In the heart of the Twin Cities, the United Cambodian Association of Minnesota (UCAM) stands as a beacon of hope, resilience and community for Cambodian older ... Continue reading about Creating Community, Connection, and Care: The United Cambodian Association of Minnesota’s Vital Work with Older Adults
Insights & Updates
Partnering for Better Outcomes: WRAPS Resources
WRAPS Resources is a program of the Metropolitan Area Agency on Aging (MAAA) offered in partnership with Adult Protective Services (APS) offices in the ... Continue reading about Partnering for Better Outcomes: WRAPS Resources
Dementia Friendly Dental Care Training Now Available
In the United States alone, more than 7 million Americans are living with dementia. As this staggering number continues to rise worldwide, Metropolitan Area ... Continue reading about Dementia Friendly Dental Care Training Now Available
Advocate for Equity in Aging: Adeel Lari
Metropolitan Area Agency on Aging (MAAA) board member Adeel Lari is a natural connector. When he first arrived in Minnesota in the 1970’s, he noticed little ... Continue reading about Advocate for Equity in Aging: Adeel Lari
Minnesota Celebrates 30,000 Dementia Friends
Minnesota has reached a milestone in dementia education: There are now more than 30,000 Dementia Friends in Minnesota, the most of any state in the ... Continue reading about Minnesota Celebrates 30,000 Dementia Friends
Making Dementia Friends at Every Age
Dementia Friends Minnesota is changing the way we think, act and talk about dementia. Since launching in 2015, 30,000 people have joined the Dementia Friends ... Continue reading about Making Dementia Friends at Every Age