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Meals on Wheels of Ramsey County

COMMUNITY RESOURCES

Monthly Resource Updates

Resources for Minnesotans with Disabilities - June 2025

    For those under 60 seeking legal assistance or advocacy related to a disability:


    Minnesota Disability Law Center (MDLC)

    MDLC is part of Mid-Minnesota Legal Aid and is the federally designated Protection & Advocacy Agency for vulnerable adults and people with disabilities in MN.


    Provides FREE legal assistance and advocacy on issues related to a disability. Help navigating the system, applying or appealing decisions, for Medical Assistance, Social Security Disability, SSI, CFSS (Community First Services and Supports), Waiver Programs, and MnCHOICES Assessment.


    No income guidelines or citizenship requirements to receive assistance.


    MDLC Client Intake Line: 612-334-5970 or 800-292-4150



    Disability HUB

    The Hub is for all Minnesotans with disabilities and the people that support them, including those with temporary disabilities, invisible disabilities and mental health conditions. From infants and their families to older adults, the Hub is for everyone.


    1-866-333-2466


    For a 2 page flyer “About the Hub”:


    Disability Benefits 101

    Information and assistance on cash benefits, health coverage, how benefits and employment can work together, how to navigate the system and plan for the future for those newly disabled or those with a progressive disability.



    Transportation Resources - May 2025

      AFFORDABLE TRANSPORTATION RESOURCES Calls for affordable transportation options may be one of the most frequent you receive. Here is the list of transportation resources from our directory.


      Meals on Wheels Resource Update April 2025

        State Services for the Blind Announcement

        Good news for those with vision loss!  A new Minnesota law requires pharmacies to provide Braille and Large Print labels on prescription bottles upon request. While all pharmacies must offer these options by 2026, many have already started.

        Additional Free Accessible Prescription Options-–Ask Your Pharmacist!

          *   ScripTalk – A device or smartphone app that reads medication information aloud. Participating pharmacies place an RFID sticker on prescription bottles, which the ScripTalk device or app reads.

          *   CVS SpokenRX – Uses an RFID sticker that can be scanned with the free app. To sign up, visit or call your local CVS pharmacy.

          *   Walgreens Talking Pill Reminder – Talking prescription device that attaches to prescription bottles. Contact Walgreens Customer Service at 1-800-925-4733 ext. 4.

          *   Accessible Pharmacy – A mail-order pharmacy based in Pennsylvania that delivers medications and supplies to most states. To check eligibility, visit their website or call 215-799-9900.

        For more info. on State Services for the Blind Services for Seniors, call 651-539-2300 or go to: https://mn.gov/deed/ssb/seniors/


        REMINDERS!

        National Healthcare Decisions Day is April 16th

        A health care directive, otherwise known as an advance directive or living will, is a document that contains instructions pertaining to your desired medical treatment in the event you can't make decisions on your own.  It can express your values and preferences and serves as a guide for your health care agent/decision maker, loved ones, and care providers. It provides crucial information about the type of care you desire and treatments you wish to avoid when circumstances prevent you from expressing your preferences directly. 


        You can find resources to help complete your Healthcare Directive at Honoring Choices. Their mission is to educate, empower, and inspire individuals to engage in comprehensive advance care planning so their healthcare preferences for the future will be expressed and honored. Despite how critical this resource is, 2 out of 3 U.S. adults have not completed one. There is no better time than now to create your healthcare directive!



        Nutrition & Physical Activity Resources for Older Adults


        Dementia Friends

        Join a one-hour Dementia Friends Information Session to increase your understanding of dementia and help make your community dementia friendly.  Learn five key messages about dementia, what it’s like to live with the disease and how to turn your understanding into action that supports people living with dementia.

        • You can find an upcoming free, one-hour Dementia Friends information session near you here. 

        • Don't see one that works? You can always contact us to host a session for your community here. 


        We hope you will join us for our second Dementia Champions (virtual) Meet Up of 2025 on Wednesday, April 9 from 12:00 – 1:00 p.m. We have a lot in store for 2025, and we hope you'll join us to share your success and learn about the exciting upcoming work. 


        And save the dates for the 2025 Meet Ups:  

        Every other second Wednesday, 12:00 – 1:00 p.m. on Zoom. Bring your lunch!  2025 dates: February 12, April 9, June 11, August 13, October 8, December 9.

        For the Zoom link email info@actonalz.org.


        The Gathering (Group Respite in St. Paul and Lion Lakes)

        The Gathering is a group respite program that provides four hours of activities and social engagement to adults experiencing early- to mid-stage memory loss, allowing their family members and/or friends to take a much-needed break from caregiving. 


        Contact Lyngblomsten Community Services at 651.632.5320 or caregiving@lyngblomsten.org.

        Click here to learn more about The Gathering.

        Click here to learn more about volunteering with The Gathering.


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