Efforts to create an age-friendly Minnesota took a major step forward last week with the introduction of a bill by Representative Todd Lippert (DFL) to establish an Age-Friendly Minnesota Council. The legislation, H.F. 1807, was introduced on March 1, 2021. Senator Karin Housley (R) is the chief author of the Senate companion bill, S.F. 1786. We […]
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Minnesota Council on Foundations Provides Critical Support for Older Adults Affected by COVID-19
During a critical time for getting services to older adults in response to the COVID-19 pandemic, Minnesota Council on Foundations (MCF) awarded grants of $100,000 each to Arrowhead Area Agency on Aging, Central Minnesota Council on Aging, Dancing Sky Area Agency on Aging, Minnesota River Area Agency on Aging and Southeastern Minnesota Area Agency on […]
Maintaining Social Connections in Challenging Times
As humans, we are born to connect. We have known for decades about the detrimental effects that forced isolation and loneliness can have on people.
Linda Giersdorf, Former AAA Director, Appointed to Minnesota Board on Aging
Congratulations to Linda Giersdorf, former Executive Director of Minnesota River Area Agency on Aging, on her appointment to the Minnesota Board on Aging by Governor Tim Walz. Giersdorf brings more than 35 years of experience in the field of aging. She retired from the Minnesota River Area Agency on Aging in 2018. Linda was raised […]