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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.

Existing Projects

Elevate

Elevate is an initiative by Perham Health in northeastern Otter Tail County, Minnesota, dedicated to helping adults age well by offering social events, volunteer opportunities, health coaching, and access to essential resources that support physical, mental, and social well-being.

Lakes Area Connected Communities

Lakes Area Connected Communities is led by Vivie and currently operates in Douglas, Pope, Stevens, Grant, Traverse counties in Minnesota. By addressing social determinants of health and fostering partnerships with communities and health systems, Vivie's Connected Communities project seeks to create a seamless network of resources that support physical, mental, and social well-being for older adults.

Projects in Development

Bethesda

Guardian Angels

St. John's

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 here detailing how Connected Communities are meeting the needs and preferences that guide a collaborative care network.