Chippewa Elder Services

Website: https://www.mnchippewatribe.org/elder_services.html

Elder Services
Minnesota Indian Area Agency on Aging
The Minnesota Indian Area Agency on Aging is designated by the Minnesota Board on Aging, providing Title III services to elders 60 years of age and older, caregivers of elders 60+, and grandparents/relatives raising relative children. Services are provided to those within the Minnesota Chippewa Tribe communities of Bois Forte, Grand Portage, Leech Lake and White Earth reservations.

Training and technical assistance provided to tribal nutrition providers and health services

Information, Access to resources, Counseling, Advocacy, Education and Training for elders in betterment of their quality of life.

Caregiver Support; advocacy, training, coaching and resource linking to help ease the burden of caring for a loved one.

GrandKin Support; advocacy, training, coaching and resource linking for grandparents and relatives 55 years and older who are caring for relative children 18 years and under.

Falls Prevention Program; information, resources and Matter of Balance Classes to increase knowledge of falls prevention.

Memory Care Program; information, resources and care planning for those concerned with memory loss.

Congregate dining and home delivered meal contracts with Bois Forte, Grand Portage, Leech Lake and White Earth.

Legal services and legal education contract with Anishinabe Legal Services

Contact:

The Minnesota Chippewa Tribe
PO Box 217
Cass Lake, MN 56633
(218) 335-8581 Voice
(218) 335-8496 Fax
Electronic mail
General Information: jbruce@mnchippewatribe.org
Website Inquiries: dchase@mnchippewatribe.org