2020 Becker County
Care Guide
PROVIDING SERVICES TO SENIORS AND THOSE WITH SPECIAL NEEDS
Great Membership & Program
Options for Older Adults!
DO YOU HAVE
SilverSneakers ®, Silver & Fit ®, Renew Active or another Medicare Advantage insurance? You may be eligible for a FREE membership to The Center! Walking track, pool, free fitness orientations, cardio machines, free classes and more!
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To find out if your health plan offers a FREE MEMBERSHIP OPTION or for more information on all we have to offer, please contact Kim Bettcher at 218-844-4221 ext. 108 or Kim@dlccc.org
826 Summit Ave, Detroit Lakes, MN
www.DLCCC.org
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Leah Hochstein, APRN, AGNP-C is joining the Sanford team you know and trust to deliver expert care. She sees patients in a nursing home and assisted/senior living facility within the community. She treats a variety of complex medical conditions, including: • Complex medical conditions • Dementia • Diabetes • Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease • Congestive heart failure • Kidney disease • Advanced care planning • End of life issues
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TABLE OF CONTENTS EMERGENCY NUMBERS............................... 6 ADVOCACY SERVICES.................................... 8 Becker County Veterans Service Officer.....................................8 Consumer Protection...............................................8 County Coordinator on Aging.............................8 Landlord/Tenant Rights..........................................8 Ombudsman................................................................8 White Earth Tribal Council...................................9 ALTERNATIVE AND HOLISTIC HEALTH SERVICES.................. 9 The Healing Hub........................................................9 DAILY SUPPORT SERVICES.......................... 9 Adult Day Care............................................................9 Chore Services........................................................... 14 Counseling/Support Groups................................ 14 Driving Evaluation and Safety........................... 15 Foot Care...................................................................... 15 Nutrition...................................................................... 18 Senior Centers (Dining & Meals on Wheels)............................ 18 Transportation.......................................................... 18 FINANCIAL & LEGAL SERVICES................ 19 Becker County Human Services........................ 19 Legal Services of Northwest MN ...................... 19 Mahube Community Council............................. 19 Social Security Administration.........................22 White Earth Reservation Tribal Council........................................................22 HOUSING SERVICES....................................22 Adult Foster Care.....................................................22 Housing With Services..........................................22 4 | 2020 BECKER COUNTY CARE GUIDE
General Housing Information............................22 Home Modification and Accessibility...................................................22 USDA Rural Development...................................23 Nursing Homes.........................................................24 Senior Independent Living..................................24 IN-HOME SERVICES.....................................24 Home Health Care...................................................24 Hospice.........................................................................28 Life Line Services.....................................................28 Becker County Long Term Care Consultation ..........................................................28 LIFE ENRICHMENT/ EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITIES.........28 Community Education..........................................28 Employment...............................................................28 Volunteer/Community Service Programs..................................................................29 MEDICAL SERVICES.....................................29 Clinics/Medical Centers........................................29 Medical Supplies......................................................30 Pharmacies.................................................................30 VETERANS RESOURCES..............................30 ARTICLES Intergenerational contact helps prevent elder abuse.................................10 Steps involved with estate planning................ 12 The benefits of preplanning your funeral............................................................ 16 When is the right time to leave ‘home’?..................................................... 20 10 tips to help you live to 100..............................26
WELCOME Welcome to the 2020 edition of the Becker County Care Guide. Inside you will find a list of programs, businesses, organizations and agencies in Becker County, Minnesota. The listings provide a resource and referral guide for seniors, disabled individuals and residents. Every effort has been made to provide current information. We apologize for any errors or omissions made in this edition. The Becker County Care Guide is brought to you by the Becker County Senior Network. Our organization is made up of businesses, agencies and individuals who are interested in promoting the well-being of the senior and disabled population of Becker County. The Becker County Senior Network would like to thank Detroit Lakes Newspapers for their generous contribution towards the printing and distribution of this directory. Disclaimer: This information was compiled as a public service project. Every effort was made to provide complete and accurate information. Listings do not necessarily serve as endorsements. We apologize for any inadvertent error or omission and ask that you bring these to our attention.
If you are unsure of exactly what you need, refer to: Minnesota Senior LinkAge Line: 1-800-333-2433 or www.MinnesotaHelp.info They can assist you in locating resources and securing services. For Local Assistance call: Becker County Senior Coordinator Loretta Gjerde (218) 847-1385 or 1-888-458-1385
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EMERGENCY NUMBERS
EMERGENCY 911
LAKES CRISIS & RESOURCE CENTER 218.847.7446
Provides direct services to victims of violence.
MINNESOTA POISON CONTROL 1.800.222.1222 ESSENTIA ST. MARY’S HEALTH EMS EMERGENCY 911 218.847.0817 (Ambulance) LAKELAND MENTAL HEALTH CENTER 218.847.1676 Outpatient mental health services for all ages available.
NORTH MEMORIAL AMBULANCE SERVICE EMERGENCY 911 218.732.5255 Serves Hubbard and Eastern Becker Counties
WHITE EARTH AMBULANCE SERVICE EMERGENCY 911 218.983.3286 VULNERABLE ADULT REPORTING Minnesota State Reporting for the General Population: 844.880.1574 Mandated Reporters Only: mn.gov/dhs/reportadultabuse
BECKER COUNTY SHERIFF 218.847.2661
LINX
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Are you suffering from painful acid reflux? Are you tired of taking medication to control that pain? LINX is a minimally invasive, permanent solution to chronic acid reflux, and Tri-County Health Care is one of only nine hospitals in Minnesota to be certified for the procedure. David Kloss, M.D., FACS, is a board-certified general surgeon specially trained to perform this surgery.
