Minnesota River Area Agency on Aging, Inc.

04/02/2026

03/31/2026

Save the date for our Spring Network Provider Meeting - May 5 at the Redwood Area Community Center.

Connect with fellow providers, gain fresh ideas, and explore new resources to support your work.

03/25/2026

Minnesota Aging Pathways connects older adults and their caregivers to the services and support they need. We offer a variety of options, including help with housing, finding financial assistance, community supports, Medicare assistance, and more.
We also offer a variety of educational presentations, including Medicare, fraud prevention, and money-saving programs in-person and virtually. If you are interested in hosting a presentation, you can request more information on our website: https://mnraaa.org/classes/ -id-9 or by calling 800-333-2433.

03/23/2026

We are excited to share a meaningful and growing partnership with Ridgewater College’s nursing program in Willmar. Each semester, one of MNRAAA’s Program Developers presents the Dementia Friends initiative to nursing students—helping equip future healthcare professionals with the knowledge, empathy, and tools to better support individuals living with dementia. This effort ensures that as these students enter the workforce, they carry forward a dementia-friendly mindset into clinics, hospitals, and long-term care settings across our region. We just held our most recent session, partnering with Atwater Area Help for Seniors, where 20 students attended.

03/20/2026

The Medicare Plan Finder is an easy-to-use online tool that helps you find and compare Medicare plans. You can look at different health and drug plans, check prices, and see what each plan covers. By entering your zip code and any medications you take, the tool shows you plans available in your area. It makes it simple to choose the best Medicare plan for your needs.

View the Medicare Plan Finder here: https://www.medicare.gov/plan-compare/ #/?year=2026&lang=en

To view a step-by-step video guide on how to navigate the tool visit: https://mn.gov/aging-pathways/medicare/medicare-open-enrollment/

03/19/2026

If you have a sharp eye for detail, sound judgment, an understanding of nonprofit grantmaking, and proficient computer experience, be part of a team dedicated to making a difference and experience the fulfillment of supporting essential programs for older adults.
Please follow the link below for more details on this opportunity.

Make a difference as a Grant and Finance Specialist Join our dynamic team at Minnesota River Area Agency on Aging as a full-time Grant and Finance Specialist! In this role, you will have the exciting opportunity to assist with the oversight of the Older Americans Act Title III program and related po...

03/18/2026

New to Medicare? Navigating Medicare can feel overwhelming, but getting started doesn’t have to be! Whether you're new to Medicare or helping a loved one, understanding the basics is the first step.

You can talk to a Minnesota Aging Pathways specialist at 800-333-2433 for help understanding your choices or by visiting https://mn.gov/aging-pathways/medicare/medicare-101/enrollment/

03/16/2026

Protect yourself from fraud!
• Don’t share your Medicare or Social Security numbers.
• Review your Medicare statements to make sure they are correct.
• Don’t throw away receipts and private documents; shred them.
• Hang up on calls asking for personal information and don’t send them money or gift cards.
• Don’t accept money or gifts in exchange for free medical care.
• Read everything you sign and ask for a copy.
• If something sounds too good to be true, it probably is.
Minnesota Aging Pathways is Minnesota’s federally designated Senior Medicare Patrol (SMP). We help people fight fraud, abuse, and scams. Report fraud, abuse, and scams by calling Minnesota Aging Pathways at 800-333-2433. Or visit our website to learn more: https://mn.gov/aging-pathways/medicare/fraud/

03/12/2026

Preadmission screening (PAS) is for anyone planning to be admitted into a nursing facility. It is legally required to assess a person’s need for nursing facility-level care and connect them with supportive services. Health care providers submit a PAS to Minnesota Aging Pathways, which manages PAS in Minnesota. Depending on a person’s results, they could receive an in-person assessment from their county or a call from Minnesota Aging Pathways make sure they have what they need.
To learn more about Preadmission screening (PAS), visit our website: https://mn.gov/aging-pathways/providers-partners/pas/

03/11/2026

03/10/2026

If you need support to remain in or return to your home, Minnesota Aging Pathways can help. They can help with:
• exploring your needs and preferences
• connecting you with supportive resources to meet your goals
• following up to make sure services and decisions are working for you

Anyone can submit a referral for Minnesota Aging Pathways resource coordination at https://aging-pathways-referrals.powerappsportals.us/ or call Minnesota Aging Pathways at 800-333-2433 to find out how they can help you

03/06/2026

Minnesota Aging and Disability Resources is a database of resources that serve Minnesotans. Using this online tool is a great way to increase your knowledge of programs and services available in your community. To learn more, visit: https://mn.gov/adresources/