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Senior CareGUIDE
BECKER COUNTY 2010
Senior Care
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826 Summit Ave. • Detroit Lakes, MN 56501 • 218-844-4221 • www.dlccc.org826 Summit Ave. • Detroit Lakes, MN 56501 • 218-844-4221 • www.dlccc.org
• A free fi tness center membership at the DLCCC
• Access to any participating fi tness center throughout the U.S.
• A specially trained Senior Advisor at the fi tness center
• Health education seminars that promote a healthy lifestyle
• Monthly social events to meet new people with similar interests
• Customized SilverSneakers classes designed exclusively for older adults such as Yoga Stretch and Muscular Strength and Range of Motion
SilverSneakers®
SilverSneakers® is a fun, energizing program that helps older adults take greater control of their health by encouraging physical activity and offering social events. SilverSneakers is a benefi t offered to members of many Medicare plans across the U.S. If you are part of a Medicare health plan or if you are a group retiree you may already have the SilverSneakers benefi t.
Present your current health plan membership ID card at the DLCCCfront desk, and tell the staff member you want to join the SilverSneakers Fitness Program.There is no additional cost to youfor this valuable service!
• A free fi tness center membership
826 Summit Ave. • Detroit Lakes, MN 56501 • 218-844-4221 • www.dlccc.org826 Summit Ave. • Detroit Lakes, MN 56501 • 218-844-4221 • www.dlccc.org
Call the DLCCC at 218-844-4221 or visit www.silversneakers.com for more information.
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~ WELCOME ~
Welcome to the 2010 edition of the Senior Care Guide for seniors and their families. Inside you will find a list of programs, organizations and agencies in Becker County Minnesota. The listings include the name of the organiza-tion and the phone number.
Every effort has been made to provide current information. We apologize for any errors or omissions made in this edition.
The Senior Care Guide is brought to you by the Becker County Senior Net-work. Our organization is made up of area individuals who are interested in promoting the well being of the senior population of Becker County.
The Becker County Senior Network would like to thank DL Newspapers for their generous contribution towards the printing and distribution of this directory.
Services listed in this directory are subject to change at any time.
Live Independently with Peace of MindThe Medical Personal Alert Line (PAL) unit allows you to live at home independently with confidence knowing help is on the way with just a push of a button.
Security Solutions
Your local home protection service.340 Hwy 10 W • Detroit Lakes • 844-4ACS • www.arvig.com
Get the PAL for your home for only $29.95 a month.
$35 set-up fee.
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TaBLE Of CONTENTSIf you are unsure of exactly what you need, refer to:
Minnesota Senior LinkAge Line 1-800-333-2433 or www.MinnesotaHelp.infoThey can assist you in your search for assistance
For Local Assistance call: Coordinator on Aging Becker County - Karen Lenius (218) 847-1385 or 1-888-458-1385
Emergency Numbers ............................. 6advocacy Services........................................ 8 Becker County Veterans Service Officer ..... 8 Consumer Protection ..................................... 8 County Coordinator on aging ....................... 8 Landlord/Tenant Rights ................................ 8 Ombudsman .................................................... 8 White Earth Tribal Council ........................... 8
Daily Support Services ............................... 8 adult Day Care ............................................... 8 Chore Services ................................................ 8 Counseling/Support Groups ......................... 8 Driving Evaluation and Safety ................... 10 foot Care ....................................................... 10 Nutrition ....................................................... 10 Senior Centers (Dining & Meals on Wheels) ...................................... 10 Transportation ............................................. 12 financial & Legal Services .......................... 12 Becker County Human Services ................. 12 Legal Services, Inc ........................................ 12 Mahube Community Council ...................... 12 Social Security administration .................. 12 USDa Rural Development ........................... 14 White Earth Reservation Business Committee .................................. 14 Housing Services ........................................ 14
adult foster Care ......................................... 14 Housing With Services ................................ 14
General Housing Information ..................... 14 Home Modification and accessibility ........ 14 Nursing Homes ............................................. 16 Senior Independent Living .......................... 16
In-Home Services ..................................16 Home Health Care ........................................ 16 Hospice .......................................................... 18 Life Line Services ......................................... 18 Life Enrichment/Employment Opportunities ............................................ 18 Community Education ................................. 18 Employment .................................................. 20 Volunteer/Community Service Programs 20
Medical Services ......................................... 20 Clinics/Medical Centers .............................. 20 Medical Supplies .......................................... 20 Pharmacies ................................................... 20
414 West Jefferson • P.O. Box 396Mahnomen, MN 56557
Phone - (218) 935-2511 • Fax - (218) 935-2370
Our Nursing Home offers:• Rehabilitative Nursing Program• Registered Nurses• Registered Dietician• Social Worker• Physical Therapy• Occupational Therapy• Speech Therapy
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Our assisted living residence for seniors provides a safe and secure living environment. This unique assisted living environment offers the following amenities:
• Small size, limited to ten residents
• Private bedroom and bath
• 24 hour staff ability • Three meals daily
served family style • Personal support
service tailored to individual needs
• Peaceful setting in a beautiful residential neighborhood
• Medication management and administration
• Nurse call system • Handicapped accessible• Laundry and housekeeping service provided
GOLDEN MANOR GOLDEN MANORMEMORY CARE FACILITYASSISTED LIVING RESIDENCE
We’re pleased to introduce the only non-nursing home memory care facility in Detroit Lakes, spe-cializing in the care of Alzheimer’s and dementia patients.