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415 Jefferson St. N., Wadena
TOGETHER, WE CAN
LIVE HEALTHIER LIKE NOWHERE ELSE
Focused Rehab Get Better, Get Home.
Pre-arranging your memorial makes good sense
I
n times of grief, important decisions are difficult. In a family’s sorrow, selecting a marker shouldn’t be hurried. Planning for that time now, in advance of need, allows you to make sound, rational choices. The time is right to make this caring decision. Let us show you a selection of finely-crafted memorials.
218.334.4501
1710 Pebble Lake Road • Fergus Falls 218-736-3228 • 1-800-664-2549 FergusMonument.com
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ADVOCACY SERVICES Alzheimers Association of West Central MN 1.800.272.3900 Fergus Falls: 218.998.3603 American Cancer Society (National) 1.800.227.2345 Open 24 hours/day, 7 days/week.
American Diabetes Association Northern MN & ND Office 1323 23rd Street South Fargo, ND 58103 National Office: 1.888.342.2383
Arthritis Foundation – MN Chapter 1.800.333.1380 or 651.644.4108 Assurance Wireless - MN Lifeline Program 1.888.321.5880 Becker County Veterans Service Officer 218.846.7312 Assists veterans and their dependents in securing all benefits provided to them by law.
Better Business Bureau of ND and MN 651.699.1111 or 1.800.646.6222 www.thefirstBBB.org Cardiac Rehab Education Network Essentia Health St. Mary’s 218.844.0779 Consumer Protection - Minnesota Attorney General’s Office 1.800.657.3787 St. Paul: 651.296.3353 Provides information and mediation services in connection with consumer complaints about business products and services.
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Becker County Senior Coordinator Loretta Gjerde 218.847.1385 or 1.888.458.1385 Assits with connecting seniors to resources and services in Becker County.
Deaf & Hard of Hearing Services 1.800.456.7589 Services include long term loan of TTY’s, amplifiers, signalers, assistance and advocacy.
Family Resource Center 218.844.5217 Mediation service/Family Group Counseling
Freedom Resource Center Support for Independent Living for Disabled Individuals
1.800.450.0459 Fergus Falls: 218-998-1799 HOME Line Tenant Hotline 1.866.866.3546
Free legal information for renters.
Lakes Crisis and Resource Center 218.847.7446 or 1.877.754.9683 Landlord/Tenant Rights MN Attorney General’s Office
1.800.657.3787
Legal Services of Northwest Minnesota 1.800.450.8585 or Moorhead: 218.233.8585 Lawhelpmn.org Ombudsman Heather Anderson 651.724.0187 or 651.431.2555 1.800.657.3591 Toll Free, TDD/TTY Call 711 Will investigate concerns, mediate disputes, advocate for seniors, and provide information and education to consumers.
Practical Health Solutions Dr. Joan D. Waters, Naturopathic Doctor LPN 970.482.2010
State Services for the Blind/Low Vision Moorhead Office
1.800.657.3755 or 218.236.2422 White Earth Tribal Council 1.800.950.3248 or 218.983.3285 Serves senior citizens of White Earth Reservation.
ALTERNATIVE AND HOLISTIC HEALTH SERVICES THE HEALING HUB Aspen Acupuncture & Herbal Medicine Tabitha Olsen-Bergman, L.Ac. 218.422.5920 Integrative Therapies & Wellness Erin N. Lindberg, OTR/L 218.850.8308
Reflexology by Wendi 218.209.2293
DAILY SUPPORT SERVICES ADULT DAY SERVICES Includes a daily program of activities, meals, personal and health services.
Ecumen Detroit Lakes Adult Day Services Detroit Lakes: 218.847.4486 Perham Living Adult Day Service Perham: 218.347.1800
Generally costs less than a nursing home for a private room
Diamond Willow Assisted Living 001829703r1
Memory, Medical & Physical Care
Diamond Willow Assisted Living specializes in caring for seniors with advancing medical, physical, memory care and Alzheimer needs. With industry-leading staffing ratios, we have led the way in creating a smaller setting, with the ambiance of home. Truly, a fabulous alternative to a nursing home.
1558 Randolph Road, Detroit Lakes, MN 218-841-2200 www.diamondwillow.com We accept medicaid assistance, private pay and long term care insurance 2020 BECKER COUNTY CARE GUIDE | 9
Intergenerational contact helps prevent elder abuse
E
lder abuse is much more prevalent than you might think. All around us, seniors are being financially exploited, neglected and subjected
to physical and psychological violence. That is exactly why World Elder Abuse Awareness Day is held every year. The goal of this special event, which takes place on June 15, is to help us all recognize that elder abuse is an urgent public-health and human-rights problem.
Many organizations around the world take ad-
contribute to destroying stereotypes between the
vantage of this day to organize awareness cam-
different generations and combatting ageism. Not
paigns. They share information and resources
only do they help prevent abuse, but intergenera-
about elder abuse and neglect, and they promote the value of respect and dignity for seniors as well. Would you like to get involved in the fight against elder abuse? One way to take action is to encourage intergenerational encounters. This helps raise awareness about the plight of seniors, who are
tional activities also have a positive effect on the well-being of all those involved. So, on this international awareness day, take good care of the elders around you and encourage your friends and family to do the same. Share a
often isolated in today’s society. These types of
word on social media about why this is important
meetings are especially useful for developing tol-
for all of us. By working together, we can put a stop
erance, respect and social responsibility. They also
to elder abuse and neglect.
