Adults and Aging
Find assisted living facilities, independent living communities, homeless shelters, housing expense programs, public housing and senior housing resources specifically relevant to seniors.
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- 2-1-1
- 800-543-7709
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Serves Two Harbors and Silver Bay. Free, confidential tax preparation for low income and elderly individuals.
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- 218-834-4379 (Two Harbors)
- 218-226-3635 (Silver Bay)
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At Home Living-Cottage A At Home Living-Cottage B
828 13th Avenue 832 13th Avenue
Two Harbors, MN 55616 Two Harbors, MN 55616
Phone: 218-728-1189 Phone: 218-728-1189
*Primarily serve persons with mental health or brain injury diagnosis*
DRCC-Cedar DRCC-Burlington
421 4th Avenue 1531 15th Street
Two Harbors, MN 55616 Two Harbors, MN 55616
Phone: 218-722-8180
Maple View Adult Foster Care
1729 9th Avenue
Two Harbors, MN 55616
Phone: 218-343-8853
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Provides information and education about Alzheimer’s disease and programs for family care providers, professionals, and community groups.
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- 218-733-2560
- 800-272-3900
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Strives to foster independence for elder persons through the development and coordination of community-based, long-term care services.
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- 218-722-5545
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- 221 West First Street Duluth, MN 55802
Senior Community Service Employment Programs (SCSEP) is designed to promote part-time, temporary employment in which program participants are engaged in community service, receive work experience, and job skills that can lead to unsubsidized employment. We believe that older workers provide a valuable resource to the needs of the current workforce. Through the SCEP program, we provide employment assistance to our participants. Must be an adult 55 or older and be income eligible.
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- 218-834-2280
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- Norlen Industrial Park
2124 10th Street
Two Harbors, MN 55616
Meals served Monday through Friday. Call 218-735-6899 or 800-662-5711 (ext. 6899) to sign up. Once registered, call Lake View kitchen at 218-834-7380 for a copy of the monthly lunch menu and to select days to receive a meal.
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- 218-735-6899
- 800-662-5711 ext. 6899
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- 325 11th Avenue (located in Lake View Hospital)
Two Harbors, MN 55616
Agate Bay Assisted Living, LLC
414 1st Avenue
Two Harbors, MN 55616
Phone: 218-834-6174
Barross Cottage Barross Cottage II
401 South Avenue 806 13th Avenue
Two Harbors, MN 55616 Two Harbors, MN 55616
Phone: 218-834-8018 Phone: 218-834-8098
Carefree Living
36 Bell Circle
Silver Bay, MN 55614
Phone: 218-226-3524
Waterview Shores
409 13th Avenue
Two Harbors, MN 55616
Phone: 218-834-0849
https://monarchmn.com/the-waterview-shores/
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Class to improve your muscle tone, bone strength and balance. Adults 50+ are encouraged to attend.
Clair Nelson Center
6866 Cramer Rd
Finland, MN 55603
Mondays and Wednesdays 9:15AM-10:15AM
Knife River Lutheran Church
158 Church Rd
Knife River, MN 55609
Mondays 10:00AM-11:00AM
North Shore Area Partners
36 Shopping Center
Silver Bay, MN 55614
Tuesdays and Thursdays 9:30AM-10:30AM
Lake View Hospital Solarium
325 11th Ave Two Harbors, MN 55616
Mondays and Tuesdays 11:00AM-12:00PM; Thursdays 10:00AM-11:00AM, 11:00AM-12:00PM
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- (218) 226-8809
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- Knife River Bone Builders Knife River Lutheran Church 158 Church Rd Knife River, MN 55609 Mondays 10:00AM-11:00AM
- Silver Bay Bone Builders Mary MacDonald Center 99 Edison Blvd Silver Bay, MN 55614 Tuesdays and Thursdays 9:30AM-10:30AM
- Two Harbors Bone Builders Lake View Hospital Solarium 325 11th Ave Two Harbors, MN 55616 Mondays and Tuesdays 11:00AM-12:00PM Thursdays 10:00AM-11:00AM, 11:00AM-12:00PM
This site is dedicated to providing aging consumers information about memory care, assisted living, senior living, and in-home care, a program that can help them maintain their independence and quality of life. This site also offers information to caregivers, including a resource center, starting a conversation with an aging adult, medical alert systems, caregiver burnout and a Medicare Guide.
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- 800-973-1540
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Volunteer service to assist elders in living independently. Services include transportation to medical appointments, yard work, paperwork, home maintenance, assistance with shopping, friendly conversation. Offers respite care and support and education for caregivers. Community events and education. Also provides seniors (55+) with opportunities to be involved with the community, attend events, and form relationships through activities (formerly known as Socially Active Seniors).
- New Memories Café-A social and educational gathering for older adults and their families and friends. No diagnosis is necessary; the New Memory Café is designed for everyone to have a nice time in a safe environment. New Memory Café meets on the third Wednesday of each month at the Community Center, 417 South Avenue, from 1 p.m. to 3 p.m. Open to the public and free of charge.
