 55114 St. Paul, MN 55130
612-281-5314 651-254-7900
HEALTH ASSOCIATIONS
Alzheimer’s Association
952-830-0512
www.alz.org
*Advice and support for all types of memory loss/dementia
Parkinson’s Disease Foundation
www.parkinson.org
1-800-457-6676
Minnesota Stroke Association
www.strokemn.org
1-800-647-4123
American Cancer Association
www.cancer.org
1-800-227-2345
American Heart Association
www.americanheart.org
1-800-242-8721
American Lung Association
www.lungusa.org
651-227-8014
American Diabetes Association
1-888-342-2383
www.diabetes.org
612-593-5333
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Arthritis Foundation
www.arthritis.org
651-644-4108
Vision Loss Resources
www.visionlossresources.com
MN Department of Health
www.health.state.mn.us
651-224-7662
651-215-5800
UCare MN - Health Care Coordinator
www.ucare.org
612-676-3554
HOME ADAPTATIONS/
MEDICAL EQUIPMENT
Handi Medical
Univ. & 280. Carries scooters, reachers, bedpans, commode liners, walkers and more.
Medicare, insurance, or private pay. Catalogs available.
ICanConnect
Equipment for those with both a hearing and vision deficit who qualify by
income. ($64,000 for household of 2). Computers, braille displays, cell
phones, tablets, monitors, magnifying software, screen readers, caption
telephones, amplified phones and accessories. No age limit. Email
[email protected], 612-990-3834
MN TELEPHONE EQUIPMENT DISTRIBUTION PROGRAM
Provides FREE phones with amplified speakers and ringers to qualified
seniors with hearing loss. Block Nurse staff can install the phone.
Application through Hamline Midway Elders Program.
Contact Monica: 651-209-6542
Informative website:
http://www.dhs.state.mn.us/main/idcplg?IdcService=GET_DYNAMIC_CON
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JACKSON MEDICAL SUPPLY
982 Thomas Avenue
Carries scooters, reachers, bedpans, walkers and more. Medicare,
insurance, or private pay. Catalogs available. Now also offering hearing
services, care and equipment.
Contact: 651-645-6221
Informative website: http://jacksonmedicalequipment.com/
GOODWILL EQUIPMENT LOAN PROGRAM
Raised toilet seats, canes, walkers, crutches, bath benches, wheelchairs
and more, available FREE for long-term loans.
Call Allison Scheel, Monday 7-11 am., Tu-Thurs. 7-3:30pm.
651-379-5922
Informative website:
http://www.goodwilleasterseals.org/site/PageServer?pagename=serv_sup_
MedEquip
DYNAMIC LIVING
We offer hundreds of kitchen products, bathroom helpers and unique daily
living aids that promote a convenient, comfortable and safe home
environment for people of all ages. Our products are well designed,
attractive and provide easy-to-use features. Great for seniors, busy parents
and people with arthritis, limited vision or other physical challenges.
Catalog available to look at in Hamline Midway Elders office.
Contact: 1-888-940-0605, M-F, 8am-5pm
Website: www.dynamic-living.com
THE ASSISTED LIVING STORE
Catalog/interneg store created by licensed gerontologist. Carry many
clever products that promote independence in mobility, eating, dressing,
managing arthritis, hearing, incontinence, medication management, and
more. Accept private pay, Medicare, and other third-party payers.
Contact: 1-888-388-5862
Website: www.assistedlivingstore.com
MN LOW VISION STORE
Phillips Eye Institue
18
710 E. 24th St.
Mpls, MN 55404
Carries a variety of products to manage low vision/blindness including
talking watches, amplified phones, magnifiers, 20/20 vision markers, large
calendars and many other empowering products.
Contact 612-775-8967 M-F 10-4
Informative website: http://www.mnlowvision.com/
ACTIVSTYLE, INC.
Fully line of top-quality, best-price incontinence supplies (their specialty),
special sizes (including extra large), diabetic supplies, and other home
health needs. Free samples, free home consultations. Also install grab
bars. Ensure nutritional drinks at competitive price. Accept MA, private
pay, insurance, and handles the billing.
