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Connected Communities

Shaping a future where aging is about living better.

Connected Communities aims to place seniors and their families at the heart of a community conversation, ensuring their needs and preferences guide a collaborative care network.

Read our press release on the $1.8 million dollars awarded in funding for Connected Communities.

Current Projects

Elevate

The Northeast Ottertail County pilot is called Elevate and is led by Perham Health.

Lakes Area Connected Communities

The Alexandria pilot is called Lakes Area Connected Communities and is led by Vivie (Involves Douglas, Pope, Stevens, Grant, Traverse counties).

Impact

Marlene is an 82-year-old Perham area resident who used the Elevate health coach (Jean) to help coordinate her husband’s care after a health crisis. She was struggling to help him live at home again after being released from the hospital, following an episode of congestive heart and kidney failure.

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Jean was my life saver. I am an RN by training, but I was totally overwhelmed by having to manage Don’s meds, dealing with his limited mobility, finding incontinence products that fit, and so many other daily things.
Marlene, Elevate Participant

Learn More

 

For an even more in-depth look at the innovative work occurring in rural communities across the state to place seniors and their families at the heart of a community conversation, you can also watch a video detailing how Connected Communities are meeting the needs and preferences that guide a collaborative care network. Watch here. 

Contact Us

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We're here to help you! Contact:

Gina DiMaggio
Foundation Director
(651) 659-1422 or (800) 462-5368
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