- Caregiver Support Group-Meets 2nd Monday of every month at the Community Partner’s office. Contact for meeting times.
- Groceries to Go-There are three different ways to access food: A volunteer will drive the participant to the grocery store to assist in shopping and then assist in unpacking and putting away groceries; a volunteer will drive the participant to the Two Harbors Area Food Shelf to access food and then assist in unpacking and putting away groceries; a participant can call Community Partners to place their order, then a volunteer will do the grocery shopping and deliver and put the groceries away. Call or stop by Community Partners to register.
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- (218) 834-8024
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- Community Center Building
417 South Ave
Two Harbors, MN 55616
Provides persons who are deaf and hard of hearing, family members, agencies and the public general information, assistance, support services, mental health services and referrals. Specialized phone equipment available for those who qualify including phone amplifiers, ring signalers and TTD’s.
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- 800-657-3663 (voice or relay)
- 651-964-1514 (videophone)
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- Duluth Technology Village
11 East Superior Street, Suite 220
Duluth, MN 55802
Helps families and friends find information about community services for older people anywhere in the United States and its territories.
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- 1-800-677-1116
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Seniors Program
Provides care to eligible seniors 65+ with a medical eye exam at no out-of-pocket cost, and up to one year of physician services for follow-up care for any condition diagnosed during the initial exam.
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- 1-877-887-6327
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Search for housing using filters such as distance from a certain point, amount of rent, number of bedrooms, building type, accessibility, and whether pets are allowed. You may also limit searches to subsidized housing or housing for seniors, persons with a disability or veterans.
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- Adult Protection
To report suspected abuse, neglect, self-neglect or financial exploitation of vulnerable adults, call the Minnesota Adult Abuse Reporting Center (MAARC) 844-880-1574 or http://www.mn.gov/dhs/reportadultabuse/. Reports are referred to local social workers that take appropriate action to provide safety. - Adult Foster Care
Adult Foster Care is a licensed home-like setting for adults who are unable to live on their own. Placements may be short-term, long-term or for respite care. - Blood Pressure Checks and Foot Care Clinics
Public Health Nurses perform blood pressure checks and hold monthly low-cost foot care clinics for elderly persons. Appointments are required. - MNCHOICES
Web-based application that is comprehensive and integrates assessment and support planning for Minnesotans who need long-term services and supports. MNCHOICES embraces a person-centered approach to ensure services meet each person’s strengths, goals, preferences, and assessed needs. - Services to Seniors
Assessments and referrals to assist individuals age 65 and older to remain in their home, as well as recommendations for options outside of the home when necessary.
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- (218) 834-8400
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- 616 3rd Ave
Two Harbors, MN 55616
Cooperative Light and Power has partnered with local Girl Scout Troop 4251 to offer a community medical borrowing closet. Some items available include wheelchairs, commodes, shower chairs, crutches, knee scooters, walkers and canes. Community members can check out the items needed and return them when done. These items are available for short-term use. Simply use it, clean it, and return so the item is available for the next person that needs it.
Items can be picked up at Cooperative Light and Power during their regular business hours.
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- Cooperative Light and Power
1552 Hwy 2
Two Harbors, MN 55616
A web-based means of finding information about social services including education, housing, health care, jobs and money management.
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- 800-333-2433
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Services that focus on assisting elders to live independently. Volunteer services include transportation to medical appointments, household and outdoor chores, grocery shopping and frozen Meals On Wheels delivery, friendly visits and check-ins, assistance with paperwork, service coordination and referrals. Offers respite care and support for caregivers. New services include in-home personal care assistance and housekeeping on a sliding scale fee.
North Shore Area Partners also has a medical equipment loan closet. The loan closet is a free public service for people needing personal care items such as walkers, canes, wheelchairs, commodes and smaller pieces. Anyone can use the equipment if it’s available. NSAP’s hours are from 8:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. Monday through Thursday. Please call ahead if possible.
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- (218) 226-3635
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- 36 Shopping Center Road
Silver Bay, MN 55614
Group for people 55+ or retired. Meets the third Wednesday of each month. Ongoing programs, including arts and crafts, games, pool, and cards. Meets in rooms 19 and 23 in the Mary Mac building.
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- (218) 226-3048
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- 99 Edison Blvd
Silver Bay, MN 55614
Friendly Visits–Volunteer visits for area seniors who are homebound or alone and who want or need contact with the community. We offer a simple walk in the park with a companion, stories and a laugh with a new friend, or sharing a hobby.
Transportation
- Local Transportation-Volunteer supported program that provides rides to and from local services/events, running errands and local medical appointments.
- Long-Distance Rides are specifically provided for medical appointments. Volunteer long-distance drivers are reimbursed by Northwoods Partners miles driven and clients are asked to make a donation to help us to sustain our programs.