Contact: Guy White 612-520-9333 or 1-800-651-6223
HOME MODIFICATIONS
RAMP PROJECT
Metropolitan Council for Independent Living (MCIL): Safe, quality modular
ramps constructed at the home of anyone in need, including one program
tailored to veterans. Materials cost by sliding fee scale: $100-2500
depending on income.
Contact: Jim Williams 651-603-2029
Tree Trust
Accessible Homes, LLC in South St. Paul 651-450-5629.
American Ramp Systems 612-315-1558
Gerry Flood, General Contractor
Experienced contractor available for some home modifications 651
633-6433
VISION LOSS RESOURCES
Non-profit providing free coaching and in-home consultations to
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recommend techniques, resources and products to manage vision loss.
Contact: 651 224-7662
Informative website: http://www.visionlossresources.com/
SENIOR HOUSING OPTIONS
"A Place for Mom." FREE housing search service for men and women. Provide
geographical area, budget, care and amenity preferences, and a senior housing
specialist will provide you a list of openings, even book free tours for you.
Toby Mullenger, A Place for Mom - Eldercare Advisor
Minnesota
763-425-4424
866-333-0698 toll free
[email protected]
Golden Girl Housing, Inc.
Helps single women develop and locate shared housing
alternatives through education, networking, and collaboration.
(612) 332-7200
www.goldengirlhomes.edu
Senior Housing Guide booklet—comprehensive listings updated
annually. Available FREE from HM Elders and other sources.
MONITORING, SAFETY, TELEPHONE
REASSURANCE
Put your mind and those of your loved ones at ease. Knowing you are safe and
secure in your home is an important part of maintaining good health and
independence.
MONITORING AND SAFETY
Lifeline via Recover Health Homecare. Free installation coupon available
from HM Elders, monthly maintenance fee following. 952-926-9808.
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FAIRVIEW LIFELINE
600 W. 98th Street, Suite 10
Bloomington, MN 55420
Sliding fee- home safety monitoring device. Lifeline is an easy-to-use
personal medical alert service that ensures that older and disabled adults
living at home get quick assistance whenever it is needed–24 hours a day,
365 days a year. Not necessary to be a Fairview patient to be eligible for
sliding fee service. Free activation coupon available from HM Elders ($80
value).
Contact: Deborah Thomas 952-885-6185 or 1-866-827-5039
Informative website: www.fairview.org/Lifeline
TELEPHONE REASSURANCE
Vision Loss Resources
Our mission is to assist people who are blind or visually impaired achieve
their full potential and to enrich the lives of all persons affected by
blindness or vision loss.
Contact: Ellen Morrow M-T 7-5
651-224-7662
Informative website: http://www.visionlossresources.com
PLANNING AHEAD
Are you thinking about selling your home, or do you need help with estate
planning, long-term care insurance, financial planning, or long-term care
planning and management?
Kathleen Blackford, LLC, CPA, Elder Care Specialist
Available for retirement planning, estate and trust planning, and more
(651) 748-1889
[email protected]
www.kblackford.com
Phorsen, Brieidinger, and Novak Accounting-North St. Paul
(651) 770-8822 Jay Breidinger, Devon Staff, Jordan Olsen
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Beth Wills, Financial Planner
Attorney specializing in wills, trusts, estates
(651) 635-1705
Allison Burke, Attorney
Wills, Power of Attorney, Health Care Directives, MA Applications,
Guardianships/Conservatorships, Probate, Social Security Disability
(612) 217-2137 [email protected]
Laura Garbe, Erickson & Associates, PA
Attorney specializing in wills, trusts, estates
(612) 465-0080
CHARLES HAAS, Financial Planner
3485 Willow Lake Blvd., Suite 500
Vadnais Heights, MN 55110
Charles Haas is an independent financial planner providing financial
services and advice pertaining to mutual funds, comprehensive asset
management accounts, annuities and other tax-advantaged investments,
advanced estate, business, tax and retirement planning, and insurance.
