Resources to support the day-to-day operations and long-term planning of tribal staff, administrators, and service partners working to meet the needs of native elders.
Area Agencies on Aging play a critical role in the administration of federal Older Americans Act dollars to support home and community-based services for elder programming.
Through our work, we:
These links connect you to trusted programs and agencies that serve older adults across Minnesota. MIAAA works closely with these organizations and often refers Elders, caregivers, and Tribal program staff to them for help with aging services, long-term care, and related supports.
The Minnesota Board on Aging (MBA) works to ensure that older Minnesotans and their families are effectively served by state and local policies and programs, so they can age well and live well. The MBA does this through its three major roles: administrator, advisor and advocate.
The Senior LinkAge Line is a free, statewide service of the Minnesota Board on Aging in partnership with Minnesota’s Area Agencies on Aging.
The Office of Ombudsman for Long-Term Care (OOLTC) advocates for Minnesota adults needing or receiving long-term care. The office promotes person-directed living that respects people’s values and preferences, and works to preserve individual rights.
The Administration for Community Living is a division of U.S. Department of Health and Human Services and was created around the fundamental principle that older adults and people of all ages with disabilities should be able to live where they choose, with the people they choose, and with the ability to participate fully in their communities.
ACL funds services and supports provided by networks of community-based organizations and invests in research, education and innovation to help make this principle a reality for millions of Americans.
Area Agencies on Aging (AAAs) are regional organizations that provide the services, supports and information for just about everything that older adults and their families could need. Minnesota has seven AAAs across the state that are the local connections to older Minnesotans and the community support they need as they age.
We’re happy to help point you to the right program or contact. Reach out by phone or email and we’ll do our best to connect you.
Here are a few of the questions we hear most often. If you need more information, please reach out the MIAAA directly.
This can vary depending on your current location. Please don’t hesitate to reach out—we’re here to help you navigate the process. Call us at 218-542-6145 or email us at [email protected], and we’ll guide you toward the right resources based on where you live.
You can receive services from the MIAAA if you are 60 years of age or older.
MIAAA connects Tribal Elders and caregivers to services that support aging at home while honoring cultural traditions. This includes help with Medicare and insurance, nutrition and transportation, home safety, caregiver training, respite care, and support for managing dementia or chronic illness. We also advocate for Tribal priorities at the state and federal level.
