Minnesota’s Personal Care Assistance program is designed to support people of all ages with disabilities to live independently in the community. Personal Care Assistants (PCAs) provide services to people who need help with activities of daily living, instrumental activities of daily living and health-related functions. PCAs also provide hands on assistance, supervision, redirection and intervention for behavior including observation and monitoring.
A PCA may assist the person with the following ADLs:
- Dressing – Application of clothing and special appliances or wraps.
- Grooming – Basic hair care, oral cares, shaving, basic nail care, applying cosmetics and deodorant, care of eyeglasses and hearing aids.
- Bathing – Basic personal hygiene and skin care.
- Eating – Completing the process of eating including application of orthotics required for eating, hand washing and transfers.
- Transfers – Assistance to transfer the person from one seating or reclining area to another.
- Mobility – Assistance with ambulation.
- Positioning – Assistance with positioning or turning a person for necessary care and comfort.
- Toileting – Helping person with bowel or bladder elimination and care. This includes transfers, mobility, positioning, feminine hygiene, use of toileting equipment or supplies, cleansing, inspection of the skin and adjusting clothing.
A PCA may assist an adult recipient with the following:
- Accompany to medical appointments
- Accompany to participate in the community
- Assist with paying bills
- Communicate by telephone and other media
- Complete household tasks integral to the PCA services
- Plan and prepare meals
- Shop for food, clothing and other essential items
Under state law, a licensed health care professional may delegate health-related procedures and tasks to a personal care assistant. Examples of health-related procedures and tasks include:
- Assistance with self-administered medications
- Interventions for seizure disorders, including monitoring and observation
- Range of motion to maintain a person’s strength and muscle functioning
A PCA service may include observation of a person who:
- Has episodes of behaviors
- Needs redirection to remain safe in his/her environment
The PCA program provides support to:
- People with disabilities of all ages
- Elderly (over 65 years)
- People with chronic health conditions
Community Resource Connections MNsure Navigator MA, MNcare and QHP’s
Cass County residents 60 years old or better: service of last resort.
Heritage Community, is Hubbard County’s preferred senior living community in Park Rapids, Minnesota.
Since 1955, Heritage has been known for its high-quality care, gracious hospitality, and array of choices for older adult services. Our senior housing options and services include adult day services, apartment homes, assisted living, memory care and a care center.
Heritage is managed by Ecumen, the most innovative senior housing and services provider, empowering individuals to live richer, fuller lives. We work every day to ensure that we are creating “home” for our residents. Not a place that is “home-like,” but a community that you cherish and are truly proud to call “home.” We look forward to meeting you and telling you more about the wonderful community and experience available to you at Heritage Community.
Ecumen Lifestyle Covenant
Each person who lives in an Ecumen community has different interests and passions. Empowering each person’s individual being is essential to honoring those we serve. The Ecumen Lifestyle Covenant is a partnership between our staff and the people we serve in assisted living and memory care.
By signing this covenant, we and each of our customers make a joint pledge to take responsibility for our customer’s lifestyle choices and desires. We (the staff) pledge to support each individual’s decisions and commit to providing him or her with the resources we have available to help our person be successful and fulfilled in their home.
ACTIVITIES
Coffee from 9:00 a.m – 11 a.m.
Monday:
“Crafts” 1:00 p.m. – 4:00 p.m.
Wednesday:
“Whist” 1:00 p.m. – 4:00 p.m.
Thursday:
“Bingo” 1:00 p.m. – 3:00 p.m.
4th Thursdays Potluck Supper
24 1st St. SE
P.O. Box 535
Blackduck MN 56630
Patrick Lochwood
Stonewell Insurance Agency is an independent insurance agency specializing in Medicare health plans and partnered with a long-term care specialist.
P.O. Box 604 Bemidji, MN 56619
Hours of availability: By appointment
Baker Park is a residence for elderly individuals located in Bemidji, Minnesota. The facility is situated in a picturesque lakeside setting within a short distance of the downtown area with shopping, library, transportation, recreational facilities, and many churches nearby. It has easy bus access to the hospital, medical clinic, and shopping mall.
