Adults and Aging
2-1-1 call centers are staffed 24/7 by trained Community Resource Specialists who quickly assess needs and refer callers to the help that they seek. They offer information on a broad range of services, including:
- Food and housing support
- Mental health and substance abuse resources
- Legal assistance
- Youth programs
- Medical and dental clinics
- Education and job training opportunities
- Household items
- Temporary financial assistance and money management
- Childcare
- Transportation
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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.
Phone
- 218-595-0267 (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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Serving the people of the Arrowhead Region by providing local units of government and citizens groups a means to work cooperatively in identifying needs, solving problems and fostering local leadership. Our vision is to have all people 60+ have access to supportive services and the choice to be independent, active and stay in their own homes as long as possible.
Phone
- 218-722-5545
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- 221 West First Street
Duluth, MN 55802
Silver Bay: Meals are available Monday through Friday at the Northwoods Family Grille, 6 Shopping Center, Silver Bay. Reservations are not required. You may also dine in the North Shore Area Partner’s Community Room from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. on Wednesdays (also catered by the Northwoods Family Grille). Call 218-226-3635 with any questions. Home delivered meals are also available. You must register with the AEOA Senior Meals program, which can be done on-site.
Two Harbors: Meals served Monday through Friday in Lake View Hospital. 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. Home delivered meals are also available.
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- 218-735-6899
- 800-662-5711 ext. 6899
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- Silver Bay:
Northwoods Family Grill
6 Shopping Center
Silver Bay, MN 55614
Two Harbors:
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 from 9:15 a.m. – 10:15 a.m.
Knife River Lutheran Church
158 Church Rd
Knife River, MN 55609
Mondays from 10 a.m. – 11 a.m.
North Shore Area Partners
36 Shopping Center
Silver Bay, MN 55614
Tuesdays and Thursdays from 9:30 a.m. – 10:30 a.m.
Lake View Hospital Solarium
325 11th Avenue, Two Harbors, MN 55616
Mondays and Tuesdays from 11 a.m. – 12 p.m.; Thursdays from 10 a.m. – 11 a.m. or 11 a.m. – 12 p.m.
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This site is dedicated to providing aging consumers information about memory care, assisted living, senior living, 55+ living communities, 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, hearing aids, 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, care coordination, chores, basic home maintenance, assistance with grocery shopping, social programming, and friendly conversation. Community Partners also offers caregiver counseling, support groups, and respite care. Education and community events are scheduled throughout the year.
- 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.
Phone
- (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.
To qualify for the Seniors Program one must be:
- U.S. citizen or legal resident
- Age 65 or older
- Not belong to an HMO or have eye care benefits through the VA
- Not seen an ophthalmologist in three or more years
Phone
- 1-877-887-6327
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- eyecareamerica@aao.org
In collaboration with AEOA, North Shore Area Partners is organizing freshly cooked meals at the Clair Nelson Center, Finland, on the third Monday of each month from 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. for persons age 60+. Cost is $4.50 per meal. During the meal, presentations will be offered on a variety of topics. Please contact Stacey, NSAP volunteer coordinator, at 218-353-1391.
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- 218-353-1391
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- Meals Served at:
Clair Nelson Center
6866 Cramer Road
Finland, MN 55603
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
Public Health Nurses perform blood pressure checks 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. Common services that people access include homemaking, nurse visits, medical alert systems, home delivered meals and transportation.
Phone
- (218) 834-8400
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- 616 3rd Ave
Two Harbors, MN 55616
COMMUNITY FOOT CARE PROGRAM: Foot care is back up and running and taking new clients! Receive foot assessment and treatment, which includes routine nail care, corn and callus management, and other hygienic and preventive maintenance care of the feet. Foot care is helpful for older adults as problems with the feet can be the first sign of a serious medical condition and minor irritants can lead to more serious infections if left untreated. $15 per visit out of pocket.
Phone
- 218-834-8725
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- 325 11th Avenue
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 education, services for people with disabilities, senior services, waiver services, unemployment, housing/homelessness, health care, transportation, 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.
Nail Care and Blood Pressure Checks: Offered the third Thursday each month for adults age 60+. Nail care is offered by appointment only. Cost is $15 for toenail trim, $15 for fingernail trim or $20 for both. In-home nail care is also available at $25 Monday through Friday. Call 218-353-1449 to schedule an appointment. Individuals with certain conditions, such as diabetes, may be unable to be seen. Drop in blood pressure checks are offered the same day and are free of charge. Services are offered at North Shore Area Partners, 36 Shopping Center Road, Silver Bay.
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.
