81. Self-Reliance, Options And Security For Minnesota Seniors Not as many seniors will need to enter nursing more inhome services and other programsthat foster MYTH Reforming long-term care in minnesota will increase http://www.mnsos.com/myth.asp

MYTHS VS. FACTS MYTH: Minnesota is prepared to handle the growing population of seniors. FACT: The number of seniors in Minnesota will double from 600,000 to 1.2 million people in the next 30 years. In the last 10 years the number of nursing home beds available for seniors has been decreasing by roughly 300 to 400 each year. Even more telling, though, is that about 40,000 Minnesotans are now in nursing homes, sometimes because no other choices are available to them. Without substantive change, there will be no options for older adults. MYTH: People may be living longer, but they will be healthier. We won't need as many care facilities and support services. FACT: We will live longer and be healthier. Not as many seniors will need to enter nursing homes. However, that will mean more assisted living facilities, more in-home services and other programs that foster independence. Also, because of the huge increase in the population of older Minnesotans, at some point many more will be in greater need of services, more will be living alone, they will be older and more will have chronic illnesses and physical limitations. MYTH: Reforming long-term care in Minnesota will increase the state's budget woes.

82. Minnesota Senior Federation Metropolitan Region 2003 Health Care Choice. The print edition of minnesota Health Care Choicesfor seniors is now available. Click here for details. NCR Update. http://www.mnseniors.org/index.cfm

Minnesota Senior Federation Metropolitan Region 30th Anniversary Convention Monday, May 5, 2003 Canadian Prescription Drug Reimportation Program AARP Bulletin features MnSF Importation Program How to use this web site to speed your access to the Canadian Drug Importation program. How to use the Minnesota Senior Federation Prescription Drug Importation Program ... Frequently asked questions and about the Rx Express Tums Down fights Glaxo threat to American health A multi-state effort to assure the availability of GlaxoSmithKline medicines through Canadian exporters announced February 20, 2003 Background on the issue About the "Tums Down" campaign Question of the Month Are peace marches against the war in Iraq effective? For upcoming events and additional topics of interest click here. Stipend Volunteer Sought The Minnesota Senior Federation is seeking a stipend volunteer as Senior Partners Care Coordinator. Stipend will range from $300 to $400 per month. Click here for details 2003 Health Care Choice The print edition of Minnesota Health Care Choices for Seniors is now available. Click here for details.

83. 2003 Minnesota Health Care Choices For Seniors This is the seventh edition of our publication, which has become the definitivesource of information for minnesota seniors and their families. http://www.mnseniors.net/hcc/hcc.html

Health Plan Info Center Senior Partners Care Quiz Health Care Choices Volunteers provide health plan answers ... Search 2003 Minnesota Health Care Choices for Seniors The 2003 edition of Minnesota Health Care Choices for Seniors is here and it's better than ever. The 2003 publication contains all of the Medicare Basic and Extended Basic supplements, including Select plans, Cost plans and Medicare+Choice HMPs that are available on the open market statewide. it contains sections on Medicare, appeal rights and options for low-income individuals who are uninsured, including an extensive resource list. The magazine has a caregiver options section again this year along with a definitive article on long-term care insurance. This is the seventh edition of our publication, which has become the definitive source of information for Minnesota seniors and their families. The Minnesota Senior Federation-Metro Region does not endorse or sell any insurance product. The goal is to provide comprehensive, objective information to seniors and their families. The 2003 edition of Minnesota Health Care Choices for Seniors is available free (by mail) to all Federation members. Please compete and submit the coupon below. Be sure to include your membership number.

84. Resources For Seniors In Hennepin County General Services Lutheran Social Service of minnesota offers many assistanceprograms for seniors, including Counseling, Debt/Financial Counseling http://www.co.hennepin.mn.us/commhlth/reports/SeniorHealth/HennRsrc.htm

Resources in Hennepin County Specialized Services for Seniors Transportation Comprehensive/ General Services for Seniors ... Local Information Resources Return to the Senior Health Home Page Specialized Services: Home Care and Social Services: For free information, referral, and consultation, call the Hennepin County Coordinated Services Intake Line, at . The program works to help seniors and people with disabilities to: remain in their community, live independently, and preserve personal dignity. You will be provided with a description of the various services provided by the Coordinated Home Services Department, and information about the qualifications for each program. In addition, consultation, future planning, and referrals to community agencies are provided by professional social workers and/ or public health nurses free of charge. Click here to access the department homepage: www.co.hennepin.mn.us/commhlth/chs/chs.htm Meals on Wheels: The website for the Minneapolis/St. Paul sector of Meals on Wheels allows you to view a map of either Minneapolis or suburban Hennepin County and subsequently click on the section of the map in which you live. This way, you find contact information about the service in your area.