Eligibility Criteria
Age – 62 and older
Financial – HUD guidelines impose income limits and require that tenants generally pay 30 percent of adjusted gross income toward their rent. Income limits change. Please check on current limits.
Community Living at Baker Park – A person may be considered capable of living in a community setting at Baker Park if he/she is able to live up to the terms of the lease and can handle the activities of daily living.
Lease – Tenants are required to sign a one-year lease upon move-in.
Retraining for today’s workplace through paid placement within area nonprofits: 18-21 hours per week. Services provided at no cost. Included: Job search classes, on line and classroom occupational skills. Training: resume preparation. Must be 55 or older; unemployed, and meet household income criteria.
Gonvick: 226 Elm Street Gonvick, MN 56644
218-776-2789
P.O. Box 155 Clearbrook, MN 56634
Clear Waters Life Center (CWLC) is a multi-faceted 501(c)3 nonprofit organization with two locations in Northern Minnesota. We provide a variety of free and low cost services through four programs and five businesses. Our nonprofit businesses provide vocational training for our MSH residents volunteer opportunities and quality, affordable, and used merchandise to our customers.
Our community based programs focuses on helping youth, seniors, and addiction recovering men by building lives, growing relationships, and imparting hope.
Mustard Seed Homes (MSH) is a recovery and aftercare residential program for adult men providing support groups, vocational and life skills training, and steps to developing a healthy spiritual and physical life. As an outreach ministry of Clear Waters Life Center, MSH is a faith-based, 12-month, residential men’s program that provides training in a safe environment, to maintain sobriety, stabilize mental health, and transition to independence. We focus on development in two areas: life skills and vocational/occupational training. Life skills include budgeting, planning and preparing nutritious meals, time management, and personal health through exercise. Vocational and occupational training included 2-5 hours of adult education weekly, experience in building construction, using a commercial kitchen, furniture repair, janitorial services, helping in a greenhouse and garden center, and retail.
MSH is funded in part with housing support and supportive services from the department of human services. Applicants who meet DHS requirements can complete this program with no personal costs.
mustardseedhomes.org
Youth Connection is an afterschool youth program that provides a safe place for play, mentoring, leadership training, and family and community connections. We focus on three things: creativity, being active, and teaching and embodying our core values of honor, respect, teamwork, relationships, encouragement, faith, and safety. We offer programing for 3rd – 5th graders and 6th – 12th graders.
Senior Services include transportation services, homemaking and chore services for clearwater county residents who are 60+ years old.
Transportation Services: if you need a ride to an appointment, community event, or shopping, we can take you there. Plan ahead to schedule your ride as 24 hours advance notice is required. 218-888-2320
Homemaking (Free Service, donations accepted)
- General Housework
- Laundry
- Sorting/organizing
- Shopping
- Answering or making phone calls
Chore Services (Free Service, donations accepted)
- Winterization projects
- Small outdoor repairs
- Furniture/ appliance removal- landfill run
- Snow removal and/or spring yard clean-up and maintenance
Community Opportunity are designed to educate, provide space for fun, and connect the community through art classes, pickleball, community dinners, adult basic education, counseling, and recovery and support groups.
During the summer we host Friday night out dinner events featuring different ethnic or regional foods. Free will offerings go to CWLC building maintenance.
We have two art studios in our Gonvick facility: pottery and mosaic. All ages are welcome and all supplies are provided. Cost is $5 a day, memberships available, varies classes are held throughout the year ranging from painting to welding.
CWLC hosts Celebrate Recovery meetings throughout the year. Celebrate Recovery is a Christ-centered 12-step recovery program for anyone struggling with hurt, pain, or addiction of any kind. It is a safe place to find community and freedom from the issues that are controlling your life.
CWLC offers counseling services in a variety of areas for all ages. Appointments required, call ahead to schedule.
Adult basic education is offered Tuesdays 6 p.m. – 8 p.m. and Wednesday 12:30 p.m. – 3 p.m. at our Clearbrook location. We believe that education never goes out of style. Our offering are designed to meet you where you are. This is a free service, call ahead to set up your individualized training.
