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

The Minnesota River Area Agency on Aging®, Inc. serves the southwest Planning and Service Area and includes the following counties:  Big Stone, Blue Earth, Brown, Chippewa, Cottonwood, Faribault, Jackson, Kandiyohi, Lac qui Parle, Le Sueur, Lincoln, Lyon, Martin, McLeod, Meeker, Murray, Nicollet, Nobles, Pipestone, Redwood, Renville, Rock, Sibley, Swift, Waseca, Watonwan, and Yellow Medicine.

The mission of the Area Agency on Aging...to improve the quality of life for older adults and their caregivers in the twenty-seven counties of southwest Minnesota by facilitating the development of a coordinated service delivery system, advocating on their behalf and linking them to information.

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)

MNRAAA:  
*Assesses the needs of older persons and identifies gaps in service.
*Develops and administers an Area Plan.
*Awards Older Americans Act funding to organizations, agencies and units of government who provide supportive services and nutrition services to older adults and caregivers.
*Collaborates with agencies and organizations to develop a coordinated system for delivering needed services to older adults.
*Provides leadership in targeting and advocating for the needs of low-income, disabled, vulnerable, frail and isolated older adults, paying particular attention to the special needs of low-income minority elderly.

 Area Agency on Aging Staff
Robin Weis, Aging Program Director  srlinkage@swrdc.org  507-836-1642
Gail Radke, Senior Outreach Specialist gailr@swrdc.org    507-836-1632
Linda Tobias, Contact Center lindat@swrdc.org    507-836-1639
Julie Stewart, Contact Center  julies@swrdc.org   507-836-8547
Katie Gillette, Contact Center  katrina@swrdc.org  507-836-8547
Nicole Larsen, Contact Center nicole@swrdc.org  507-836-1635

Area Plan
To view the 2010 Area Plan Outcomes click here:  Outcomes

The Minnesota River Area Agency on Aging®, Inc. Board Meeting dates:
January 11, 2010 at 9:00 a.m. at the Redwood County Public Health building
February 26, 2010 at 9:00 a.m. at the Redwood County Public Health building (Orientation)
March-No meeting
April 19, 2010 at 9:00 a.m. at the Redwood County Public Health building
May-No meeting
June 21, 2010 at 9:00 a.m. at the Redwood County Public Health building 
July-No meeting
August 23, 2010 at 9:00 a.m. at the Redwood County Public Health building (Preliminary 2011 Budget Presentation)
September 29, 2010 9:00 a.m. at a location to be determined (Public Hearing & Board Meeting)
October-No meeting
November 15, 2010 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 2010: http://www.dhs.state.mn.us/main/idcplg?IdcService=GET_DYNAMIC_CONVERSION&RevisionSelectionMethod=LatestReleased&dDocName=dhs16_147541

"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 following counties:  Cottonwood, Jackson, Lincoln, Lyon, Murray, Nobles, Pipestone, Redwood, and Rock. 

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
507-836-1642
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 2010

To view the Minnesota River Area Agency on Aging®, Inc. grants and contracts for 20108 click here:  2010 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.