Total Click: 881
Description: We promote policies to the State Legislature, the Governor and State Agencies that fairly reflect the needs and interests of the older Minnesotans. We provide objective information and promote public education on ways to meet the changing needs of Minnesota’s older population to age well and live well. Partnering with Area Agencies on Aging and others, we administer and oversee the effective use of Older Americans Act and state funds to support older Minnesotans. The Minnesota Board on Aging (MBA) is the gateway to services for Minnesota seniors and their families. MBA listens to senior concerns, researches for solutions, and proposes policy to address senior needs. In addition, MBA administer funds from the Older Americans Act that provide a spectrum of services to seniors, including Senior LinkAge Line®, Insurance Counseling and more. First established in 1956, the MBA is one of the pioneers in the field of aging policy, information and assistance. It works closely with its Area Agencies on Aging, which are located throughout the state, to provide services that seniors need. The Board’s 25 members are appointed by the governor. The Minnesota Board on Aging administers policy relating to all aspects of the Older Americans Act services such as the meal programs, legal services, ombudsman, etc. and sets policies for those programs. Those programs are targeted to those in the “greatest social and economic need with particular attention to low-income minorities and those residing in rural areas” and are administered by Area Agencies on Aging. Some services, like Information and Assistance (I&A), e.g., Senior LinkAge Line®, are available to all older persons and their families. Placing nutrition sites in subsidized, senior high rise buildings are examples of targeting services, like nutrition, to persons in greatest economic need.

Contacts:	Minnesota Board on Aging P.O. Box 64976 St. Paul, MN 55164-0976 Phone: 1-800-882-6262,651-431-2500 Fax: 651-431-7453 Email: mba@state.mn.us
Site popularity:
URL:
Posted:	25 November, 2009 07:29
Site Title:	Welcome to Minnesota Board on Aging - Home
Site Desc:
Category:	Cultural Resources
Specialized in:	Researches - Senior Concerns - Solutions - State Legislature Sponsored Links
Related Sites:	Minnesota Jokes and Stories (Popularity: ): Minnesotans have great capacity to laugh at ourselves. Garrison Keillor, of A Prairie Home Companion fame, makes his living by... Funny cartoon pictures (Popularity: ): Sometimes, we just need to kick back, relax and have some fun! Here is a variety of clean humor jokes and stories, funny... Outdoor Activities in Minnesota (Popularity: ): There is a ton to do outdoors in Minnesota from enjoying Minnesota lakes and scenery to taking in a Minnesota state park.... Minnesota Wisconsin Collie Rescue. (Popularity: ): Minnesota Wisconsin Collie Rescue (MWCR) is a registered non-profit charitable organization made up of volunteers who are dedicated to the safety... Minnesota Genealogical Society (Popularity: ): The Minnesota Genealogical Society, organized in 1969, is a non-profit, educational organization whose : 1.Foster and increase interest in... The Minnesota Conference (Popularity: ): The Minnesota Conference of the Seventh-day Adventist Church is responsible for the work of the Adventist Church in Minnesota. The office, in Maple... Ronald McDonald House Rochester (Popularity: ): The Ronald McDonald House is a “home away from home” for families who must travel hundreds, sometimes thousands of miles to seek medical treatment... Minnesota State Arts Board (Popularity: ): In 1983, the Minnesota Legislature became the first legislative body in the country to adopt specific statutory language to... North Shore Minnesota (Popularity: ): Helpful, complete guide includes info on lodging & lodging specials, state parks, trails, maps, attractions, activities, real estate, e-newsletter... Minnesota Genealogy (Popularity: ): Find your roots in the North Star State or just do a little exploring.Our goal is to assist you in researching your ancestors by specializing in...