• Less institutional environment
• 24 hour supervision• Lower costs• Additional Security
Our assisted living residence for seniors provides a safe
• Laundry and housekeeping service provided
Whether for you or a loved one, learn how Golden Manor can become home. For admission information, contact Barry Fewson at 847-3195 or 850-3149
For Memory Care, call 844-6028For Assisted Living, call 844-3300.
1159 Garnet Blvd., Detroit Lakes1165 Garnet Blvd., Detroit Lakes
PLEASE CONTACT US TO VISIT ABOUT YOUR SPECIFIC NEEDS.
If you or a loved one are considering the benefits of an assisted living environment, consider
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Lakes Crisis & Resource Center218-847-7446
Provides direct services tovictims of violence.
Minnesota Poison Control1-866-511-1222
St. Mary’s EMSEMERGENCY 911
Business Office: 218-847-0817
Lakeland Mental Health Center1-800-223-4512
assessments for mental health needs.Licensed staff on call after 5:00 p.m. to
help with emergency assessments.
North Memorial Ambulance ServiceEMERGENCY 911
218-732-5255Serves Hubbard and
Eastern Becker Counties
White Earth Ambulance ServiceEMERGENCY 911
218-983-3281 or 218-983-3201
Vulnerable Adult ReportingContact Becker County
Human Services218-847-5628 ext. 5382
(adult Protection Worker) or ask for the adult Services Intake Worker
8:00 – 4:30 Monday – fridayafter hours call first Link 701-235-3620
emergency numbersEmergency 911
Diamond Willow Advanced Care Assisted living
www.diamondwillow.com
218-847-6900 • 877-247-1205Diamond WillowAdvanced Care Assisted Living
❖ Serving Detroit Lakes since 2007
❖ Providing physical, medical and memory care with industry leading staffing ratios
❖ Offering an ambiance of home in a smaller non-institutional type of setting.
❖ Private rooms, with private bathrooms
❖ On-site nursing, 7 days a week
❖ Serene views of Big Detroit Lake
Experience the Diamond Willow
difference!Call for more
information and tours.
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Washington square Mall Detroit lakes
218-847-2433Mon. - thur. 8:30 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.
• Manual Wheelchairs• Lightweight
Wheelchairs• Power Wheelchairs• Scooters• Repairs• Walkers and Canes• Diabetic Supplies• Lift Chairs
• Rentals of Wheelchairs & Scooters
• We Accept Insurances & Submit Claims
Mobility Scootersand so much more…
laurie Bowers, Dale ladwig, Diane ladwig, trish thompson, Bruce Wischnak
Full selection of home health aides for added
personal safety.
Your mobilityis our specialty!
Expanding to serve you better.NOW LOcated across from Ben Franklin in the
Washington Square Mall!
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advocacy servicesAmerican Cancer Society (National)1-800-227-2345Open 24 hours/day, 7 days/week.
American Diabetes Association1-888-342-2383
Arthritis Foundation – MN Chapter1-800-333-1380 or 651-644-4108
Becker County Veterans Service Officer218-846-7312assists veterans and their dependents in secur-ing all benefits provided to them by law.
Cardiac Rehab Education Network(St. Mary’s Innovis Health)218-847-5611
Consumer Protection -Minnesota Attorney General’s Office1-800-657-3787Provides information and mediation services in connection with consumer complaints about business products and services.
County Coordinator on Aging 218-847-1385 or 1-888-458-1385Provides assistance in accessing programs and services for older adults in Becker County.
Family Resource Center218-844-5217, Mediation service
Lakes Crisis and Resource Center218-847-7446 or 1-877-754-9683
Landlord/Tenant Hot Line (Tenant Advo-cacy Organization)1-866-866-3546 or 612-728-5767
Landlord/Tenant Rights (Legal Services)1-800-450-8585 or 218-233-8585Lawhelpmn.org
Ombudsman 1-800-657-3591 Will investigate concerns, mediate disputes, advocate for seniors, and provide information and education to consumers.
White Earth Tribal Council1-800-950-3248 or 218-983-3285Serves senior citizens of White Earth Reserva-tion.
daily support servicesMeals, social, educational and volunteer opportunities are available to individuals and their spouse/significant other.
ADuLT DAY CAREIncludes a daily program of activities, meals, personnal and health services, along with trans-portation to and from the adult Day Center.
