The Twin Cities metro area offers a rich variety of resources for seniors. Promise Care Inc. can refer you to specific providers for many services, and we offer the following links.
Along Life's Path
When you're overwhelmed handling financial matters or navigating the bureaucracy of government benefits, Barbara Grimm can help. She has over 20 years of experience as a paralegal in Elder Law, including estate planning, probate, conservatorships and guardianships. Call Barbara at 612-385-6446.
The Alzheimer’s Association
There is growing evidence that lifestyle can affect brain health and risk for dementia. The Alzheimer’s Association offers information on making brain-healthy lifestyle choices. Visit their website.
Arthritis Foundation
The mission of the Arthritis Foundation is to improve lives through leadership in the prevention, control and cure of arthritis and related diseases. The North Central Chapter offers free lunch sessions to anyone interested in learning more about their programs and the research that is changing lives of those with arthritis. These quarterly sessions are held at the chapter office in St. Paul. Visit www.arthritis.org keyword North Central.
Courage Center
Courage Center offers comprehensive driver assessment and training for people with disabilities and for seniors. These services are available at Golden Valley, Stillwater, Burnsville, Forest Lake, Duluth, Monticello, Rochester and Spring Lake Park. For more information, call Courage Center at 763.520.0425.
Edina Resource Center
The Edina Resource Center offers community information, resources and support. Their office is located in the Edina Community Center at 5701 Normandale Road in Edina. The Helpline is 952-848-3936. Check out their website.
Minnesota Department of Health
The MDH website has many different resources you may find helpful, from HMO's to the flu shot they have it all. Their phone number is 651-201-5000. Check out their website.
Minnesota Senior Federation
Minnesota Senior Federation unites older adults for social change. Membership dues start at $20 per year for a single membership. Benefits include a discount dental program, savings on uninsured drugs, AAA discounts and group travel and leisure discounts. Visit their website, or call 651.645.0261 or 1.877.645.0261.
After using another agency, I was a nervous wreck. The caregiver they had sent me was proven to be untrust-
worthy. On a Sunday evening I wrote to Promise Care, and they responded that night with a new and wonderful caregiver. I am pleased at the response of Promise Care in every way.
— Cheryl, New Hope
