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The caring, compassionate staff at Guardian Angels Senior Services understands that searching for a home for the next chapter can be challenging and stressful for seniors and their families. We value each individual, their interests, and their life experiences, and we are committed to helping with this transition as best we can for everyone involved.

We invite you to spend some time discovering the Guardian Angels difference. Learn about the history of Guardian Angels, meet our leadership team, and view our mission, vision, and values. Explore our communities and lifestyle options.

When you’re ready to take the next step, contact us with questions or schedule a tour.

 

Understanding Medicare

Trying to understand Medicare in Minnesota can be overwhelming and oftentimes complicated, especially when plans continue to change and grow. 

Affordable Health Insurance, a patient resource center (Note: they do not sell or provide healthcare plans), has made it their mission to tackle these complicated issues by creating easy-to-read guides empowering those who qualify for Medicare with the knowledge to help them choose the right plan specific to their needs.

Click to read the guides below:

Who qualifies for Medicare in Minnesota?

Medicare plans for Minnesota

How much does Medicare cost in Minnesota?

Medicare resouces in Minnesota

 

Guardian Angels +Trinity Home Health and Hospice

Established in 1991, Guardian Angels + Trinity Home Health and Hospice offers continuity of care within our faith-based mission. Home Care serves individuals recovering from an acute illness, recent hospitalization, or who are challenged with a chronic disease. Hospice care focuses on comfort for those with life-limiting illnesses. Three office locations, in Elk River, Buffalo, and Cambridge, allow us to serve a wide population in Central Minnesota and the Twin Cities area. Call us at 763-241-0654.

 

Senior Linkage Line

The Senior Linkage Line, a free service of the Minnesota Board on Aging, connects older Minnesotans and their families with the help they need. Local experts can assist with many age-related issues and answer questions regarding health insurance, housing options, and community services. Call 1-800-333-2433 to speak to a trained local specialist.

 

Alzheimer’s Association

The Alzheimer’s Association is the leading voluntary health organization in care, support, and research for Alzheimer’s and dementia. Their mission is to lead the way to end Alzheimer’s and all other dementia by accelerating global research, driving risk reduction and early detection, and maximizing quality care and support. Visit their website for help, support, and resources or call their 24/7 helpline at 1-800-272-3900.

 

American Association of Retired Persons (AARP)

AARP is a nonprofit, nonpartisan organization that works to address the needs and interests of middle-aged and older adults in the United States. Membership is open to everyone age 50 or older, regardless of employment status, with a mission to empower people to choose how they live as they age. Call 1-866-654-5571 for more information or to join.

 

Face Aging MN

Face Aging MN is a statewide campaign to raise awareness about issues that accompany the reality of a rapidly aging society. Their goal is to engage families, community leaders, caregivers, and legislators in a conversation that will ultimately lead to a shift in society’s view of aging from a burden that we manage to a responsibility that we embrace.

 

Central Minnesota Council on Aging (CMCOA)

CMCOA is a nonprofit organization designated by the Minnesota Board on Aging (MBA) as the Area Agency on Aging for the 14-county Central Minnesota region. In partnership with public and private organizations, CMCOA helps older adults age successfully by building community capacity, advocating for aging issues, maximizing service effectiveness, and linking people with information. Call 320-253-9349 or visit their website for more information and resources.

 

LeadingAge Minnesota

LeadingAge Minnesota is a professional organization that, working alongside its members, caregivers, advocates, and consumers, works to collectively shape the future of aging services and ensure that older adults in every community live with dignity, meaning, and purpose. Call 651-645-4545 to learn more.

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  • We retired to our dream home on a lake. However as time went on and health issues and the body aged we realized we cannot do what we used to do. At some point we are going to need others …

    We retired to our dream home on a lake. However as time went on and he…

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  • We have the advantage of already being valued because that is Guardian Angels mission. We have experienced this from all of the Guardian Angels employees who care for us.

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  • They have fantastic picnics and I love Bingo! I also enjoy sitting the porch because there is always something going on.

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    They have fantastic picnics and I love Bingo! I also enjoy sitting the porch because there is alway…

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