Emmanuel Community Day Center Detroit Lakes, 218-847-4486
Sunnyside Care Center Lake Park, 218-238-5944
CHORE SERVICESFrazee Neighbor to Neighbor/Living at Home Block Nurse Program for frazee and Vergas Elders, 218-334-3559
Helping Hands (faith based program that provides minor re-pairs for the frail elderly/disabled), 218-844-8445
Home Instead Senior Care 866-521-8093 Providing assisted living in the comfort of your home
Mahube Community Council218-847-1385
Stan’s Do-It-All218-847-7945 or 218-841-9355Lawn care, miscellaneous hauling (moving), snow blowing, handyman work
Total Home Care 218-439-3039
COuNSELING SERVICES SuPPORT GROuPS
Alcoholics Anonymous/Alanon218-844-9970 Detroit Lakes
Alzheimer’s & Dementia Support Group218-847-4486 Emmanuel Community218-847-5611 St. Mary’s Innovis Health
Alzheimer’s Association of West Central MN1-800-232-0851Information, support, health care, and health care planning.
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EASY HEARING CLINIC
829-2162Loren Kmett, MA, CCC-AMinnesota Licensed Audiologist
215 N 3rd St. Brainerd, MN 56401
Trust your hearing to qualifi ed professionals
Hearing test with Easy Hearing Clinic – FREE ...Hearing your Grandkids say “I Love You” - PRICELESS
Siemens
Trust your hearing to qualifi ed professionals218-237-1327
Toll Free 1-866-653-1327Loren Kmett, MA, CCC-A
Minnesota Licensed Audiologist1265 W. Hwy. 10
Detroit Lakes, MN 56501~ Siemens ~
EASY HEARING CLINIC
829-2162Loren Kmett, MA, CCC-AMinnesota Licensed Audiologist
215 N 3rd St. Brainerd, MN 56401
Trust your hearing to qualifi ed professionals
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Siemens
IMPORTANT
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Arthritis Support Group at Emmanuel Community218-847-4486 (Times vary)
Coffee Club - Holy Rosary Church218-847-4570
Deaf & Hard of Hearing Services1-800-456-7589Services include long term loan of TTY’s, am-plifiers, signalers, assistance and advocacy.
Diabetic Support Group (St. Mary’s Innovis Health), 218-847-5611
Glenmore Recovery CenterCrookston/Thief River Falls, MN1-800-584-9226 or 218-281-9511Inpatient & outpatient chemical dependency counseling
Grief Support Groups218-847-9493Hospice of the Red River ValleyGroups for adults, widows & widowers, and youth journeys
Lakeland Mental Health Center1-800-223-4512 or 218-847-1676Assessments for mental health needs
Lakes Counseling Center218-847-0696Outpatient drug and alcohol counseling
Lakes Crisis & Resource Center218-847-7446Provides direct services to victims of violence
Lakewood Health SystemsLakewood Reflections (Acute Care Behavioral Unit)218-894-8200
Long Term Care Consultations - Becker County Human Services218-847-5628
Lutheran Social Services of MN1-800-488-4146 - Caregiver support.218-847-0629 - Counseling services.
Multiple Sclerosis Society1-800-582-5296 or 612-335-7900
Solutions Behavioral Healthcare Professional, 218-844-6853Assessments for mental health needs.
State Services for the BlindMoorhead Office, 1-800-657-3755
Stroke Support Group – Emmanuel Community (Detroit Lakes)218-847-44862nd Thurs. of each month 3:00-4:30pmEmmanuel Nursing Home Conference Room
MS Support Group – The MS Support group is the second Monday of every month. Pot luck is at 6:30 p.m. followed by the support group meeting which begins at 7:00 p.m. in the Lincoln Park Assisted Living Game Room. For more information please call Patti Cum-mings, Oak Crossing at 218-847-0820.
Vision Loss Support Group – The Vision Loss Support Group will be held on the second Thursday of every month at Oak Crossing Cedar Ridge Living Room from 1:30 - 2:30 p.m.Each month a new topic of interest to people with vision problems will be discussed. For more information, please call Kathy Maki at 218-844-8376.
White Earth Services• Alcoholics Anonymous/Substance Abuse 218-983-3286 ext 1297 or 1-800-950-3248 ext 1297Offer support group – 218-983-3006• Geriatric Social Services 218-935-5554 ext 3261 or 1-800-763-8629 ext 3261• Tribal Mental Health 218-983-3286 ext 1284
DRIVING EVALUATION/SAFETYMeritCare 701-280-4070Driver evaluation program offered by occupa-tional therapist. Also car adaptation/ services.
FOOT CAREHealthy Alternatives (St. Mary’s Innovis Health)218-847-0894Services include monthly foot care clinics, wellness screenings, educational opportunities, and provider discounts.
