Falls are not a natural part of the aging process. Examples of things you can do to prevent falls include taking classes, adapting your home, and communicating with your health care provider and family about falling, especially if you are concerned.

Prairie Five Community Action Council Inc. is celebrating a Grand Reopening of their Senior Dining at the Montevideo Community Center on Wednesday, September 21. Doors open at 10:30 am. There will be a raffle following the meal. To reserve a meal, call 320-269-9009.

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MNRAAA is hosting an online New to Medicare class on Tuesday, August 9 from 2:30 PM - 4:30 PM. You will learn the Medicare enrollment details, how to get the most from your benefits, and where to reach out for assistance.

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MNRAAA is seeking new applicants for funding under Title III-E of the Older Americans Act. Funding is available to develop and/or expand caregiver support services in MNRAAA’s twenty-seven county service area for the period of 01/01/23 – 12/31/23.

June 15 has been proclaimed as World Elder Abuse Awareness Day. We are encouraged to be diligent, strengthen existing partnerships, and develop new opportunities to improve our Nation’s prevention and response to elder abuse, neglect, and exploitation.

MNRAAA executive director Jason W. Swanson advised starting the (home) adaptations simply, with easy practices and approaches rather than immediately spending a lot of money on remodeling and major changes.

“I hope we can create a network of dementia-friendly dental practices. so that patients with dementia and their care partners can more easily find the oral health care they need and deserve on a regular basis, rather than waiting until problems arise.”

MNRAAA is pleased to announce the addition of a new member to the Board of Directors. Khou Lor has been appointed to serve on the MNRAAA Board of Directors, effective January 1, 2022.

Don’t let the oldest in our communities go hungry. The dollars to provide meals are not keeping with the need. Call your legislators and ask them to support senior meals in the Omnibus Health and Human Services bill this legislative session. #seniormealsmn.

Guests discuss how social isolation and loneliness impact the health of Minnesota’s older adults, efforts underway to better understand and address the problem, and the ways everyone can help on this podcast.

Minnesota State University, Mankato Chesley Center on Aging is hosting Ethical Dilemmas in Caregiving featuring Krisie Barron on Thursday, April 21 at VINE Faith in Action in Mankato, MN at 11:00 AM. Register online at

MNRAAA seeks a full-time administrative assistant for its Mankato, MN office. The ideal candidate will have experience assisting with various administrative tasks.

The Affordable Connectivity Program (ACP) provides a discount of up to $30 per month toward internet service for eligible households or $75 per month for households on qualifying Tribal lands.

When older adults go hungry, they are at greater risk for chronic health conditions. We need your help to add $5 million to the MN Senior Nutrition Program. Ask your legislator to add SF4208/HF4633 to the omnibus health and human services bill.

Older adults are facing food insecurity and senior nutrition programs are severely underfunded. We need your help to add $5 million to the MN Senior Nutrition Program. Ask your legislator to add SF4208/HF4633 to the omnibus health and human services bill.

“We were able to receive the grant and purchased Chromebooks that seniors can check-out from the library,” Joe Burke, a member of the Janesville Community Leadership Team said.

Prairie Five Community Action Council is hosting Live Well Age Wisely in Canby on the first Tuesday of the month, in Dawson and Madison on the second Monday of the month, and in Appleton on the third Wednesday of the month. If you have questions, call Laura Thomas at 320-226-8861