85. Crookston Police Department Programs including the VFW Auxiliary, minnesota National Guard knowledgeable persons to educateseniors and senior groups about crime prevention programs and techniques. http://www.crookston.mn.us/html/programs.htm

Crookston Police Benefit Association Safe and Sober Crookston Community Halloween Party Counter Act ... Polk County Triad Special Programs of the Crookston Police Department Crookston Police Benefit Association The Crookston Police Officers have formed a non-profit organization titled "Crookston Police Benefit Association". Through a variety of sources including donations and fund raisers, the association provides items such as: jerseys for a local tee-ball team, bicycles for the annual Bicycle Rodeo, and organizes the annual "Crookston Community Halloween Party". Safe and Sober Crookston Community Halloween Party The Halloween Party brings together different organizations including the VFW Auxiliary, Minnesota National Guard, Crookston SuperValu, Crookston Leo Club, Crookston Police Reserve, and the Girl Scouts. The party is free and is always held on the Sunday before Halloween. It is for parents and their children in the age range of pre-school to about 4 th grade. The children and workers wear costumes, the workers provide supervision of about 20 games where every child is rewarded with candy as they are all winners. Pop, hotdogs, popcorn, and coffee are free to everyone. McGruff makes his annual appearance. The highlight of the party is a "Spooktacular" spook house, which is enjoyed equally by the children and their parents as well as the workers inside. This year will be the 14 th consecutive year for the party. About 700 children attend the two and one half hour party each year.

86. Match Results: A 'blip' Or A Trend?, ACP Observer May 99 of US medical school seniors choosing internal medicinecareer residency programsdropped by She was one of 51 University of minnesota seniors to match into an http://www.acponline.org/journals/news/may99/matchres.htm

Home Search Site directory ACP Observer Contents Current Print Issue Past issues Articles by Subject ... Email this page Match results: a 'blip' or a trend? Internal medicine held its ownbarelybut educators still optimistic From the May 1999 ACP-ASIM Observer By Deborah Gesensway Despite showing a slight setback for primary care overall, the 1999 Match brought generally good news to internal medicine. The number of applicants that matched to the three types of internal medicine residency programs that train doctors for careers in internal medicine or its subspecialties categorical, primary care and medicine-pediatricsrose 0.2% this year, for a total of 5,393 filled positions. The Match fill rate nationally for internal medicine was 94%. In addition, 1,275 applicants matched in preliminary internal medicine programs, representing an increase of nearly 8%. Most of these students, however, will pursue careers in other specialties, such as anesthesiology, radiology and dermatology after one year of internal medicine training. For family practice, this year's Match results were not so good. The specialty posted a 4.6% decline and filled only 2,683 residencies through the Match, a drop from 2,814 in 1998 and 2,905 in 1997. Its fill rate was 83%.

87. Elder Services Network Links of all the agencies of the minnesota Department of quality care and services for seniorswho need as possible as well as administering programs and policies of http://elder-services.net/computer.htm

Elder Services Network Links Our Website is under development. In the future, this page will be about our Senior Computer/Internet Activities Program. In the meantime, the following links might be of interest to you or a senior in your life. Elder Services Network P.O. Box 401 Mt Iron, MN 55768 218-735-8649 (FAX) esn@Elder-Services.Net Our Mission: Providing leadership in our communities to meet the needs of Seniors. History Leadership Our Programs: TeleCare Annual Spring Conference Groceries To Go Senior Computer/Internet Activities Senior Guide Homepage Volunteer Opportunities The Weather on the Iron Range Other Weather Links Local Weather Radar Duluth Doppler Radar Current Duluth Conditions Snow Cover Map ... The Weather Channel Links for our Senior Computer/Internet Activities Program Locations (coming soon) Buhl/Kinney Senior Center Chisholm Senior Center Columbia/Rouchleau Apartments Cook Area Senior Citizens' Club Hibbing Memorial Senior Center L.E.E. Center Mt. Iron Senior Center Pioneer Apartments 7th Avenue Apartments Virginia Senior Center Elder Services Network is a proud recipient of program support from Click for information Special Websites of Interest: ID Theft: When Bad Things Happen to Your Good Name an online booklet by the Federal Trade Commission to help you if someone should steal your identity and to help you protect your identity from theft.