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Va� ey View CommonsACCEPTING APPLICATIONS FOR SUBSIDIZED HOUSING
Low Income and Mobility Impaired UnitsQualifi cations:
• 62 years or older • Independent Living • Disabled or Mobility Impaired
What We Have To Offer:• Companionship & Socialization • Laundry Facilities
• Housekeeping Services • Privacy, Safety & Comfort • Elevator • Cable TV Hookups • Close to Clinic, Nursing Home & Hospital
For more information...Call or write:VALLEY VIEW COMMONS, 412 Second Street SW, Mahnomen, MN 56557
Phone: (218) 935-2379 • 218-261-0491TDD number for the hearing impaired 1-800-627-3529 (48-tfc) EQUAL HOUSING
OPPORTUNITY
Seniors! Are you concerned about?
• Medicare PrescriptionDrug Plans
• Energy Costs
• Housing Issues • Caregiver Support • Nutrition • Legal Services • Home Modifi cations • Health Care Directives • Medicare Supplements • Long Term Care
Insurance and More!www.MinnesotaHelp.Info®
1-800-333-2433
• Oxygen Newest Technology that allows Mobility, Travel & Independence
• CPAP/BIPAP• Oximetry• Nebulizers• Clinicians on Staff• Patient Education & Assessment• Hospital Beds• Wheelchairs• Ambulatory and Bath Aids• Diabetic SuppliesOur vision at ProvidaCare is to be a leader in Healthcare by showingcompassion for our patients, referral sources and employees.
218-844-CARE (2273)
NUTRITION/SENIOR CENTERSBecker County Food Pantry218-846-0142Referral required through Becker County Human Service or area churches.
Becker County Senior Nutrition Program (NSI)Serve congregate dining and Meals on Wheels at specific senior sites.1-877-677-3319
Emmanuel Community Senior Meals & Catering218-847-4486
MOM’S MEALSHome delivered meals866-204-6111, www.momsmeals.com
Nutrition Assistance Program for Seniors (NAPS)Supplemental USDA food packages to income eligible seniors. 218-847-5628
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The Refuge218-847-1982Christian Outreach & Resource Center(Call for free meal schedule)
White Earth Elderly Nutrition Program218-983-3286 ext 1266White Earth Food Distribution 218-935-2233White Earth Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) 218-983-3286 ext 1395
Angel Food MinistriesNon-profit, non denominational organiza-tion dedicated to providing food relief to communities throughout the USA. Host site in Detroit Lakes – Assembly of God Church218-847-5213www.angelfoodministries.com
CONGREGATE DINING AND MEALS ON WHEELS SITESn Audubon 218-439-3432 or 847-5823n DL Senior Center 218-847-5823n Elbow Lake Community Center Senior Dining 218-734-2315n Frazee Nutrition Center 218-334-2021 or 847-5823n Lake Park City Center Senior Dining 218-238-5336n Naytahwaush 218-935-5554 ext 3237n Osage Senior Dining 218-573-3663n Pine Point Elder Center 218-573-2210n Rice Lake 218-694-2795n White Earth Senior Dining 218-983-3286 ext 1236
TRANSPORTATIONBecker County Transit System218-847-1674 or 1-888-847-1674
DL Taxi Service218-234-1192 or 218-234-6252
Ghost Runner218-346-2650Taxi service, shopping, delivery, courier ser-vice, cleaning, painting, and more.
People’s Express 1-800-450-0123Non-emergency medical transportation.
Innovis Clinic Van218-844-2300Limited to Innovis Clinic appointments
Medi-Van1-800-422-0976 or 218-847-1729Transports individuals to non-emergency medical appointments anywhere in and out of state.
Neighbor to Neighbor LAH/BNP (Frazee and Vergas elders)218-334-3559Serve Frazee and Vergas elders who are age 65 years and older.
White Earth Transportation218-983-3283 or 888-845-6787
financial & legal servicesBecker County Human Services218-847-5684 or 218-847-5628Services include Food Stamps, General Assistance, Emergency, and Non-Emergency Assistance, Medical Assis-tance, MN Supplemental Aid, Nutrition Assistance.
Becker County Veterans Service218-846-7312Assists veterans and their dependents in secur-ing all benefits provided to them by law.
Legal Services for Seniors (Income based)1-800-450-8585 or 218-233-8585Services include civil legal services to persons 60 years of age or older.
Mahube Community Council218-847-1385Services include: Fuel/Energy Assistance, Health Insurance Counseling, Home Weather-ization, Tax Aide Program.
Social Security Administration, Fargo1-800-772-1213Regional SSA Office, Fergus Falls 218-739-1025To apply for a SSN, check earning’s record, apply for retirement, disability or survivor’s benefit payments, SSI, hospital/medical insur-ance under Medicare.
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•Meals, housekeeping and health services available•Friendly, qualified staff to serve your needs
Great apartments still available!Call 218-631-1163 for a “no obligation” tour.