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The Schuett Companies and CompassionCare Compassion and Care every day
Compassionate Care is at the heart of what we strive to deliver to each and every person we serve. Will work with you to create a plan that works with your schedule as well as with your priorities. Stay in the home that you love and we will bring the care to you. CompassionCare will help you with your household chores, leaving you more time and energy to spend doing what you enjoy most! We invite you to visit with our knowledgeable and caring referral nurse to learn more about what we have to offer you. CompassionCare is now providing Skilled Nursing Services under Medicare. Now, you have even more options for nursing care, and options for pay sources. Please call and schedule your complimentary consultation today. Please contact DeAnn Krupich, RN @ 218-477-1008 or email dkrupich@schuettcares.com.
www.schuettcares.com
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Steps involved with estate planning
A
lthough inevitable, death is an emotional subject that’s difficult to discuss. While estate planning can make people uncomfortable, it is an es-
sential part of securing assets for future generations and can make a death in the family easier for loved ones to handle.
Estate planning is an umbrella term that refers to
GETTING STARTED
a host of things that must be done prior to a person’s
Estate planning should begin early in a person’s
death, including writing a will and even making fu-
life, especially for young parents. It’s easy to talk
neral arrangements. Estate planning attempts to
about saving for a home or retirement, but it’s not
eliminate financial uncertainties and maximize the
so simple to discuss who will care for your children
value of an estate, and allows men and women to
should you die while they are still minors.
state their wishes with regard to long-term healthcare and guardianship for their children. When done right, estate planning can prevent family feuds and ensure that the deceased’s estate stays in the hands of family rather than being relegated to the government. Estate planning can be a complex process, so men and women should seek help to ensure the process goes smoothly. 12 | 2020 BECKER COUNTY CARE GUIDE
Those who are not able to sort through these answers on their own should enlist the help of an attorney or a financial adviser, both of whom can take some of the emotion out of the discussion and put it in more practical terms.
THE WILL A will is an important component of estate planning. Without clearly and legally spelling out your
wishes, there is no guarantee that those wishes will be honored. It will be up to a state or province to make potentially life-altering decisions that can impact your surviving family members, and the only way to ensure your wishes will be carried out is to put them into a will. Although men and women can write their own wills, many people prefer to seek the assistance of an attorney, who can make sure all necessary details are included in the will.
FUNERAL ARRANGEMENTS Another aspect of estate planning concerns funeral arrangements. Many people prefer to make their own funeral and burial plans so that these heart-wrenching decisions do not fall on the shoulders of grieving family members. Funeral planning may include choosing a burial plot, selecting a casket, indicating cremation, and paying for everything in advance so there is no financial burden on surviving family members. According to the funeral planning website Efuneral.com,
MEDICAL DIRECTIVES In addition to a will, estate planning includes your
the average cost of a funeral in the United States
wishes if you become incapacitated or suffer from a
in 2012 was more than $8,500 for a burial service
serious medical condition that precludes you from
and $3,700 for a cremation. That’s a considerable
making decisions about your care and finances.
expense that you may not want surviving family
Spouses can be named to make important health de-
members to pay.
cisions, but you may want to indicate other informa-
Estate planning is a process that is difficult to
tion, such as life support measures or organ donation,
discuss, but one that is essential to maximize
as well. If you have strong opinions on treatment,
your assets and ensure your end-of-life wishes
medical directives and living wills are a necessity.
are honored.
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CHORE SERVICES Frazee Neighbor to Neighbor/Living at Home Block Nurse Program for Frazee and Vergas area Elders
218.334.3559 Helping Hands
Volunteer led program that provides minor repairs for the frail elderly/disabled
218.844.7141
Mahube-OTWA CAP, Inc Homemaking and Chore Program, 60+ 218.847.1385
COUNSELING SERVICES/ SUPPORT GROUPS Alcoholics Anonymous/Alanon Mtg. House 218.844.9970 Detroit Lakes 877.833.2327 District Helpline
Diabetic Support Group Essentia Health St. Mary’s, Cindy Bailey
218.847.5611
Drake 218.847.1329 Glenmore Recovery Center Crookston/Thief River Falls, MN Inpatient & outpatient chemical dependency counseling
1.800.584.9226 or 218.281.9511 Grief Support Groups Hospice of the Red River Valley Groups for adults, widows, widowers, and youth journeys
218.847.9493 or 1.800.237.4629 David-Donehower Funeral & Cremation Service, Valerie Knudsvig, LSW
218-847.4147 or 218.849.9364 www.daviddonehower.com
Alzheimer’s & Dementia Support Group Ecumen Detroit Lakes Essentia Health St. Mary’s 218.847.4486
Lakeland Mental Health Center
Alzheimer’s Assoc. of West Central MN 1.800.272.3900
Lakes Counseling Center
Information, support, health care, and health care planning.
Coffee Club Holy Rosary Church, Tuesdays
218.847.1393
Compassion House 218.844.5782 Deaf & Hard of Hearing Services Services include long term loan of TTY’s, amplifiers, signalers, assistance and advocacy.
Office: 1.800.456.7589 Z5VP: 218.303.9495
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Outpatient mental health services for all ages available.