88. Anoka County WFC COMMUNITY RESOURCES FOR SENIORS minnesota Senior Federation (651) 6450261 Leading local Provides counseling programsin health, housing, retirement Assistance Program for seniors (NAPS) (651 http://www.mnwfc.org/anoka/seniors.html

Minnesota WorkForce Center-Anoka County COMMUNITY RESOURCES FOR SENIORS American Association of Retired Persons (AARP) Provides information, education, advocacy and community services for persons 50 and older. Local chapter 2766 in the Anoka County area. Also offers members a wide range of special benefits and services. ACCAP Senior Outreach Program Senior outreach workers help link seniors to assistance programs and community services. Anoka County Housing Coordinator Information and referral for persons seeking housing resource information. Anoka County Retired and Senior Volunteer Program (R.S.V.P.) Places persons 55+ in community volunteer positions. Also provides services through The Health Insurance Counseling Program, targeting persons 65 and older who are a year or two from Medicare eligibility, and disabled adults. Anoka County Services for Seniors Seniors in Anoka County have access to many high quality programs and services that can enhance their lives. This website can help seniors, their families, friends, or caregivers, determine where to turn for help or information. Goodwill Medical equipment loan program.

89. Volunteers Of America Minnesota Metro Coordinated Transportation coordinates transportation services for seniorsin the accepted, including Medicare, Medical Assistance, and wavered programs. http://www.voamn.org/subpage.cfm?folder_id=604&content_item_id=1961

90. KSTP.com Jim Varpness, executive director of the minnesota Board on is similar to reimportationprograms offered by to members of the American seniors' organizations at http://www.kstp.com/article/view/77109/

Clear Night St. Paul/Minneapolis, MN NEWS WEATHER SPORTS TRAFFIC ... HOME Minnesota seniors reach Canadian drug deal BuildVideoLink('combo','false','77109','Minnesota seniors reach Canadian drug deal'); Updated: 01-22-2003 02:08:46 AM MINNEAPOLIS (AP) - The Minnesota Senior Federation announced Tuesday that it has negotiated an agreement under which any member can get drugs mailed from Canada at about half the U.S. retail price. Seniors' organizations in Wisconsin and Indiana joined the federation in negotiating the agreement with CanadaRx, a six-year-old Toronto firm that mails drugs to U.S. residents, officials said. "This is not the best solution to the outrageous price of drugs," said Kate Stahl , 83, former president of the Minnesota federation's metro region who helped negotiate the contract. "But it's the best we can do until our government leaders get the guts to stand up to the drug companies." Under the program, anyone can join the advocacy group and ask his or her physician to mail or fax prescriptions for any of about 1,800 drugs to CanadaRx. On average, prices are about 45 percent cheaper than in the United States, federation officials said. Because it takes two or three weeks to get the prescriptions, officials said most users will be people who regularly take drugs to treat heart disease, high blood pressure, diabetes, arthritis or other chronic conditions.

91. Independant Living Products: Senior Resource Links And Products For Seniors, Eld minnesota Board on Aging The minnesota Board on Aging is a gateway for seniorsand their families to access a variety of services and programs. http://www.assistedlivingstore.com/links.asp

Home About Us Catalog Contact Us ... Vision Please Visit Our Featured Partner: Moving Mom and Dad A book that discusses ways to help your parents relocate, that makes the transition easier for everyone! The site also includes a senior housing search engine Minnesota Based Senior Resources Long Term Care Insurance (Free Quote) Amy J. Brown works for State Farm Insurance and will provide you a FREE quote for long-term care and supplemental Medicare insurance. Main Level Living Real estate company that focuses on barrier-free living; flexible space, an open floor plan, a home design with the entire living quarters on the Main Level. Minnesota Board on Aging The Minnesota Board on Aging is a gateway for seniors and their families to access a variety of services and programs. The MBA helps seniors and their families get the information they need to make better choices, and the MBA supports a number of community programs such as Senior Dining and home-delivered meals.

92. Volunteers Of America Minnesota Volunteer Opportunities for seniors. The Retired and Senior VolunteerProgram (RSVP) provides volunteers opportunities for seniors http://www.voa.org/minnesota/subpage.cfm?folder_id=604&content_item_id=1970

93. FirstGov For Seniors Home Page A Portal Site of . . . If you like this site, please Email us to a friend! Federal Employees Retirement Calculator FirstGov for seniors is maintained by SSA. Departments Consumer Protection Education Training Health Legislation Letters to the http://www.seniors.gov/

94. Bio Media Clearing House said, doctors try enrolling the patients in special discount programs that many Minnesotaseniors are pricesensitive, said Deborah Madson of Blue Cross and http://www.biohope.org/media/article.cfm?articleid=2793&state=mn

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