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Wadena, MN 56482131 Shady Lane DriveWadena, MN 56482
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USDA Rural Development218-847-5694Low income families may obtain low interest loans and grants for repairs and home im-provements.
Wells Fargo Home MortgagesReverse Mortgages, 218-846-1335
White Earth Reservation Tribal Council218-983-3285Provides special programs to low income people, including: energy saver program, emergency food services, transportation, social activities, information and referral, emergency energy assistance programs, nutrition programs and home delivered meals.
Housing servicesADULT FOSTER CAREBecker County Human Services218-847-5628 Serves as the referral source for Adult foster Home placement in Becker County.
(Other Adult Foster Homes serving surround-ing Becker County residents)Ottertail Human Services, 218-998-8320
HOUSING WITH SERVICESLiving arrangements in which health-related services are available to tenants; services vary.Diamond Willow Advanced Care Assisted Living (Detroit Lakes)218-847-6900Frazee Assisted Living - Frazee218-334-4501Vergas Assisted Living - Vergas218-334-4501Hawley Senior Living218-483-3337Lincoln Park Assisted Living (Detroit Lakes)218-847-0894North Star Homes (Detroit Lakes) 1-800-535-5895Pleasant View (Detroit Lakes)218-847-7859Park Manor Estates218-847-2636Golden Manor (Detroit Lakes)218-847-3195Lamplighter Manor – Emmanuel Community (Detroit Lakes)218-847-7768
The Cottage – Emmanuel Community (Detroit Lakes)218-847-4486The Madison – Emmanuel Community (Detroit Lakes)218-844-9420White Earth Reservation Housing Authority1-800-726-4016 or 218-473-4663
GENERAL HOUSING INFORMATIONBecker County Housing & Redevelopment Authority218-846-7316Rental Housing; Rent Assistance; Home Rehab Loan Program
Mahube Community Council218-847-1385 or 1-888-458-1385Housing services, fuel/energy assistance, home weatherization and homeless placement.
Detroit Lakes Housing & Redevelopment Authority218-847-7859
Lake Park Senior Housing218-238-5532
Midwest Minnesota Community Development Corp.218-847-3191
White Earth Energy Assistance Program 218-473-4663
White Earth Reservation Housing/Authority 218-473-4663 or 1-800-726-4016
HOME MODIFICATION AND ACCESSIBILITYListings below do NOT serve as endorsements.
AARP (home modification resources) 1-888-687-2277, www.aarp.org
Dynamic Homes218-847-2611Will build Universal Designed homes
Jeff Haverkamp 218-849-5471 or 218-983-3813
Lakeview Construction (Dave Nustad) 218-847-9730
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• Home Health Care • Adult Day Center• Grandview Housing with Services
We are the solution to all your home care needs.
Call 1-800-347-0159 for your Free Hearing Test
MN Hearing Aid Center of Moorhead
Free hearing test, consultation and demonstrations.
Serving locations in Detroit Lakes, Ada, Breckenridge, Fergus Falls and Crookston.
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Laney’s 218-847-1309
Lakes Specialty Services218-850-9141 or 218-844-6507Converts existing bathtubs into step-in bath or shower
Modern Heating & Plumbing (Rick & Kathy Michaelson) 218-847-7459
Don Schattschneider, Schatts Electric 218-847-4304
Rob Sims, Handicap Tub Conversion 218-844-6507 or 21-850-9141
Jim Schultz, handyman work 218-234-9516 or 218-346-6640
NURSING HOMESEmmanuel Nursing Home (Detroit Lakes)Memory Care, Respite, Short Stay & Rehabitia-tion and Long-Term Care Services.218-847-4486
Frazee Care Center - Frazee 218-334-4501Trach & Ventilator Services, IV Therapy, Out-patient & Inpatient Rehabilitation, Respite, and Long Term Care Services.
Oak Crossing (formally St. Mary’s Nursing Center) Transitional Care Unit - 218-844-8931 Meadowbrook – 218-844-0791 Cedar Ridge – 218- 844-8932 Harbor Springs – 219-844-0792 Tours & Information – 218-844-0789
Perham Memorial Home (Perham) 218-346-4500
Sunnyside Care Center (Lake Park)218-238-5944 or 218-439-3831Memory Care, Respite, Short-Stay & Rehabili-tation and Long-Term Care Services
SENIOR INDEPENDENT LIVINGBiimaadiiziiwiin (White Earth) 218-983-3006
Lamplighter Manor – Emmanuel Community (Detroit Lakes) 218-847-7768
The Madison – Emmanuel Community (Detroit Lakes)218-844-9420
North Shore Town Homes (Detroit Lakes)218-847-4486
Eagle View Manor (Audubon)218-439-3043
Lincoln Park Senior Apartments (Detroit Lakes) 218-847-0894
Marigold (Detroit Lakes)1-800-728-5401
Park Manor Estates (Detroit Lakes)218-847-2636
Park Village (Lake Park)1-800-728-5401 Pleasant View (Detroit Lakes)218-847-7859
Silver Birch (Detroit Lakes)1-800-728-5401
Sunrise Senior Villa (Frazee)218-334-5362
Valley View Commons (Mahnomen) 218-935-2379
Village Square Apartments (Lake Park)218-238-5532
White Earth Congregate Housing218-983-3507
Winchester on Washington (Detroit Lakes)218-847-0894
Zephyr Estates (Audubon)218-439-6158
in-Home services
HOME HEALTH CARECaring Hands 218-837-5572 or 888-290-5572
Care 2000 Home Health877-736-0246 or 1-888-890-9891
CK Home Care HMK, PDN, PCA218-998-3778
Circle of Life Home Health 218-335-8868 or 1-877-335-8868Serves Elders on the White Earth Reservation
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Emmanuel Community Catered Living, Home Care and Respite218-847-4486
Home Instead Senior Care866-521-8093Companionship, sleep-over services, 24 hour Caregiver services.