Phone
- (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 at 1 p.m. in the Mary MacDonald building. Come listen to speakers and enjoy a cup of coffee and a snack. Ongoing programing, including arts, games, and pool are offered.
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- (218) 226-3048
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- Mary MacDonald Building
99 Edison Blvd.
Rooms 19 & 23
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.
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 a.m. – 11:30 a.m. in the basement of First Lutheran Church.
Men’s 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 a.m. – 11:30 a.m. 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. Caregivers learn self-care tools like reducing stress, improving self-confidence, managing time, goal setting, problem solving, communicating their feelings, locating helpful resources, and making tough decisions.
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.
Phone
- 218-365-8019
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- 328 West Conan Street
Ely, Minnesota 55731
- office@northwoodspartners.org
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.
Phone
- (218) 834-2280 ext 108
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- 2124 10th St Two Harbors, MN 55616
The Senior Citizens’ Law Project is the place for you to go to get FREE information and confidential advice about elder law issues. The Seniors’ Project is for individuals who are at least 60 years of age and live in Lake, Cook, Carlton, Itasca, Koochiching, Aitkin, Cass, Crow Wing and St. Louis counties. By getting legal advice when you need it, you can prevent and resolve legal issues, remain independent, avoid victimization, and make better planning decisions. The Senior’ Project cannot help you with criminal matters.
The Senior Citizens’ Law Project has a kiosk located within North Shore Area Partners (NSAP), Silver Bay. You will be able to research information and connect with an attorney or paralegal. The kiosk is available during NSAP’s normal business hours.
The Seniors’ Project can help you with:
- age discrimination
- contract disputes
- creditor harassment
- door-to-door sales people
- energy assistance
- family issues
- health care, including Medicare, Medical Assistance, Medigap insurance & HMO policies
- home repairs
- housing, including public housing
- landlord/tenant issues
- living wills
- nursing homes
- patient rights
- pensions
- planning for incapacity
- Power of Attorney
- Social Security
- social services
- Supplemental Security Income (SSI)
- unemployment compensation
- Veterans’ benefits
- warranty enforcement
***criminal matters advice is not available***
Phone
- 218-623-8100
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- Kiosk Located in North Shore Area Partners
36 Shopping Center Road
Silver Bay, MN 55614
- info@lasnem.org
Minnesota Board on Aging’s free statewide information and assistance service. Aging in place, planning for the future, caregiving and understanding Medicare services are available.
Phone
- 1-800-333-2433
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- 227 W 1st Street
Duluth, MN 55802
Sharps disposal options in Lake County
Lake View Medical Clinics in both Silver Bay and Two Harbors now accept needles, lancets and syringes (sharps) during business hours. Just check in with the registration office at either location.
Sharps must be placed in puncture-resistant plastic with leak-resistant sides and bottom, such as an empty laundry detergent bottle with a screw-on lid. Do not store them in glass bottles, aluminum cans or coffee cans. Label them as medical waste before bringing them in for disposal. See sharps disposal guidelines below.
Medical Sharp Drop off Locations in Lake County
- Lake View Silver Bay Medical Clinic, 50 Outer Dr., Silver Bay. Open Monday – Thursday, 8 a.m. – 4:30 p.m.
- Lake View Medical Clinic Two Harbors, 325 11th Avenue, Two Harbors. Open Monday – Friday, 8 a.m. – 6 pm.
- Lake County Recycling Center, Recycle Center Drive, Two Harbors. Open Monday – Friday, 7:30 a.m. – 5:30 p.m. and Saturdays, 8 a.m. – 12 p.m.
SHARPS DISPOSAL GUIDELINES
| ITEM |
PROPER DISPOSAL |
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| Sharps | Sharps Disposal | Must be sealed in hard plastic container and labeled as medical waste |
| Epi-Pens (empty) | Sharps Disposal | MUST BE EMPTY, see liquid meds below |
| Insulin Pens (empty) | Sharps Disposal | MUST BE EMPTY, see liquid meds below |
| Pills | “Drug Take Back” bin in retail pharm | No liquids, no sharps, no aerosols |
| Liquid medications
(Includes insulin and epinephrine) |
Trash | Discharge into kitty litter, coffee grounds, or an orange first |
| Inhalers | Household hazardous waste | HHW at Lake County Recycle Center (closed in winter) or WLSSD in Duluth |
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- 1-800-772-1213
- 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.
Phone
- 218-726-7637
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- 515 Darland Administration Building
1049 University Drive
Duluth, MN 55812
- usask@d.umn.edu
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.
Phone
- 218-834-8024 (Two Harbors)
- 218-226-3635 (Silver Bay)
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