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May is Older Americans Month, an opportunity to highlight the contributions of older adults and bring attention to what needs to be in place to safeguard their well-being. This year’s theme, “Flip the Script on Aging,” addresses misconceptions and biases about aging and urges us to see older adults more accurately, with a full range […]

Budget cuts currently being considered in Congress will hurt older adults, according to Iris Freeman, a former board member at Trellis and founding chair of the Minnesota Elder Justice Center. Freeman’s opinion piece, published in the Star Tribune on May 2, 2025, warns that more than Social Security and Medicare are at risk. Freeman notes […]

Age-Friendly Minnesota published Minnesota’s Multisector Blueprint for Aging in late 2024. The Blueprint articulates a plan to ensure that all Minnesotans can thrive as they age. It was developed collaboratively with community members, state agencies, community-based organizations, and other key partners. The Blueprint is organized under four domains: Connected Communities; Emergency Preparedness, Individual Rights and Safety; Optimized […]

Too many older adults in Minnesota go hungry. Many factors contribute to food insecurity, including the rising cost of living, limited incomes, the stigma of accepting help, lack of transportation, and disabilities that limit functioning. The COVID-19 pandemic and its aftermath have increased the demand for food support and impacted how we address the needs. […]

The recording for the webinar on the Aging in Rural Minnesota report held on December 2, 2024, is now available. Downloads slides from webinar (pdf) Discover the key challenges and opportunities in supporting older adults in rural Minnesota. This insightful webinar explores limited transportation, social isolation, and inadequate healthcare access, presenting targeted interventions and policy recommendations.  […]