Helpful COVID-19 Links

State of Minnesota's COVID-19 website - stay up-to-date on the Coronavirus in Minnesota
Minnesota Department of Health (MDH) - MDH works to protect, maintain and improve the health of all Minnesotans
National COVID-Ready Caregiver Training - attend a COVID-19 focused caregiver training and learn how to protect yourself from the virus
HelpOlderAdultsMN.org - a resource list of services offered across the state, including those provided to American Indian elders

As always, the Senior LinkAge Line^® continues to be the best source of unbiased and accurate information for older adults and caregivers. They are available to help Monday - Friday from 8:00 to 4:30. Give them a call at 1-800-333-2433 for help to find the services and supports you need.

Dementia Grants

The Minnesota Board on Aging administers a competitive grant program focusing on Alzheimer's disease and other related dementias and their impact on caregivers. Grants should:

Increase awareness of Alzheimer's disease and other dementias
Increase the rate of cognitive testing
Promote the benefits of early diagnosis and/or
Connect caregivers of persons with Alzheimer's disease and other related dementias to education and resources

Grants should stimulate collaboration and coordination, and strengthen community relationships and partnerships and promote the benefit of physician consultation for all people who have a memory or cognitive concern.

Request for Proposal - FY2021 Dementia Grant applications are closed.