East Central Regional Development Commission

100 Park Street South

Mora, MN 55051

East Central Senior Resource Center

For more information about this service:

E-mail:  Lynn Anderson

Senior Surf Days… Catch the Wave!

For more information about this service:

E-mail:  Penny Simonsen 

Phone:  (320) 679-4065 ext. 23

Senior Services and Program Development

For more information about this service:

E-mail:  Penny Simonsen

Senior Provider Network

Caregiving is a daunting task.  No one knows what it is really like to be a caregiver until he or she becomes one. Then, the world changes.

 

· Are you helping a family member more than you used to with doctor appointments, medication, or personal care?

· Are you adjusting your work schedule to allow time to care for a family member?

· Have you wished that other family members would provide more help caring for a family member?

If you answered yes to any of these questions, you are a caregiver.  And, the stress of being a caregiver can affect all parts of your life

 

For more information about this service:

Caregiver Resources

E-mail: Anita Sparks
 

Phone: 1-800-333-2433 Senior LinkAge Line®

Phone:  (320) 679-4065 ext. 35

Volunteer Staff Opportunities

Help Seniors Navigate the Systems!

 

We are looking for volunteers that would be interested in meeting with seniors, or their family members, on a one-to-one basis to help them with several topic areas.  There is thorough training to help  in the areas of:

 

· Medicare         

· Supplemental Insurance

· Billing Issues & Appeals                        

· Medicare Part D

· Medicare Savings Programs (MSP)Prescription Drug Assistance Programs

· Medicare Fraud & Abuse         

· Long Term Care Insurance

For more information about this service:

E-mail:  Lynn Anderson

Phone: 1-800-333-2433 Senior LinkAge Line®

Information and Assistance

The ECSRC, as part of the statewide Senior LinkAge Line® network put you in touch with community-based services that can help older adults find way to remain independent in their own homes.  It can also help caregivers find ways to get a well-deserved break or services.

When you call you will talk to a friendly, trained professional who can help you locate a variety of services like home delivered meals, transportation, home health care,  legal assistance, etc.
 

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For more information about this service:

Phone:  1-800-333-2433 Senior LinkAge Line®

E-mail: Lynn Anderson

During these half day events, older adults learn to "surf the web"…navigating the world wide web, specifically Social Security's internet website among others.  Computer basics, e-mailing and opportunities for learners to explore areas of interest during the class times.

To register call the Senior LinkAge Line®.

Through a contract with the Central Minnesota Council on Aging (AAA), the East Central Senior Resource Center offers assistance to businesses, agencies and organizations wishing to develop or expand services for older adults in the five county region.

Types of assistance available include needs assessments, survey development, business plan assistance, demographic information, grant writing and training.

Each county within the region has a "Senior Provider Network".  Oftentimes the networks' meetings offer a chance to meeting program staff and find out what new services are being introduced throughout the region.

The East Central Senior Resource Center facilitates the networking events by publicizing the networks and sending out event announcements.  Participants drive the agendas.  The events are open to the public.  You're encouraged to bring a friend.  "Good food, ample conversation, and potential partnerships" sum up the events.