218.847.1676
Outpatient drug and alcohol counseling
218.847.0696 Lakes Crisis & Resource Center Provides direct services to victims of violence
218.847.7446
Lakewood Health Systems Lakewood Reflections Acute Care Behavioral Unit
218.894.1515
Long Term Care Consultations Becker County Human Services
218.847.5628
Lutheran Social Services of MN 1.800.488.4146 - Caregiver support. 218.847.0629 Mobile Mental Health Crisis Response Phone Support & Mobile Dispatch 24 hours a day, 7 days a week Help for you on the phone or in person
FOOT CARE Frazee Neighbor to Neighbor Monthly foot care clinics held at Frazee Care Center, Neighbor to Neighbor and Vergas Assisted Living
218.334.3559
1.800223.4512
Multiple Sclerosis Society 1.800.344.4867 or 612.335.7900 Parkinson’s Support Group Ecumen Detroit Lakes
218.847.4486
Solutions Behavioral Healthcare Professional
LAKE MEDI- S VAN ®
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Assessments for mental health needs
218.844.6853
State Services for the Blind Fergus Falls Office
218.395.0245
White Earth Services Alcoholics Anonymous/Substance Abuse
218.983.3286 ext 1297 or 1.800.950.3248 ext 1297
Are you turning 65?
Call your local, licensed Humana sales agent
Louis "Joe" Courneya
701-809-8014 701-809-8014 (TTY: (TTY:711) 711)
White Earth Services Geriatric Social Services
218.935.5554 ext 3261 or 1.800.763.8629 ext 3261
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218.983.3286
DRIVING EVALUATION/SAFETY
www.jeffersonhearingaid.com Call for an Appointment 800-631-4946 or 218-371-7127
Sanford 701.280.4070
For all your Hearing Care Services
Hearing aid fittings, repairs, batteries & accessories Washington Square Mall Suite 15A 808 Washington Ave Detroit Lakes
Driver evaluation program offered by occupational therapist. Also car adaptation/services 001818612r1
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The benefits of preplanning your funeral
C
oping with the death of a loved one is never easy. Dealing with a sudden, unexpected death of a beloved friend or family member can be
even more difficult, especially for those people who have to make important financial decisions while grieving.
To remove the burden and stress associated with
Preplanning a funeral may sound morbid, as few
funeral planning, many adults preplan their fu-
people want to think about their deaths or discuss
nerals. Adults can be as specific as they prefer to
dying with their families. But there are numerous
be when preplanning their funerals, and doing so
benefits to preplanning funerals.
gives relatives peace of mind knowing that their
î Žâ€‚ Preplanning provides time to make the best
loved ones’ funeral services were conducted in ac-
decisions. Men and women who preplan their
cordance to their own wishes.
funerals have ample time to decide just what
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they want their memorial services to be like and how they want to fund those services. Men and women trusted to make those decisions upon the death of a loved one will need to make those decisions more quickly and likely won’t be in the correct frame of mind to make decisions that will honor their loved one’s legacy. Preplanning ensures your wishes are honored. Those who formalize their funeral plans will ensure their wishes are honored. That can give men and women peace of mind and will provide peace of mind to the loved ones they leave behind, who can attend funeral services knowing those services are being conducted in adherence to their loved one’s wishes. Even men and women who discuss their wishes for their funerals with loved ones may not have those wishes honored if they are not put in writing. Preplanning can help control costs. Preplanning often includes people setting aside money for their funerals before they pass away. Knowing that a funeral, which can be expensive, is already paid for can provide additional peace of mind. Instead of worrying that their relatives will be forced to handle the burden of financing their funerals, men and women who preplan can rest easy knowing their insurance money and life’s savings will be going to their surviving loved ones and not toward paying for funeral expenses. Preplanning protects families faced with sudden death. Few people want to think about their deaths, and fewer still want to think about dying suddenly and/or dying young. Preplanning a funeral and setting money aside early can protect and help families faced with sudden deaths. That can be especially important for young parents, who won’t want to leave their spouses and children financially destitute should they suddenly pass away. Preplanning a funeral may not be something to look forward to, but doing so can protect families and provide some peace of mind.
The Choice Is Yours! In today’s economy healthcare facilities are competing for patient services. It is imperative that you shop for healthcare services, just as you shop for automobiles, furniture and clothing. n You’ve seen your doctor and they
indicate that you need to have an MRI test. Did you know that you can go wherever you would like to go for your medical care? n We encourage you to shop for the best priced and most readily available service provider that is right for you. By doing so, you will be able to control your care, while saving money for both you and your insurer. We accept all major insurances including Medicare, Medicaid and Workers Comp. n Community MRI is an independent provider of MRI services, so we are not driven by pressures of clinic or hospital administrators to self-refer patient services. n We offer competitive pricing and
cash discounts for those with high-deductible insurance plans. Call us for a quote. n Our number one goal is your health and well-being; call 218.847.6300 to conveniently schedule your appointment.
American College of Radiology Accredited Open Monday through Friday for Detroit Lakes and the surrounding area. Brent Smith
MRI Technologist B.S.R.T. (R)(MR)(ARRT)
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FOOT CARE Healthy Alternatives Essentia Health St. Mary’s 218.847.0894 Services include monthly foot care clinics, wellness screenings, educational opportunities, and provider discounts.