Lakeland Hospice and Homecare 1-888-820-7885
Lutheran Social Services Caregiver Respite Program800-488-4146
Merit Care Home Health Care701-234-4900 or 218-863-2273 or218-847-2653
Minnesota Home Care 218-963-8899
New Dimensions Home Care218-739-5856 or 1-800-395-9949
North Star Nursing (PDN & PCA choice)1-800-535-5895
Perham Memorial Home Care218-346-1192
St. Joseph’s Home Care218-732-4552 or 866-588-4552
St. Mary’s Home Care218-847-0808
Sunnyside Home Health Care Services(Serving Lake Park, Cormorant, Audubon and the surrounding areas)218-238-5944 or 218-439-3831
White Earth Home Health218-983-3286 ext 1277
HoSPICEIntensive comfort care that alleviates pain and suffering, enhancing quality of life for termi-nally ill patients and families by addressing their medical, emotional, spiritual, and grief needs. Services provided include grief support, resource libraries, counseling referrals and community education.
Hospice of the Red River Valley 218-847-1282 or 1-800-237-4629
Lakeland Hospice and Home Care 1-888-820-7885
St. Joseph’s Hospice/Hospital Home Care (Eastern Becker County)1-218-732-4552 or 1-800-566-3311
LIfE LINE SERVICESLife Line Emergency Response System (St. Mary’s Home Health)218-847-0808
Emmanuel Community Response Line218-847-4486
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frazee-Vergas Community Education218-334-2525
Detroit Lakes Community Education218-847-4418
Minnesota State Community &Technical College218-846-3700 or 1-800-492-4836
White Earth Tribal & Community College 218-936-5731
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EMPLoYMENTExperienced Works1-800-450-JOBS or 218-631-3483Provides meaningful part-time community service employment for persons 55 and older, along with classroom training, job seeking as-sistance and placement into private sector jobs.
Rural Minnesota CEP (Concentrated Employment Program)218-846-7400Services available include: senior programs, temporary work training, job search system, and more.
VoLUNTEER/CoMMUNITY SERVICE PRoGRAMSBecker County Senior Citizen Council on Aging218-847-5823 Group of volunteers interested in the needs and concerns of the elderly in the county. They discuss concerns, plan county-wide events and serve as the voice of the older people in the county.
RSVP –Mahube Community Council, Inc.218-847-1385 or 1-888-458-1385Matches people age 55 or older who wish to contribute time to the community with local organizations which can benefit from the expe-rience, talents and time of the volunteers.
Senior Companion Program & Community Caregivers – Emmanuel Community (De-troit Lakes) 218-847-4486Senior Companions befriend seniors in their communities who are lonely and isolated and need services that friends can provide. Neighbor to Neighbor LAH/BNP (frazee and Vergas elders)218-334-3559Services include individual support, coordi-nation of health care needs, information and referral, friendly visitors, transportation, gro-cery shopping, meals on wheels, senior socials, foot care cliinics, caregiver respite, emergency files, library services, alterations and sewing. We service those aged 65 years and older.
St. Mary’s Innovis Health Volunteer Services 218-844-0709
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CLINICS/MEDICAL CENTERSBecker County Community Health218-847-5628
Kidney Dialysis Unit, St. Mary’s Regional Health Center, 218-847-0825
Merit Care Clinic, Detroit Lakes218-846-2000
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White Earth Health Center (IHS) 218-983-4300 or 1-800-477-0125
Veteran’s Admin. Medical Center701-232-3241
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Dear Savvy SeniorMy wife has Alzheimer’s disease and I worry
about her wandering off. What tips or resources can you recommend to help me with this?
Always Moving
Dear Always,Wandering is a very common behavior in peo-
ple with Alzheimer’s disease and other types of dementia. For caregivers, this can be frightening because many of those who wander off end up confused and lost, even in their own neighbor-hood, and are unable to communicate who they are or where they live. But there are things you can do to guard against this and protect your loved one. Here’s what you should know.
