If your property was affected by the wildfires in May, find resources and information on relevant county services here: 2025 Spring Wildfires

Questions about the Tax Forfeiture Class-Action Settlement? Visit MNTaxForfeitureSettlement.com or call 1-833-709-0093

Aging & Adult Health

In Minnesota, there are currently more people 65 and older than those 18 and under. In just 10 years, this will be the case for the entire United States. This makes how we prepare for, think and talk about aging even more important. We can all benefit from additional supports that keep us connected to our communities, allow us to share the skills and knowledge we’ve built over our lifetimes, and help us thrive as we age. As public health professionals, we work with community partners to ensure that policies and safeguards are in place that promote healthy aging for all county residents. Join us in reframing the way we think about aging!

Health Insurance Resources

We also provide care coordination services for qualifying residents of St. Louis County. Care Coordinators assess individuals to determine needs and find what services, if any, are needed to ensure a full and fair chance to thrive. We can:

Help answer questions about available services.
Work with providers to help people get the care they need.
Help providers share information with each other.
Ensure people get home and community-based services they need.

Apply for Health Care Programs- St. Louis County

Minnesota Senior Health Options (MSHO)- MN Department of Human Services

Minnesota Senior Health Options- U Care

MN Senior Services and Resources/ Senior LinkAge Line- MN Department of Human Services

SecureBlue (Minnesota Senior Health Options)- Blue Cross of MN

Age-Friendly Community Work

We are proud to support efforts that make our county a better place to grow older. We are working with local partners, residents, and leaders to make their communities more age-friendly – a place where people of all ages can live, work, and thrive.

Communities interested in becoming more Age-Friendly can apply to join the AARP Age-Friendly Network of Cities & Communities. This network provides tools to help local leaders identify and understand community needs, foster partnerships among passionate groups and local stakeholders, and enable changes that benefit people of all ages. Visit the links below to learn more about the Age Friendly Network and more age-friendly resources for your community.

AARP Age-Friendly Network of Cities & Communities

AARP Age-Friendly Resources & Publications

St. Louis County Age-Friendly Survey

Once enrolled in the AARP Age-Friendly Network of States & Communities, the first step is to conduct a community needs assessment. The age-friendly community survey gives residents the chance to highlight what matters most to them and voice what changes they want to see.

Emergency Preparedness

Emergency preparedness is essential for the health and safety of all residents, especially older adults who may face unique challenges during emergencies. With the support of the Age-Friendly Minnesota grant, we are working to bring emergency response to the forefront of our aging populations and ensure that older adults are meaningfully integrated into all aspects of emergency planning, response, and recovery.

We partnered with our Emergency Preparedness team to develop a set of practical resources tailored to older adults and their caregivers to begin their own preparedness journey:

Emergency Planning Guide Older adults