NUTRITION/SENIOR CENTERS
CONGREGATE DINING AND MEALS ON WHEELS SITES Detroit Lakes Senior Nutrition Center and Meals on Wheels 218.847.5823 Elbow Lake Community Center Senior Dining 218.734.2315
Becker County Food Pantry 218.846.0142
Lake Park City Center Senior Dining 218.238.5336
Becker County Food Support (SNAP referrals) 218.847.5628
Naytahwaush 218.935.5554 ext 3237
Detroit Lakes Nutrition Center 218.847.5823 Homestyle Direct Home delivered meals / elderly waiver
1.866.735.0921 Mom’s Meals
Home delivered meals / elderly waiver
1.866.971-6667 www.momsmeals.com
Nutrition Assistance Program for Seniors (NAPS) Supplemental USDA food packages to income eligible seniors.
218.847.1385
Osage Senior Dining: Dining Club at Osage Bait and Tackle Restaurant (OBT)
218.573.3990
Pine Point Elder Center 218.573.2210 White Earth Senior Dining 218.983.3286 ext 1266
TRANSPORTATION Becker County Transit System 218.847.1674 or 1.888.847.1674 CCRT Shuttle Bus (Otter Express) 218.998.3002
Ruby’s Pantry—M State 218.847.5213
CHR - Community Health Rep - White Earth 218.983.4654
White Earth Health Program 218.983.3286 ext 1266
DL Taxi Service 218.847.3456
White Earth Food Distribution 218.935.2233
Medi-Van 1.800.422.0976 or 218.847.1729
White Earth Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) 218.983.3286 ext 1395 18 | 2020 BECKER COUNTY CARE GUIDE
Transports individuals to non-emergency medical appointments anywhere in and out of state. Self-pay or Medicaid.
Neighbor to Neighbor Living At Home/Block Nurse Program Volunteer program for Frazee and Vergas elders
218.334.3559
People’s Express - Wadena 1.800.450.0123 or 218.631-2909 White Earth Drivers 218.983.6317
FINANCIAL & LEGAL SERVICES Becker County Human Services 218.847.5628 Services include SNAP, General Assistance, Emergency, and Non-Emergency Assistance, Medical Assistance
Becker County Veterans Service 218.846.7312 Assists veterans and their dependents in securing benefits provided to them by law.
Legal Services of Northwest MN (Income based)
Moorhead: 1.800.450.8585 Bemidji Office: 1.800.450.9201 Alexandria Office: 1.800.450.2552 Services include civil legal services to persons 60 years of age or older, or disabled individuals
Mahube-OTWA CAP, Inc. 218.847.1385; 1.888.458.1385 Services include: Energy Assistance, Health Insurance Counseling, Weatherization, Tax Aide, Housing
H Heather eathe,r ggrief rief sspecialist pecialist
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When is the right time to leave ‘home’?
F
ew people like to admit their age is affecting them. However, as we age, certain abilities become compromised, and it may no longer be practi-
cal for seniors to remain in their homes. Living comfortably on one’s own may be a signal
even before a relative really needs to change resi-
to an older adult that he or she still has indepen-
dences. Here are some steps to keep in mind.
dence. Taking away a license or suggesting a move
Make sure to develop a strong relationship with
may cause feelings of animosity. But at some point
your loved one. Keep in frequent contact so you
in time, friends or family members of an aging se-
can best assess his or her living situation.
nior might need to broach the topic of moving to
Talk things over with relatives to see if others
an assisted living facility. Such a discussion can be
feel the same way you do. Perhaps they have a
difficult, but having some evidence that a change
different point of view.
is necessary may make the news easier to process.
If there are problems at home, make your case
Sometimes the older adult may have already made
by pointing them out. Show the elder adult how
the decision that a move is necessary, which will
day-to-day life has grown more difficult and
make the process even easier.
how certain burdens may be lifted by changing
Moving should never be a knee-jerk reaction un-
living situations.
less there is a sudden medical emergency that ne-
Indicate that access to health care and a safe
cessitates fast action. Under normal circumstanc-
environment are some of the key benefits
es, moving should be a gradual process that begins
of moving to a senior community. Point out
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other benefits, such as companionship, activities, transportation, and the presence of a maintenance staff. Do your research and have the names and amenities of different residences available to discuss. Request brochures from senior communities and offer to make trips to view the homes with your senior relative. If the idea of a “home” is not what your loved one has in mind, discuss the options of moving in with a relative and if this would be a more comfortable situation. You may need a mediator or help with finding the right fit for a loved one. Consider hiring a geriatric care manager to help you organize
New Tr a
nsitional Care Unit
Green Pine Acres Skilled Nursing Facility Long Term Care & Short Term Stay Rehabilitation Woodside Manor Assisted Living Assisted Living with Services Green Pine Acres Adult Day Services
You can count on Greenwood Connections to provide only the highest quality of care for yourself or your loved one
your thoughts and priorities regarding a senior living transition. Not every senior needs to leave home, but the topic should be broached if assistance with day-to-day activities is needed.
CONNECTIONS SENIOR LIVING 427 Main St NE, Menahga, Minnesota 56464 218-564-4101 Visit our website for more information:
www.greenwoodconnections.com
Assisting families with traditional and cremation services. Also helping families with their pre-planning needs. 304 3rd St SE – PO Box 327 Pelican Rapids MN 56572 218-863-2441
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Social Security Administration, Fargo Regional SSA Office, Fergus Falls 1.800.772.1213 To apply for a SSN, check earning’s record, apply for retirement, disability or survivor’s benefit payments, SSI, hospital/medical insurance under Medicare.
