Minnesota River Area Agency on Aging®, Inc.
Senior LinkAge Line® 1-800-333-2433
Fax: (507) 836-8866
Secure Fax (507) 393-0112

Since January 1, 2005, the Area Agency on Aging office in Slayton has been referred to as Minnesota River Area Agency on Aging (MNRAAA)-Slayton Office.  The MNRAAA administrative office is located in Mankato.  MNRAAA covers 27 counties in Southwest Minnesota and currently has offices in Mankato, Slayton, and Willmar.

MNRAAA-Slayton Office is a program of the Southwest Regional Development Commission. The goal of the Area Agency on Aging is to assist Older Minnesotans to live independent, meaningful, dignified lives in their hometowns or places of residence.

MNRAAA-Slayton Office is dedicated to helping older people in Cottonwood, Jackson, Lincoln, Lyon, Murray, Nobles, Pipestone, Redwood, and Rock counties lead comfortable independent lives. To do that, our services fall into four categories:

Information and Assistance
A directory of local and regional organizations and service providers for senior services is maintained and updated constantly. Through the Senior LinkAge Line®, staff and trained volunteers assist in connecting seniors, their family members and professionals locate the services they need. The toll-free number is 1-800-333-2433 (more information).  Senior services can also be found on the Internet at www.minnesotahelp.info.

Caregiver Information
Help is available for caregivers:
Safe Medication Use for Family Caregivers (English)
Safe Medication Use for Family Caregivers (Spanish)
Parkinson's Disease and Family Caregiving (English)
Family Caregiving at Life's End (English)
Family Caregiving at Life's End (Spanish)

Advocacy
As representatives of older citizens in our communities, staff frequently serves as senior advocates. Advocacy ranges from identifying a need for services, establishing goals and priorities in service delivery and providing information on appropriate legislation for local, state, and federal issues.

Service Development
 Staff will assist in researching funding options and will provide technical assistance to local government, senior citizen groups/centers, and individual providers for service development.

Coordination
Staff assess, plan, and coordinate aging programs. Our goal is to enhance service offerings and ensure that the needs of our senior population are being met. A high priority is placed on developing a strong network of service providers for the expansion and development of aging programs.

 Area Agency on Aging Staff
Robin Weis, Aging Program Director  srlinkage@swrdc.org 
Vacant, Development Planner 1 
Linda Tobias, Client Service Center lindat@swrdc.org 
Gail Radke, Client Service Center  gailr@swrdc.org 
Julie Stewart, Call Center  julies@swrdc.org 
Pat Rutz, Call Center rutzp@swrdc.org 

Area Plan
To view the 2009 Area Plan Outcomes click here:  Outcomes

The Minnesota River Area Agency on Aging®, Inc. Board Meeting dates:
January 21, 2009 at 9:00 a.m. at the Redwood County Public Health building
February 26, 2009 at 9:00 a.m. at the Redwood County Public Health building (Orientation)
March-No meeting
April 20, 2009 at 9:00 a.m. at the Redwood County Public Health building
May-No meeting
June 22, 2009 at 9:00 a.m. at the Redwood County Public Health building CANCELED
July 1, 2009 at 9:00 a.m. at the Redwood County Public Health building
August 24, 2009 at 9:00 a.m. at the Redwood County Public Health building (Preliminary 2010 budget presentation)
September 21, 2009 9:00 a.m. at the Redwood County Public Health building (2010 Area Plan and Grant/Contract Approvals)
October-No meeting
November 16, 2009 9:00 a.m. at the Redwood County Public Health building (Annual meeting)
December-No meeting

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Minnesota Department of Human Services Video Conference schedule for 2009: http://www.dhs.state.mn.us/main/idcplg?IdcService=GET_DYNAMIC_CONVERSION&RevisionSelectionMethod=LatestReleased&dDocName=dhs16_143036

"For more information on any of the above events contact the 
Minnesota River Area Agency on Aging."

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What is the Advisory Council?
MNRAAA-Slayton Office Advisory Council consists of representatives from each of the counties in the Southwest Regional Development Commission service area. The Council also consists of Ex-Officios and representatives appointed by the Southwest Regional Development Commission (SRDC). 

Who represents your county?

Other Members include:

For more information on the Advisory Council or an application to serve on the Advisory Council, contact:
Minnesota River Area Agency on Aging®, Inc.
2401 Broadway Avenue, Suite 2
Slayton, MN 56172
507-836-8547 Extension 112
e-mail srlinkage@swrdc.org 

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MNRAAA 2005 Analysis of Long Term Care Services

2007 Long-Term Care Gaps Analysis- Summary Report
http://www.dhs.state.mn.us/main/groups/aging/documents/pub/dhs16_142930.pdf

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Grants and Contracts Awarded for 2009

To view the Minnesota River Area Agency on Aging®, Inc. grants and contracts for 2008 click here:  2009 Grants & Contracts

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Number of Persons over the age of 60
in the Southwest Region
1970-2020

Population projections indicate that the population  will increase in 2010 and 2020.

In 2000, the 60+ population was 23% of the total population. In 2010, 24% and in 2020, it will make up 28.7% of the population. 

Source: Census and State Demographer, 2000.

Number of Persons over the age of 75
in the Southwest Region
1990-2020

The Southwest Region has experienced steady increases in the number of persons over the age of 75. Population projections through the year 2020 indicate that the population of 75+ will decrease.

The 2000 census shows 12,931 persons over the age of 75. By the year 2020, this number will decrease to 12,300.

In 1990, the 75+ population was 9.6% of the total population. By the year 2010, it is estimated they will make up 9.9% of the total population and by the year 2020, 10% of the population.

Source: Census and State Demographer, 1996.

Number of Persons over the age of 85
in the Southwest Region
1970-2020

The Southwest Region has experienced steady increases in the number of persons over the age of 85. Population projections through the year 2010 indicate that this increase will continue and decrease by 2020.

The 1990 census shows 3,475 persons over the age of 85. By the year 2010, this number will increase to an estimated 4400

In 1990, the 85+ population was 2.9% of the total population. By the year 2010, it is estimated they will make up 3.6% of the total population and by the year 2020, it is estimated they will make up 3.5% of the total population.

Source: Census and State Demographer, 2000.

Projected Percent Elderly 60+ in 2000
Region 8 by County

Percent Elderly 60+ in 2000
Minnesota by County

Source:  Minnesota Planning

To view State Demographics by region and county please click here.