Contact: 651-481-1495
Midwest Funeral Pre-Planning Consultants
Jeanne McGill, Certified Pre-Planning Consultant, Certified Senior
Advisor
Ph 612 978-4948, [email protected]
PROFESSIONAL FIDUCIARY, INC - Representatives
2401 Lowry Ave. N.E.
Minneapolis, MN 55418
A professional staff with a commitment to advocacy, empathy, humanity
and dignity providing individualized services to help families navigate
difficult situations. Services include acting on behalf of an individual in the
role of trustee, guardian, conservator, representative payee, executor,
power of attorney, health care agent, and personal care coordinator.
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Contact: 612-781-8799
LIFE AND ESTATE PLANNING FOR ADULT CHILDREN
WITH SPECIAL NEEDS
Daryll Stenberg-Life Planning for Persons With Disabilities
and Their Families
Metro 320-543-3193 Toll Free 800-487-5310
[email protected]
901 7th St. PO Box 1005, Howard Lake, MN 55349
Jennifer Anderson, Atty.
Estate and Life Planning for people with disabilities and their families.
952-920-8444
LONG-TERM CARE INSURANCE
MINNESOTA DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE (Insurance department)
Contact: 651-296-4026
Brochures on website:
http://www.state.mn.us/portal/mn/jsp/content.dosubchannel=536881550&programid=536905848&sc3=null&sc2=null&id=536881350&agency=Commerce
MINNESOTA HEALTH INSURANCE COUNSELING PROGRAM
Contact: 1-800-333-2433
Informative website: http://www.mnaging.org/advisor/SLL_SHIP.htm
National Association of Insurance Commissioners has produced a
booklet entitled A Shopper’s Guide to Long-Term Care Insurance.
Booklet on website:
http://www.pueblo.gsa.gov/cic_text/health/ltc/guide.htm
MARK GALLAGHER
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CALL: 774-8759
Health insurance broker who can help in selecting the right Medicare
supplemental benefits, long term care insurance, etc. Office on White Bear
Avenue, but can do some work by mail and telephone.
Portico Healthnet
(651) 603-5100
Free service to help the uninsured access health insurance.
MEDICARE/INSURANCE BILLING
ADVOCACY, QUESTIONS
STRATIS HEALTHCARE
Local branch of Medicare devoted to investigating care and claims
problems related to discharge, care and improper billing.
Contact: 1-800-633-4227 or TTY/TTD 1-877-486-2048
TRANSPORTATION
MEDICARE SUPPLEMENTAL BENEFIT
Call the customer service number on your supplemental
insurance card to ask whether your plan includes paid
rides to medical appts. Some primary clinics provide this
benefit as well.
METRO MOBILITY
Available to anyone not able to use regular bus service due to disability.
Service to medical appointments, grocery store, visiting, congregate dining,
social services, recreation and personal, retail and more. Monday Sunday (5am.-1am.). Fees: $2.00 non-peak; $2.50-peak: 6am to 9am and
3:30pm to 6:30pm, M-Fri., not including holidays.) Lift service available.
Contact: 651-602-1111 for application and intake procedure.
Informative website:
http://www.metrocouncil.org/transportation/paratransit/intro.htm
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LYNGBLOMSTEN SENIOR CENTER
1415 West Almond Avenue
St. Paul, MN 55108
Ambulatory seniors in Como area (lift services available). Senior dining on
Tuesdays and Thursdays only. Monday transportation to St. Paul area
doctor appointments. $1.00 suggested donation to Senior dining at
Lyngblomsten and $5.00 suggested donation for Monday doctor
appointments.
Contact: Geri Rutz 651-632-5330
Informative website: http://www.lyngblomsten.com/551_club/about.php
Hamline Midway Elders
Available to HM residents 60+. Free, donations to program appreciated. 48 hours notice
required, 651 209-6542.
Roseville Area Senior Program
Transportation for Roseville area seniors.