White Earth Reservation Tribal Council 218.983.3285 Provides special programs to low income people, including: energy saver program, food services, transportation, information and referral, energy assistance.
HOUSING SERVICES ADULT FOSTER CARE
Park Manor Estates 218.847.2636 Pelican Landing Independent living, Assisted Living, and Memory Care Support Apartments
1325 Pelican Lane Detroit Lakes MN 56501 218.847.7777 www.pelicanlandingmn.com
GENERAL HOUSING INFORMATION Mahube-OTWA CAP, Inc. 218.847.1385 or 1.888.458.1385 Housing services, fuel/energy assistance, home weatherization and homeless placement services.
Becker County Human Services 218.847.5628
Detroit Lakes Housing & Redevelopment Authority Rental Housing & Rent Assistance 218.847.7859
HOUSING WITH SERVICES
Midwest Minnesota Community Development Corporation — MMCDC 218.847.5641
Referral source for Adult Foster Home placement in Becker County.
Living arrangements in which health-related services are available to tenants; services vary.
Cottages at Ecumen Detroit Lakes Lamplighter Manor 218.847.4486 The Cottages 218.847.4486 The Madison 218.844.9420 Diamond Willow Advanced Care Assisted Living Detroit Lakes 218.846.0825 or 218.841.2200 Frazee/Vergas Assisted Living 218.334.4501 Vergas 218.342.2741 Golden Manor Detroit Lakes Memory Care Assisted Living
218.847.3195 or 218.844.3300 Lincoln Park Assisted Living 218.847.0894
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North Star Homes 1-866.333.6002 White Earth Reservation Housing/Authority 218.473.4663 or 1.800.726.4016
HOME MODIFICATION AND ACCESSIBILITY AARP (home modification resources) 1.888.687.2277 www.aarp.org Hovland Healthcare Products 218.443.5896 Mahube-OTWA CAP, Inc. Homemaking and Chore Program 218.847.1385 or 1.888.458.1385
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USDA Rural Development 218.847.5694 Low income families may obtain low interest loans and grants for repairs and home improvements. 115 W. Willow Street (in the Healing Hub) Detroit Lakes, MN 56501 970-482-2010 info@practicalhealthsolutions.com www.practicalhealthsolutions.com Providing you with the tools to live healthfully in this increasingly challenging world.
Providing Housing Assistance In Detroit Lakes Now Accepting applications for the following:
• High rise apartments with preference for those 50 and older/and or disabled • Family Housing: Family units are 3- to 4-bedroom family units • Housing Choice Vouchers (Rental Assistance Subsidy for low-income persons to live in privately owned units within the city of Detroit Lakes)
Options PLEASANT VIEW APARTMENTS- 1111 Washington Ave., Detroit Lakes Building Accessibility: Accessible main entrance (zero step approach); Accessible public restroom Building Amenities: Community Room, Elevator, Near Public Park and Downtown, Secured Building, Beauty Shop, On-site Staff, Library, Laundry facilities on site, Resident Activities Utilities included in rent • Rent is based on income FAMILY HOMES-SCATTERED SITE • 3- and 4-bedroom units within Detroit Lakes • Remodeled Homes • Private yards
Dr. Joan D. Waters Naturopathic Doctor, LPN
“Down-to-earth medicine that works”
COUNTY OF BECKER
Veterans Service Office 915 Lake Avenue, Detroit Lakes, MN 56501 E-Mail: lauri.brooke@co.becker.mn.us
218-846-7312 888-260-0580
DETROIT LAKES HOUSING AUTHORITY 1111 Washington Avenue, Detroit Lakes, MN 56501
218-847-7859
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NURSING HOMES Emmanuel Nursing Home (Ecumen Detroit Lakes) Long-Term Care Services, Memory Care, Respite, Therapy Center, Transitional Care
218.847.4486
Essentia St. Mary’s Health Oak Crossing Long Term Care, Transitional, Respite, Therapy
218.844.0789
Frazee Care Center Complex Trach & Ventilator Services, IV Therapy, Outpatient & Inpatient Rehabilitation, Respite, and Long Term Care Services
218.334.4501
Pelican Landing Independent living, Assisted Living, and Memory Care Support Apartments
1325 Pelican Lane Detroit Lakes MN 56501 218.847.7777 www.pelicanlandingmn.com
Sunnyside Care Center Lake Park Memory Care, Respite, Short-Stay & Rehabilitation and Long-Term Care Services
218.238.5944
SENIOR INDEPENDENT LIVING Biimaadiiziiwiin White Earth 218.983.4009 Lake Park Senior Housing 218.238.5532
Marigold Detroit Lakes 320.269.6640 ext 23 Park Manor Estates Detroit Lakes 218.847.2636 Park Village Lake Park 1.800.728-5401 Pelican Landing Independent living, Assisted Living, and Memory Care Support Apartments
1325 Pelican Lane Detroit Lakes MN 56501 218.847.7777 www.pelicanlandingmn.com Pleasant View Detroit Lakes 218.847.7859 Silver Birch Detroit Lakes 1.800.728.5401 Union Central Detroit Lakes 218.844.4711
White Earth Congregate Housing 218.983.3507 Winchester on Washington Detroit Lakes 218.847.0894
IN-HOME SERVICES HOME HEALTH CARE ACCRA Home Care 218.233.1000 Caring Hands, Sebeka 218.837.5572 or 888.290.5572
Lamplighter Manor– Ecumen Detroit Lakes 218.847.7768
CK Home Care 218.998.3778
Lincoln Park Senior Apartments Detroit Lakes 218.847.0894
Ecumen Home Health Care 218.847.4486
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Ecumen Detroit Lakes Senior Companions 218.844.8340
Essentia St. Mary’s Home Health 218.847.0808
Caring for Our Communities
HealthStar First Nations Home Health 218.983.3900
Services for low income, elderly and disabled residents. • Senior Homeless Project • Becker County NAPS Program • Becker County Senior Coordinator • Retired and Senior Volunteer Program - RSVP • Health Insurance/Medicare Counseling • Homemaking/Chore Services • Senior Exercise Groups • VITA Tax Aide Program • Weatherization and Energy Assistance • Caregivers Support
