Seniors: Home

Advocates on behalf of older Minnesotans to the State Legislature, Governor and State Agencies

A directory of services for senior Minnesotans, their caregivers and their families.

Help from the State Attorney General's office on nursing home selection, senior scams, unwanted calls, etc.

This is the MN Board on Aging's free statewide information & assistance service - covers all 87 MN counties & helps connect seniors to local services.

Green transportation to and from the greater Northfield area
507-664-3859

Call toll free 1-866-623-7505

Call toll free 1-888-670-8068

A public service of the U.S. Administration on Aging connecting people to services for older adults and their families.

Affordable housing for seniors in Northfield. Call 507-664-8800 for information.

Senior housing cooperative for people 55 and older. For independent living only.
Call 507-650-7100 to arrange a tour.

Has a variety of living options which include: skilled nursing, independent living, assisted living and memory care. Call 507-645-9511 for more information.

Affordable rents for income qualified seniors 62 and older. Call 507-645-4146 for more information.

Northfield Shares is a local clearinghouse for volunteers.

Volunteer opportunities in the local public schools

A wide variety of volunteer opportunities including working in the museum store.

Help build houses for local families!

A federal agency that serves as the umbrella to many volunteer organizations including ones specifically for seniors.

A non-profit that creates and supports "pathways to connect people in later life with opportunities for work that benefits society."

Volunteer opportunities with the Department of Natural Resources

Volunteer opportunities at the Minnesota Zoo

Non-profit that cooks & delivers free meals to individuals in MN living with cancer, HIV/AIDS, multiple sclerosis and ALS.

Classes offered to students over the age of 50 in Northfield and Faribault

Memberships are available to adults 50 and older. There are volunteer opportunities as well. Call 507-664-3700 for more information.

Educational adventures from Elderhostel.

Adventure travel for people over 50

St. Olaf faculty led programs worldwide

AARP Tax counseling. Call 507-664-3700 to schedule an appointment.

For adults requiring care during the day, 9-3 pm, M-F.
Call 507-664-8865 for more information.

This is a library resource available 24/7. Look for it under E-Library and create an account. Free with your library card. Lots of computer tutorials.

Brought to you by the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation - tutorials on how to use a computer, search the internet, set up email, use facebook, Skype, etc.