PHARMACY DELIVERY
LLOYD’S PHARMACY
720 N. Snelling Avenue
St. Paul, MN 55104
Home delivery of medications or medications and store merchandise to
Hamline Midway area residents. $1.50 delivery fee. Free to Hamline
Highrise on Monday through Saturday.
Contact: 651-645-8636
Rainbow Pharmacy, 1201 Larpenteur Ave. W., (651) 489-8620, delivered
Mon. and Thurs. btw 12 p.m. and 3 p.m.
(651) 489-8620
Cub Pharmacy 651 646-8858
Midway Location. Prescription delivery twice monthly included for
Store to Door grocery delivery customers.
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FOOD RESOURCES
GROCERY DELIVERY
STORE TO DOOR
1821 University Ave., Suite S-109
St. Paul, MN 55102
Age 65+ and disabled, in need of grocery shopping assistance: Grocery
delivery once every two weeks. Can order less often but at a minimum of
once per month. Shopping done at Cub. Manufacturer and store coupons
can be used. Delivery fee is sliding fee scale. Some free deliveries
available.
Contact: Maureen between 9am - 3pm, M-Fri. 651-642-1892
WIDMER’S SUPER MARKET
Call Monday between 7am to 10:00 am. for orders on the day of delivery.
Leave your phone number and the home delivery coordinator (Mitch) will
call you back to take your order. Note: This is a “full service” grocery.
They have fresh produce, fresh meat (cut daily in the store), dairy, paper,
laundry, household and hygiene products. $5.00 flat delivery fee.
Contact: 651-699-4700
Coborn's (formerly Simon Delivers)
MEALS ON WHEELS PROGRAM
Meals on wheels program delivers tasty nutritionally balanced meals to seniors 60
years and older who have special needs. Diabetic, low-sodium and weight
reduction menus available.
KEYSTONE COMMUNITY SERVICES
Meals on Wheels provider if you live West of Lexington and South of
Larpenteur. Meals delivered between 11:30 and 12:45, Monday through
Friday. Sliding fee.
Contact: Mary Kay or Jeannie 651-645-7424
Informative website:
http://www.keystonecommunityservices.org/meals.html
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WILDER MEALS ON WHEELS
Meals on Wheels provider if you live West of Lexington and South of
Larpenteur. Meals delivered between 11:30 and 12:45, Monday through
Friday. Sliding fee.
(651) 280-2500
KEYSTONE FOOD SHELF(651) 645-7424
Additional grocery pick-up available once per month. Hamline Highrise
residents should visit MLK Food Shelf.
Consumer-Directed Nutrition Program-Available to clients on some
Ramsey County programs. Can pay friend, neighbor or homemaker to
shop for and/or prepare nutritious meals. More information and application
assistance available from HM Elders.
NUTRITION ASSISTANCE PROGRAM FOR SENIORS
Great way to stretch your food budget: Provides monthly box of canned fruits,
vegetables and juices; dry and canned milk, American cheese; canned meat, peanut
butter, dry beans, cereal and rice, instant potatoes or pasta. Pick up from Hamline
Highrise, 777 Hamline Ave., or have HM Elders do it for you. Low income required.
Provide your name, birth date, address and monthly income to Monica to participate.
Contact: Monica 651-209-6542
or e-mail Monica at [email protected]
Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program--SNAP is the federal
name for the food support debit card. Application is based on income
and made by completing a form and talking by phone with a
representative.
Fare for All--Your choice of one food variety package per month, at
cheap rate. For more information, contact HM Elders.
Meet Like-Minded Neighbors
Hamline Midway Coalition
Mission: The Hamline Midway Coalition is dedicated to making the
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Hamline Midway neighborhood a great place to live, learn, and work.
Advice for starting a block club, addressing crime, and more. Annual event
to dispose of homeowner garbage, larger items.
Informative
http://www.hamlinemidwaycoalition.org
(651) 646-1986
Hamline History Corps
Hamline Environmental Group
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