Program areas at Trellis / Metropolitan Area Agency on Aging Inc
Funding to Community PartnersTrellis manages Older Americans Act funding and other federal and state funding that is awarded to community-based organizations that support older adults to live healthy and connected lives in their communities. The funding provides services such as home-delivered meals and group dining, caregiver support and respite care services, assisted transportation, health promotion, and chore and homemaker services. In 2022, 953,633 meals were provided in group settings and delivered to individuals in their homes; 25,523 units of counseling, support group, and other assistance was provided to caregivers of older adults; 21,393 hours of chore and homemaker services, including 191 home modification projects were completed; 28,465 rides were given to individuals who have difficulties (physical or cognitive) using other forms of transportation. Awarded community-based organizations also delivered 155 hours of nutrition education; made 6,836 calls to isolated older adults; provided 982 hours of consultation and visiting services; conducted 148 technology projects; provided 8,922 hours of legal assistance; and offered 135 health promotion classes that served 1,044 people taking steps to stay healthy, manage chronic conditions and prevent falls. Special Access:Provided 11,748 hours of services to individuals and 739 group events to overcome cultural/language barriers in making community and government services accessible.
JuniperThe Juniper network delivers evidence-based health and wellness classes to help Minnesotans improve their health and reduce disease and injury. The Juniper network comprises community organizations, healthcare organizations and class leaders. In 2022, Juniper completed 645 classes with 8,031 participants.
Information and AssistanceIn partnership with the Minnesota Board on Aging, Trellis provides Senior LinkAge Line services in the Twin Cities metro area. During 2022, we had 65,000+ points of contact with older adults and caregivers providing information and resources on Medicare, housing, transportation, financial services and other community supports.
Pension RightsIn 2022, 95 new clients were assisted and $743,667 retirement funds were recovered.
Eldercare Development PartnershipsTrellis' ElderCare Development Partnership team helps community organizations build capacity and sustainability so they can provide service that meet the needs of older adults.In 2022, ElderCare Development Partnership staff provided technical support to 28 organizations as they applied for Live Well at Home funding from the Department of Human Services. Fifteen of the organizations received funding totaling $2.2 million.
Dementia Friendly InitiativesTrellis leads three dementia friendly community initiatives: ACT on Alzheimer's, Dementia Friends Minnesota and The Remember Project. Each of these initiatives strives to make communities good places for people with cognitive impairment to live and thrive.In 2022, 2,295 individuals attended 32 events hosted by The Remember Project and 544 professionals received Dementia Friendly for Healthcare training through ACT on Alzheimer's.