Home Instead Senior Care 1.866.678.1010 LB Homes 218.998.1400 LB Hospice & Homecare 218.998.1400 Lutheran Social Services Caregiver Respite Program Laura Rasmussen 218.220.7517 Minnesota Home Care 218.963.8899
847-1385 or Toll Free 1-888-458-1385 1125 West River Road • Detroit Lakes • www.mahube.org
North Star Nursing 1.800-535-5895 or 218.573.2238 Osage
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New Dimensions Home Care 218.739.5856 or 1.800.395.9949
Recover Health - Fergus Falls 218.321.2100 Right at Home - Detroit Lakes 218.235.2366
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115 Willow St. W. Suite 1 Detroit Lakes, MN Phone: 218-847-9678
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White Earth Nation Home Health 218.983.3286
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10 tips to help you live to 100 You want to live a long time and be healthy as well? Here are some tips to help you stay young at heart and healthy in body. 1. Stay active. Get moving! Go golfing, dancing, swimming or biking. Play tennis or do some gardening. To stay fit, do at least 150 minutes of moderate- to high-intensity physical activity per week and adopt an active lifestyle. For example, use the stairs instead of the elevator and walk or bike to get where you’re going whenever possible. 2. Watch your diet. A healthy, balanced diet improves your general well-being and is essential for controlling your weight, cholesterol levels and blood pressure. Follow the USDA’s MyPlate nutrition guide; eat less sugar and be moderate in your consumption of alcohol. 3. See your doctor on a regular basis. An ounce of prevention is worth more than a pound of cure, and
that’s why your doctor is your best ally. Have regular checkups and go for recommended screening tests. An early diagnosis can make all the difference in the event of illness. 4. Take care of yourself. Listen to your body, and see your dentist and optometrist regularly. Exercise your brain to keep your memory active, and splurge once in a while on beauty treatments or activities that boost your morale. 5. Get enough sleep. Lack of sleep increases irritability and reduces concentration. It also increases the risk of heart disease and certain cancers. For most people a good night’s rest involves at least eight hours of sleep.
Home is here at Riverview
At Riverview you’ll enjoy exceptional senior living with strong community spirit, a full array of amenities, lively social gatherings, and spiritually enriching services for seniors of all faiths. It’s why home is here. Call Maren at 701.237.4700 to schedule your personal tour today.
Everyt you ne hing e love – u d and n one ro der of!
Independent Living Assisted Living 5300 12th Street South Fargo, North Dakota homeishere.org
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6. Relax. Learn to manage your stress. Intense stress can cause insomnia and even skin rashes. It can also aggravate conditions such as high blood pressure and Type 2 diabetes. Take time for yourself and relax. Do yoga, learn to breathe properly, get a massage or read. In other words, slow down and smell the roses. 7. Quit smoking. Smoking increases the risk of lung cancer, heart disease and stroke. The sooner you quit, the sooner your body can recover and benefit from reduced chances of a premature death. 8. Cultivate your social life. Having a full social and emotional life helps you live longer and makes it easier to enjoy life’s little pleasures. Surround yourself with people you love, and spend time with your family. Volunteer, join a club or sports team and consider adopting a pet. Avoid isolating yourself, because doing so is harmful to your health. 9. Maintain your passions. It’s important to have fun and to have a hobby that you love. Set goals and objectives for yourself, whether it’s to improve your backhand in tennis or put in another flower bed in
your backyard. Working on projects helps you keep an active mind and high spirits. 10. Treat yourself. Go on a trip or change your decor. Buy some tickets for a show or go see a movie. Eat out, or invite someone in for a meal. Think about your own needs and spoil yourself a little. To live as long as possible, it’s important to stay young at heart and learn to see the positive side of things. Practice gratitude and appreciate what you have. Take every opportunity to laugh, and above all, make the most of the moment.
TENDER HEARTS HOME CARE Serving the Lakes Area for over seventeen years. Kerrie Steinbach, Owner 407 Carlund Parkway New York Mills, MN 56567
PCA Home Care, Respite & Homemaking services Phone: 218.385.3466
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E-mail: tndhrt@arvig.net
Licensed and bonded with the State of Minnesota.
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Here to get YOU there!
• Work • After School activities • Shopping • Summer Rec • Dining • Banking • Medical Appointments • Socializing • College Classes • Easy to schedule • Professional Driver Staff
Monday to Friday 7am-6pm Saturday 10am-2pm • 218-847-1674 Toll Free 888-847-1674
1320 ROSSMAN AVENUE DETROIT LAKES, MN 56501
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HOSPICE Intensive comfort care that alleviates pain and suffering, enhancing quality of life for terminally ill patients and families by addressing their medical, emotional, spiritual, and grief needs. Services provided include grief support, resource libraries, counseling referrals and community education.