Shop at the Top is our volunteer operated thrift store in Clearbrook where we sell clothing for the whole family as well as home goods, games, pet supplies, books, small appliances, and knick-knacks. The proceeds from Shop at the Top goes to maintaining our buildings. We are always interested in volunteers, you can call our office or stop in to get more information. We take donations during business hours. Located on the 3rd Floor of Clearbrook site. Hours are Monday – Friday 10 a.m. – 4 p.m. and Saturday 10 a.m. – 12 p.m.
Restore It! is our used furniture shop in Clearbrook, as well as, custom furniture crafting and restoration business. Our MSH residents learn life and vocational skills by creating custom furniture pieces and restoring furniture. We take donations during business hours. Located on the 3rd Floor of Clearbrook site. Hours are Monday – Friday 10 a.m. – 4 p.m. and Saturday 10 a.m. – 12 p.m.
Grow It! our greenhouse and garden center in Gonvick. We grow many varieties of flowers and vegetables starting mid-May to early July. If you need help putting planters together, we also provide commission planting services.
Fitness in Clearbrook is a weight room and gym. Membership fees are low and help us maintain the equipment.
Clearbrook Hours: Monday – Thursday 6:30 a.m. – 9 p.m. Friday 6:30 a.m. – 5;30 p.m. & Saturday 8 a.m. -12 p.m.
Space Rentals are available in both Gonvick and Clearbrook for small to large parties, classes, meals, meetings, or gatherings.
Foster Grandparent:
Make a lasting difference in the lives of children and youth. Our Foster Grandparent Program provides opportunities for volunteers 55 and over to work with kids across the state.
Senior Companion:
Our Senior Companion Program provides an opportunity for volunteers 55 and over to support elderly individuals who have difficulty with daily tasks.
RSVP Program:
Looking for other opportunities to volunteer? Our RSVP Program covers a wide range of volunteer opportunities to strengthen our communities across Minnesota.
We strive to promote people’s potential by providing supportive employment opportunities, as well as social and recreational experiences, to adults with developmental disabilities.
Home Safety for Seniors:
1. The Most Common In-Home Injuries for Seniors and How to Prevent Them https://www.homeadvisor.com/r/senior-home-injuries-and-prevention/
2. Fire Safety for Elders with Special Health Needs https://www.agingcare.com/articles/fire-safety-for-elderly-148990.htm
3. Preparing Your Home for a Loved One with Alzheimer’s: A Caregiver’s Guide https://www.redfin.com/blog/2016/09/preparing-your-home-for-a-loved-one-with-alzheimers-a-caregivers-guide.html
4. 44 Crime prevention tips for seniors https://roodepoortrecord.co.za/2016/11/11/44-crime-prevention-tips-for-seniors/
5. Handicap Accessible Modifications That Won’t Turn Off Future Homebuyers https://www.angieslist.com/articles/handicap-accessible-modifications-won-t-turn-future-homebuyers.htm
6. How To Garden Safely When You’re A Senior https://howdoesyourgardenmow.com/garden-safety-for-seniors/
Areas Served
Leech Lake Reservation, Cass County, Beltrami County, Hubbard County & Itasca County
Title III. Congregate Meals
Meal provision to an elderly client or other eligible participant at a nutrition site, senior center or some other congregate setting.
Eligibility Requriements
Persons who are 60+ years of age or older and spouse, regardless of age and other eligible individuals.
Documents Requested
- Proof of age
- Proof of residency
Intake Procedure
Walk-in or call for more information
Fees
None, contributions are accepted.
Guests can eat for the cost of $4.50.
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Title III. Home Delivered Meals
Meal provision to an elder or other eligible participant at the client’s place of residence.
Eligibility Requriements
Home delivered meal recipients must be 60 years of age or older, home bound by reason of illness, disability or functional need, and unable to prepare their own meals. Meals may be made available to individuals with disabilities who reside in a non-institutional household with and are accompanied by an individual eligible for congregate meals.
Documents Requested
- Proof of age
- Proof of residency
Intake Procedure
Walk-in or call for more information
Fees
None, contributions are accepted.
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Title VI. Congregate and Home Delivered Meals
Eligibility will include enrolled members of any recognized tribe aged 55-59 years or over within the program service area. Eligibility will include spouse, handicapped or disabled individual in the same household of the eligible participant who accompany participant to a congregate site.
