Health, Well-Being and Safety
Click on a category below to view resources on that topic.
Physical Movement & Activity
keyboard_arrow_down55 Forward Recreational Programs
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Maple Grove's Parks and Recreation department offers a wide range of 55 Forward programs for physical movement, activity and overall wellness (and well as general social and recreation programs). Classes accommodate varying interests and ability levels, from Easy Yoga and Tai Chi to Pickleball and Biking.
Walking track at the Sports Dome
Link to website | 9880 Fernbrook Ln N, Maple Grove
The track at the city's Sports Dome dome is open to individual walkers and joggers for free unless being used during open dome time. Visit the website for schedules and other details.
Juniper Health Promotion Classes
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Juniper's small group classes - offered live and in-person - help participants stay active, independent, and feeling their best. Classes are free and offered in three categories: Live Well, Get Fit and Prevent Falls. Through an integrated network of community organizations and health systems, Juniper makes research-proven programs available to people throughout the state. Many classes are available to take online. Visit the website to check out class offerings.
The Club at SilverCreek on Main
(763) 955-1750 | Link to website
8200 Main St, Maple Grove
The Club includes a fully accessible warm water pool, fitness equipment, and more. The Club offers community memberships to those 55 and older; call for more information.
Lifetime Fitness
(763) 420-8282 | Link to website
12601 82nd Avenue North, Maple Grove
Lifetime offers an array of classes and facilities for various interests and fitness levels, as well as social events and spa services. Fees/memberships vary.
Mental Health & Well-Being
keyboard_arrow_downLutheran Social Services of MN
1-888-881-8261 | Link to website
Lutheran Social Services of MN offers mental health services to older adults and their families and caregivers. LSS can help you deal with grief and loss, a major life transition, managing depression, veterans services, and developing skills and self-care practices for caregivers.
Juniper Health Promotion Classes
Link to website
Juniper's small group classes - offered online and in-person - use evidence-based methods to help participants stay active, independent, and feeling their best. Classes are free and offered in three categories: Live Well, Get Fit and Prevent Falls. Through an integrated network of community organizations and health systems, Juniper makes research-proven programs available to people throughout the state. Visit the website to check out class offerings.
Safety
keyboard_arrow_downCommunity Updates on Recent Scams - MG Police Department
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Senior Smoke Alarm Program - MG Fire Department
763-494-6096 | Click here for more information
This program helps ensure there are working smoke alarms in older residents' homes.
Household and Outdoor Maintenance (HOME) program from Senior Community Services
952-746-4046 | seniorcommunity.org/home
Providing affordable personal technology assistance, minor home repairs, home safety checks, housekeeping, and lawn care/snow removal for those age 60 and older. Some services are available at no cost; rates for paid services are based on a participant’s income and ability to pay.
End of Life
keyboard_arrow_downInternational End of Life Doula Association (INELDA)
www.inelda.org | (201) 540-9049
INELDA is a nonprofit organization dedicated to bringing deeper meaning and greater comfort to dying people and loved ones in the last days of life. Visit their website (click here) to learn more, or use their searchable directory (click here) to locate end of life doulas in your area. There are numerous doulas in the Twin Cities area.
Compassion & Choices
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Compassion & Choices is a national organization, with a Minnesota chapter, that improves care, expands options and empowers everyone to chart their end-of-life journey.
- My End-of-Life Decisions: An Advance Planning Guide and Toolkit - The guide will help you think through your priorities for end-of-life care, complete an advance directive and other forms you may need, choose a representative to speak for you if you cannot, and consider common end-of-life medical interventions so you can specify what you want or don’t want
- Dementia Priorities and Tool - The Dementia Values and Priorities Tool is designed to help you communicate your wishes regarding future care if you are living with dementia.