Hospice of the Red River Valley 218.847.1282 or 1.800.237.4629 Lakeland Hospice and Home Care 1.855.532.9300 or 218.998.1400 Otter Tail Co.
White Earth Long Term Care Consultation 218.983.3286 ext 1277
LIFE ENRICHMENT/ EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITIES COMMUNITY EDUCATION Audubon/Lake Park Community Education 218.238.5916 Ext. 2091 Frazee-Vergas Community Education 218.334.3181
LB Homes 218.998.1400
Detroit Lakes Community Education 218.847.4418
St. Joseph’s Health/CHI 1.800.566.3311
Minnesota State Community & Technical College 218.846.3700 or 1.877.450.3322
Hubbard Co.
LIFE LINE SERVICES Essentia St. Mary’s Home Health 218.847.0808 Ecumen Detroit Lakes VoiceCare Personal Response System 218.847.4486 or 218.844.9423 Perma Security 1.877.751.3902 or 218.844.7233 Bemidji
White Earth Tribal & Community College 218.935.0417
EMPLOYMENT Experience Works 1.800.842.4982 Rural Minnesota CEP Concentrated Employment Program 218.846.7377
Philips Lifeline 1.866.674.9900 ext 4363 Sunnyside Voice Care Personal Response System 218.238.5944
BECKER COUNTY LONG TERM CARE CONSULTATION Becker County Community Health 218.847.5628 Senior Linkage Line 1.800.333.2433
STEVEN SCHMIT, LISW Owner stevens@blueskyi.us Phone: 218.844.7591 Cell: 218.841.5793 Fax: 218.844.7591 Address: 801 Roosevelt Avenue, lower level Mail: PO Box 1491 Detroit Lakes, MN 56502 www.blueskyi.info
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VOLUNTEER/ COMMUNITY SERVICE PROGRAMS Ecumen Detroit Lakes Volunteer Services 218.844.7141
VOLUNTEER/ COMMUNITY SERVICE PROGRAMS Essentia St. Mary’s Volunteer Services 218.844.0709
Senior Companion Program & Community Caregivers — Ecumen Detroit Lakes 218.844.8340
MEDICAL SERVICES CLINICS/MEDICAL CENTERS Essentia 7 Day Clinic 218.846.9981
RSVP — Mahube-OTWA CAP, Inc. 218.847.1385 or 1.888.458.1385
Becker County Community Health — Human Services 218.847.5628
Neighbor to Neighbor LAH/ BNP Frazee and Vergas elders 218.334.3559
Essentia Health Clinic - St. Mary’s Detroit Lakes – 218.844.2347 Frazee – 218.334.7255 Lake Park – 218.238.5901
Services include individual support, coordination of health care needs, information and referral, transportation, grocery shopping, meals on wheels, foot care clinics, caregiver respite, serving those aged 65 years and older.
Essentia Health Urgent Care 218.844.2347 Essentia Health St. Mary’s Hospital 218.847.5611
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CLINICS/MEDICAL CENTERS Sanford Clinic, Detroit Lakes 218.846.2000 White Earth Community Health 218.983.3286 White Earth Health Center (IHS) 218.983.4300 or 1.800.477.0125 Clinic Veteran’s Administration Medical Center, Fargo 701.232.3241 or 800.410.9723
MEDICAL SUPPLIES ActivStyle, Inc. 612.520.9333 or 1.800.651.6223 Distributors of Tranquility incontinence products and medical supplies.
Hero - HealthCare Equipment Recycling Organization Providing access to affordable healthcare equipment and supplies
www.herofargo.org Fargo, ND 701.212.1921 Specialty 218.847.2837
Respiratory services, oxygen, and Durable medical equipment
Ecumen Pathstone Store Home Medical Equipment: Accredited Durable Medical Equipment (DME) provider for elderly and disabled. Medicare certified.
218.847.4486
Lincare 218.847.5649 or 1.800.642.2240 Respiratory services, enteral nutrition and medical supplies
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Northwest Respiratory Services 1.800.232.0706 Respiratory services
ProvidaCare: Respiratory and Durable Medical Equipment 218.844.2273 Oxygen, CPAP, Nebulizers, Medical Supplies, Respiratory services
Wheelchairs Unlimited 218.847.2433
Specializes in wheelchairs, canes, walkers and scooters
PHARMACIES CVS Pharmacy Detroit Lakes 218.847.1484 D.L. Pharmacy Detroit Lakes 218.847.3537 Sanford Pharmacy, Detroit Lakes 218.846.2276 Seip Drug Frazee 218.334.3070 Thrifty White Drug Detroit Lakes: 218.847.9248 or 1.800.510.7497 Wal-Mart Detroit Lakes 218.847.7225
VETERANS RESOURCES Becker County MACV (MN Assistance Council for Veterans) Office: 218.722.8763 www.mac-v.org White House VA Helpline 855.948.2311
MAKING
LIFE BETTER Adult Day Services Wellness, Rehabilitation, & Therapy Center Independent Living Home Care & Community Services Long Term Care Memory Care
Pre-plan your stay with us today! 1415 Madison Avenue • Detroit Lakes, MN 56501 218-847-4486 • www.ecumendetroitlakes.org
Career Opportunities and Scholarships Available! located on beautiful Boyer Lake.
Long-Term Care Short-Stay & Rehabilitation Center Memory Care
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