Financial Fitness is having the knowledge and skills to make informed judgements and effective decisions about money management. Our staff at Lakes & Pines can help you learn skills and develop a spending plan to build and keep assets and avoid scams.
The Senior Law Project provides free legal advice, counseling and representation in court or administrative hearings for seniors age 60 or over on a variety of civil legal issues, including: Public benefits, housing, nursing home problems; and family law, including marriage dissolution, order for protection, and third-party custody; power of attorney, health care directive, consumer issues, and citizenship. (No representation provided in estate planning, real estate transactions or criminal matters.)
- Medicare
- Fraud prevention
- Money savings programs/services
- Preadmission screening
- Resource coordination services
- How Minnesota Aging Pathways can help
Making the decision to transition to your next home can be stressful and emotional for you and your family. Destinations Real Estate realtor Kari Francois has years of experience in the Senior Housing Industry, and takes a customized approach for each client, assisting them in selling, buying, and transitioning, wherever you choose to live.
A Guide of Housing Services located with in Central MN Council on Aging 14 county region including Chisago County. In addition there are community services listed.
No need to drive to an appointment at the Social Security office in St.Paul. With a little preparation in advance, we can apply together online and even open an account on ssa.gov Experience helps!
Caring for a loved one can be overwhelming, even for the strongest people. But you don’t have to do this alone.
Caregiver Assurance™ is a membership program that provides resources over the phone, in-person, and online to aid you in your caregiving journey. We help you maintain your own well-being as you support others in living a fulfilling, independent life.
Veterans Services are provided through Chisago County Health and Human Services on the main floor of the Government Center. We provide guidance and assistance to veterans, their spouse / survivors and dependents. We are here to help you apply for veterans benefits as provided by the Minnesota Department of Veterans Affairs and the United States Department of Veterans Affairs.
In addition, we provide transportation to the VA Health Care System – Minneapolis and the VA Health Care System – St. Cloud to those in need of this service. We also provide referrals to a variety of other public and private programs and work closely with veterans organizations concerning programs and changes.
Provides Minnesota Veterans and their family members with up-to-date information on all veterns benefits, both state and federal, regarding eduction, employment, health and disability, burials assistance, etc.