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Sign Up for ABCs of Medicare
https://bethjacob.nirsham.com/form/abcs-of-medicare Sunday, August 16; 2 Sessions: 10:30 am & 1 pm You don’t know what you don’t know–if you are approaching 65, or you have exceeded 65 and have questions about Medicare, this is your opportunity to learn and ask questions. Harvey Perle, licensed agent, will inform you in a no-pressure presentation with plenty of room for…
Read MoreSenior LinkAge Line – Presentations
The Senior LinkAge Line® is a service of the Minnesota Board on Aging in partnership with Minnesota’s Area Agencies on Aging. It is a free service of the state of Minnesota that connects older Minnesotans and their families with the help they need. Call 800-333-2433 for more information
Read MoreJune 2020 Joint Minneapolis Area & SPSW Association Policy Meeting
Presentation: Senior Workers June 2020 Policy Meeting Take-Aways: Now that Age-Friendly MN has launched, what work is being done? Learn about what becoming an Age-Friendly community entails and how the state is intending to participate in this process. Gain a better understanding of the Age-Friendly Community approval process and the role you can play in…
Read MoreTips for Caring for persons living with dementia in a long-term or community-based care setting
1) What research says about how to care for persons living with dementia in long-term or community-based care settings in times of emergencies Tips for Dementia Caregivers in Long-Term or Community-Based Settings: Here are some research-based tips and strategies to support people with dementia. Please feel free to share these with staff and families, You…
Read MoreCOVID-19 Response Waiver
Dear Community and Non-Profit Partners, The State has submitted a waiver to the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services to begin the process of requesting a broad range of temporary flexibility the Department of Human Services can use if necessary to respond to the COVID-19 pandemic. The 1135 waiver and subsequent requests for more specific…
Read MoreSPSWA Scholarship
With the greatest sense of purpose through giving, SPSWA was honored to help a wonderful student pay for a portion of their schooling, by providing a cool $2,000.00 towards their tuition. We could not be more proud. Through our members efforts and the efforts of so many others – this is a shared moment of…
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