Documents Requested
- Proof of age
- Proof of residency
Intake Procedure
Walk-in or call for more information
Fees
None, contributions are accepted.
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Title VI. Part C – Caregiver Program
Hours 8:00 a.m. – 4:30 p.m.
Native American Family Caregiver Support Program Requirements
Native American Family Caregiver Support Program can serve two types of unpaid family caregivers:
- Family caregivers: An adult family member, or another individual, who is an unpaid informal provider of in-home and community care to an older individual or to an individual with Alzheimer’s disease or a related disorder with neurological and organic brain dysfunction.
- Grandparents or older individuals who are relative caregivers: A grandparent or step grandparent of a child, or relative of a child by blood marriage, or adoption, who is 55 years of age or older and
- lives with the child;
- is the primary caregiver of the child because the biological or adoptive parents are unable or unwilling to serve as the primary caregiver of the child; and
- has a legal relationship to the child, as such legal custody or guardianship, or is raising the child informally.
The five required services are:
- Information to caregivers about available services.
- Assistance to caregivers in gaining access to services.
- Individual counseling, organization of support groups, and caregivers training to assist the caregivers in the area of health, nutrition, and financial literacy, and in making decisions and solving problems relating to their caregiving roles.
- Respite care to enable caregivers of frail elders to be temporarily and intermittently relieved from their cargiving responsibilities.
- Supplemental services, on a limited basis, to caregivers of frail elders to complement the care provided by caregivers.
Documents Requested
- Proof of age
- Proof of residency
Intake Procedure
Walk-in or call for more information
Satellite Sites
Ball Club ENP
31027 Artic Drive
Ball Club, MN
(218) 246-8537
Bena/Sugar Point ENP
15085 Old Housing Drive
Bena, MN
(218) 665-5313
Cass Lake ENP
6216 Upper Cass Frontage Road
Cass Lake, MN
(Adjacent to Teal’s – across highway 2)
(218) 335-8314
Inger/S. Lake ENP
53736 Co. Rd. 146
Inger, MN
(218) 659-2652
Onigum ENP
8826 Onigum Road
Onigum, MN
(218) 547-3995
Life Wireless is a Lifeline supported program that provides free cellular service. Only eligible consumers may enroll in the program and documentation is required. Life Wireless also provides plans for people who do not qualify for assistance. Benefits include: voicemail, text messaging, caller ID service, nationwide calling, and more.
Personal Care Attendant choice services, serving all 87 Minnesota counties. Some home health and expanded services also available.
Main Office:
12600 Whitewater Drive Suite 100 Minnetonka, MN 55343
952-935-3515
Grand Rapids:
104 NE 3rd Street, Suite 220 Grand Rapids, MN 55744
218-212-7577
Legal help that changes lives:
For 100 years, Legal Aid has worked in pursuit of helping Minnesota’s most vulnerable citizens gain access to their basic rights for safety, shelter, food, health care and education. And with the support of hundreds of Minnesotans, we’ve had the privilege to change lives along the way.
Dedicated to protecting rights and improving lives.
Our lawyers give a voice to those who may not otherwise be heard by providing the highest quality legal help to our clients, who are often among the most vulnerable families and individuals in the community. Beyond that, we seek changes in policies and systems that ease the way for many others. And we use technologies to more efficiently serve our clients and work with the judicial system. Our volunteers work to give our most vulnerable citizens a fighting chance; our donors make it all possible with much needed financial support — and together, we make a difference every day.
Protecting rights, improving lives:
Mid-Minnesota Legal Aid provides free civil legal services to people with low incomes in central Minnesota through offices in Minneapolis, St. Cloud and Willmar. Our experienced staff assist clients with a variety of legal issues. Services range from educating clients about their rights, to advocating on their behalf and representing clients in court.
Disability Law
The Minnesota Disability Law Center (MDLC) provides free civil legal assistance to individuals with disabilities statewide on legal issues related to their disabilities.
Moving justice forward:
Legal Aid’s policy advocates champion a wide range of issues that impact thousands of Minnesotans every year. We are the voice for the voiceless in the legislature, and we bring highly specialized technical skills to bear at all stages of the legislative process.
Assisted Living: Promotes independence but with supervision/assistance with daily living and coordination of outside services.