Aging Coalition

To develop and promote health and wellness options for the aging population in Crow Wing County.

About

The Crow Wing Aging Coalition is a dedicated working group whose goals are to develop and promote health and wellness options for the aging population in Crow Wing County. Current membership includes 35 people representing 20 home and community-based organizations who provide services to people 55 and better living in Crow Wing County.

Desired Outcomes

  • Provide education on available services, programs and events in Crow Wing County to professionals and citizens.
  • Promote collaborations with the following professionals and audiences:
    • Health Systems in Crow Wing County
    • Community at large
    • Aging population/residents
    • Government-State, County, Local
    • Faith-based organizations
    • Service Clubs
    • Businesses in CWC
    • Local non-profit organizations

Guiding Principles

Be the driving force that explores and implements strategies that address the social, mental, physical, emotional and spiritual needs of the aging population, their caregivers and families. Our list of immediate issues is below but is subject to change as the needs of the aging population changes.

  • Fall Awareness and Prevention
  • Advanced Care Planning (Health Care Directives)
  • Healthy Eating
  • Care Transitions
  • Exercise
  • Active Lifestyle/Socialization
  • Companionship/Respite
  • Caregiver Resources

Meetings and Contact

The Aging Coalition meets the second Wednesday of February, May, August and November from 10:30 a.m. to 12 noon. Meetings will be held at the Crow Wing County Land Services Building in the lower level. A virtual option is available. Interested in getting involved? Contact a Crow Wing Energized team member by completing the Get in Touch form.

Activities

Be the driving force that explores and implements strategies that address the social, mental, physical, emotional and spiritual needs of the aging population, their caregivers and families.

  • SAIL Class
  • Matter of Balance Class
  • Advance Care Planning (Health Care Directives)
  • Healthy Eating
  • Care Transitions
  • Exercise
  • Active Lifestyle/Socialization
  • Companionship/Respite
  • Caregiver Resources

Task Groups

Task groups are identified and formed according to the activities listed as priority issues. Current task groups are:

  • Evidence-Based Classes
  • Special Events, Education and Outreach
  • Mental Health Task Group
  • Lakes Area Memory Awareness Advocates (LAMAA)

Advanced Care Planning

A healthcare directive allows you to:

  • Appoint someone to make medical decisions for you if you are unable to make the decisions for yourself.
  • Give instructions to your decision maker about the kind of care you want and don’t want.

Free assistance provided by:

  • Contact your healthcare provider.