- Grocery Delivery is available. Set up a store charge account and our volunteers will deliver your groceries right to your home. Groceries are delivered on Wednesdays between noon and 4pm.
Exercise Buddy Program– A trained volunteer will meet with you weekly in your home to help increase your strength, flexibility, and balance.
Community Exercise Group–Participants are led through a full body exercise routine that includes both seated and standing exercises. The program is designed give participants a safe and effective workout that will allow them to increase and maintain their flexibility, stability, and movement. Meets every Thursday from 10:30-11:30 in the basement of First Lutheran Church.
Memories & Movement Group–Share memories, stories, and life experiences over coffee & snacks and conclude each session with movement, light exercises to keep you active and help increase balance, range of motion and strength. Meets every Wednesday from 10:30-11:30 at the Ely Senior Center.
Matter of Balance Classes–Eight-week program that helps reduce the fear of falling and increases the activity levels of older adults.
Tai Ji Quan: Moving for Better Balance is a balance training regimen designed for older adults and people with balance disorders. TJQMBB is a 12-week progressive learning course where participants learn an adapted 8 form Tai Chi routine that is intended to address common and potentially debilitating movement and balance issues.
Caregiver Consulting–Caregiver Consultants can provide family caregivers with useful information, skills and tools, as well as help with problem solving. The consultant’s role includes developing strategies for the caregiver to achieve a balanced lifestyle that allows for both providing care and maintaining their own health. The consultant will help identify the caregiver’s strengths and needs, develop a personalized caregiving plan with goals. Along the way, they offer problem solving, coaching, and ongoing support to help the caregiver reach their goals.
Northwoods Memory Care Program–We help guide you and your family through the stages of Alzheimer’s disease and other types of dementia by providing resources and consultation to help reduce stress and increase family support.
Caregiver Support Groups–Provides an opportunity to connect with others, validate each other’s experiences, and ask for advice, find out about useful resources, and safely vent your frustrations. Meets 4th Monday of the month, 10-11:30am, Ely Senior Center.
Powerful Tools For Caregivers–An evidence-based educational series that is six weeks long and is designed to help unpaid family caregivers take better care of themselves while caring for a relative or family friend.
ACT on Alzheimer’s–We bring dementia education to Ely in the form of newspaper articles, books, handouts, speakers, and a community conversation series. Check our calendar for upcoming educational opportunities.
REACH – Resources for Enhancing Alzheimer’s Caregiver Health is an evidence-based caregiver consultation service. This program works one-on-one with caregivers to assess risk, assist with problem solving, provide skill building techniques, manage behavior changes and find time for themselves.
Caregiver Relief–We coordinate volunteer help for the person who cares for a chronically ill home-bound loved one.
Volunteer Training–New volunteers receive a one hour, face-to-face orientation that explains our history, services, programs, policies, and procedures. Additional training may be provided to carry out specific services. Every quarter, we offer a themed Volunteer Social that provides an opportunity for socializing with other volunteers and continuing education on volunteering.
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- 218-365-8019
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- 328 West Conan Street
Ely, Minnesota 55731
The Waterview Shores
409 13th Avenue
Two Harbors, MN 55616
Phone: 218-834-8374
https://monarchmn.com/the-waterview-shores/
Minnesota Veterans Home
56 Outer Drive
Silver Bay, MN 55614
Phone: 218-353-8700
https://mn.gov/mdva/homes/silver-bay/
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A commodity supplemental food program for eligible people over 60 years of age. Pickup at Super One parking lot in Two Harbors and the Mary MacDonald building in Silver Bay. Delivery is the first Monday of the month.
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- 218-727-5653, ext. 112 (Two Harbors residents)
- 218-226-3048 (Silver Bay residents)
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RSVP gives adults (55+) an opportunity to share their talents, wisdom and creativity through volunteer services at local nonprofit organizations and health care facilities. Volunteers provide services from tutoring special needs youth to advocating for senior health care issues. An AEOA program that serves Lake and Cook counties.
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- (218) 834-2280 ext 108
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- 2124 10th St Two Harbors, MN 55616
Minnesota Board on Aging’s free statewide information and assistance service.
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- 1-800-333-2433
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- 227 W 1st St Duluth, MN 55802
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- 1-855-863-3560
- 1-800-325-0778 (TTY)
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- US Bank Building
Suite 500
230 West Superior Street
Duluth, MN 55802
University for Seniors (US) is an association of older adults (50+) dedicated to lifelong learning and cultural enrichment. Programs include study groups, lectures, workshops, social activities, trips and more.
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- 218-726-6397
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- 515 Darland Administration Building
1049 University Drive
Duluth, MN 55812
Community Partners (Two Harbors Area)
$15 suggested donation for rides to Duluth.
North Shore Area Partners (Silver Bay Area)
$15 suggested donation for rides to Two Harbors, $25 for rides to Duluth. Volunteer drivers will assist seniors 60+ years old with medical transportation.
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- 218-834-8024 (Two Harbors)
- 218-226-3635 (Silver Bay)
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