Wandering NumbersThe number of Americans living with Alzheim-
er’s disease today is estimated at 5.3 million, and according to the Alzheimer’s Association more than 60 percent of them will wander away from their homes at some point. Most wanders – around 95 percent – are found within a quar-ter mile of their last location, but if an elderly person is not found within 24 hours, there is a 50 percent chance they’ll suffer a serious injury or die.
Home SolutionsTo help keep your wife safe and at home there
are a number of things you can do. For start-ers, you can reduce her tendency to wander by keeping keep her occupied with simple activities and by encouraging her to move and exercise. There are also a variety of simple household ad-justments you could make like installing a “key access” deadbolt or some type of safety lock on the exterior doors to keep her from wandering out, or to keep her from driving away, hide the car keys. You can find many other wandering prevention tips at alz.org/safetycenter. It’s also a good idea to alert your neighbors that your wife may wander so they can keep an eye out, and have on hand a recent picture of her to show around the neighborhood or to the police if she does get lost.
Helpful ProgramsThere are also a variety of programs that can
help locate your wife if she happens to wander off. Here are some to check into:
Silver Alert program: Currently available in about a dozen states, this program is modeled
after Amber Alerts for missing children. If your wife goes missing, you contact Silver Alert and they alert the public and law enforcement agen-cies and the media so that citizens can be on the look out. To find out if Silver Alert is available in your state, contact your local Alzheimer’s As-sociation – call 800-272-3900 to get your local number. (Note: Congress is currently consider-ing a national Silver Alert bill, which would pro-vide funding to help all states create programs in the future.)
Medic Alert + Safe Return program: Offered by the Alzheimer’s Association (medicalert.org/safereturn; 888-633-4298) this is a national program that can also help locate your wife if she wanders away. With this service she would wear a medical alert ID bracelet or pendant en-graved with her medical conditions and the Safe Return phone number. She will also be listed on their national database that anyone can call at any time to report her missing or found. This program costs $25 per year, with a $25 initial setup fee.
Project Lifesaver: Currently offered by around 1,100 local law enforcement agencies around the country, Project Lifesaver (projectlifesaver.org; 877-580-5433) provides a wristband to its members that contains a radio transmitter and emits tracking signals. If a member goes miss-ing, one or two officers will use the tracking equipment to quickly locate them. The cost for this service is around $30 per month with a $99 enrollment fee.
GPS TrackingThe Alzheimer’s Association recently intro-
duced a new GPS locating service called Com-fort Zone (alz.org/comfortzone; 877-259-4850) that can help too. Powered by Omnilink and specifically designed for Alzheimer’s patients, with this service your wife would carry or wear a small GPS tracking device that would notify you or other caregivers via text or e-mail if she were to wander beyond a pre-established area, and would let you know exactly where to find her if she did. Costs: $200 for a tracking device plus monthly service fees ranging between $43 and $80.
Send your senior questions to: Savvy Senior, P.O. Box 5443, Norman, OK 73070, or visit SavvySenior.org. Jim Miller is a contributor to the NBC Today show and author of “The Savvy Senior” book.
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Time to Start TalkingTHE 40-70 RULE programs and emotional
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The issues of aging often leave family caregiv-ers speechless. That’s because all sorts of poten-tially difficult situations arise as adults age. What does a grown daughter say to her dad when he’s hit a light pole with the car? How does an adult son ask his mom if she’s taking her medications like she should? And how do siblings approach their parents about needing more help at home? These issues can challenge even the family where communication is free and open. And when that happens, it’s easier not to talk at all, which can lead to unresolved issues.
Talking sooner is better than waiting until a crisis has occurred. That’s what the “40-70 Rule” is all about. This advice is designed to help adult children and their aging parents deal with those sensitive topics that often make conversa-
tions difficult. The idea is that if you’re 40, or your parents are 70, it’s time to start talking - at least about certain senior topics.
The “40-70 Rule” is based on original research conducted by Home Instead Senior Care, which discovered that nearly one-third of adults in the U.S. have a major communication obstacle with their parents that stems from continuation of the parent-child role. The fact that many seniors may still be dealing with their grown sons or daughters as if they’re children rather than adults makes these conversations particularly difficult. If you’re a Baby Boomer with aging parents, this informative 4070talk.com Web site is designed to help you start even the most difficult conver-sations with your senior loved ones, before a cri-sis has occurred and even after one already has happened.
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Talking with Your (Adult) KidsTHE 70-40 RULE programs and emotional
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The communication gap that occurred when Boomer children were teenagers may repeat as seniors struggle to find the right words to talk to their kids about sensitive subjects.
Independence, money, health and romance can leave tongue-tied even senior parents who are close to their Boomer children. How do se-niors tell their adult children they want to stay in their own home versus going to a nursing home? What does a widower say to the kids when he’s dating a family friend? How does a widow tell her children that she has cancer? How do older adults explain that they’re becoming forgetful without sending their family into a panic?
The “40-70 Rule” was all about talking soon-er rather than waiting until a crisis had occurred;
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The “40-70 Rule” is based on original research conducted by Home Instead Senior Care, which discovered that nearly one-third of adults in the U.S. have a major communication obstacle with their parents that stems from continuation of the parent-child role. That same dynamic--and oth-ers--can come into play as well for older adults dealing with their Boomer children. If you’re a senior with adult children, the 4070talk.com Web site can help you break the ice with your kids, before a crisis has occurred and even after one already has happened.
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You always said you would take a trip overseas when the opportunity presented itself. Lo and be-hold, it has finally happened. But now that the time is right, you’re not so sure you’re ready. You’re get-ting up into your years. Relax. With some planning and precaution, you can go on the trip of a lifetime and have fun.
The key to any trip is to start your planning early. Apply for a passport early if you don’t have one. Look for a tour company that specializes in tours for seniors. Once you know your destination, find out where the medical facilities are. Read up on the history, people, language, climate and culture of the places you will be visiting. The State Department publishes Consular Information Sheets on every country in the world. These sheets contain informa-tion on health conditions, crime and security condi-tions, drug penalties, unusual currency, entry regu-lations and unstable areas. They also issue travel warnings.
Make arrangements in advance if you need a wheelchair or have a guide or any special seating needs. Check with Medicare to see if the country you are visiting has a reciprocal health care agree-ment (this means you will have access to emergency care). You will also be eligible for non-emergency health care if delaying medical attention until you return home is not a possibility.
Discuss your travel plans with your doctor, es-pecially if you have a history of medical problems. Find out what could happen with changes in your diet and eating habits and ask about staggering your medication to fit the different time zones if you have diabetes. Make sure you have all of the necessary vaccinations. Visit all other pertinent health care providers like your dentist or optometrist before you go.
Take enough medication to last the whole trip and keep it in its original containers. Bring copies of your prescriptions and a letter from your doctor explaining why you need them. It is also a good idea to get a letter from your doctor if you are plan-ning on carrying a large amount of over-the-counter medication. If you have a serious enough condition, you may want to wear a medical alert bracelet. If you wear glasses, bring an extra pair with you. Pack them and your medication in your carryon and your backup medications and another pair of glasses in your checked luggage.
Before you leave, review your health insurance policy. If you are not covered for care abroad, get a policy that will cover you. Check with your travel agent for short term-policies designed specifically to cover traveling. Medicare doesn’t allow for payment of hospital or medical services outside the United States, but there are some supplemental reimburse-ment plans that offer no-cost foreign medical care
coverage for eligible Medicare treatments. You pay the bills, keep the receipts and then submit them for reimbursement.
While flying long distances, be aware that you could experience deep vein thrombosis, the devel-opment of blood clots in the leg veins. To prevent this, wear loose clothing and elastic stockings, avoid drinking and smoking, drink plenty of water, sit with your legs uncrossed, walk in the aisles when possible and do leg and foot exercises.
Be prepared for jet lag, and upon arrival at your destination, take it easy for a couple of days. If you have high blood pressure, respiratory problems, anemia or heart problems, pay particular attention to high altitudes and air pollution. If you tire easily, experience a shortness of breath or become dizzy, you could be having a reaction to the high altitude. Allow yourself time to get used to the altitude before engaging in any strenuous activity.
While on your trip, eat light and don’t drink ex-cessively. Drink only bottled water or water that has been boiled for at least 20 minutes. Ice cubes may not be made from purified water, so avoid them. Stay away from food buffets and street vendors. If you get a severe case of diarrhea that lasts for sev-eral days, consult a doctor.
Older individuals are often considered easy tar-gets for crime. Stay safe by leaving your valuables at home, including expensive jewelry, and getting the contact details of the nearest U.S. embassy. If you are in a country that doesn’t have a U.S. embassy, find out which country’s embassy will be available to help you.
While on your trip, travel during the daytime and carry your belongings securely. Tuck a purse under your arm; don’t let it dangle by the strap. Carry your money in a money belt or pouch and your passport someplace else. Stash your passport numbers in a different location in case your passport gets lost or is stolen. If your passport does get stolen, report it immediately to the local police, get a copy of the report and contact the nearest U.S. embassy for a new one.
In the event of serious injury while abroad, the U.S. consulate will help you find a doctor or other medical services. They will also contact your family and help you with a money transfer to pay for treat-ment. In the event of your death overseas, the con-sulate will contact your relatives in the United States and inform them of the requirements for shipping your body. The government will not pay for your remains to be shipped home.
Preparing for a trip overseas sounds like a lot of work. While that may be true, you have worked all your life and deserve to go on that trip of a lifetime. Get that suitcase packed and prepare to board that plane.
An Ounce Of Precaution
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St. Mary's Innovis Health offers a variety of
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Where Senior Living Comes Naturally.
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