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Itasca & Koochiching County Aging Resource Guide
Emergency Response
Systems
(cont.)
PAL Medical Systems, Inc.
508 SE 10th Street
Grand Rapids MN 55744
(218) 326-9299 | (800) 852-6575
pal2@uslink.net
www.palmedicalsystems.com
Spectrum Home Care
423 NE 4th Street, Suite 7
Grand Rapids MN 55744
(218) 326-4202 | (888) 741-3013
spectrumhealthcos.com
Employment
Senior Community Service
Employment Program
Arrowhead Economic
Opportunity Agency
MN Workforce Center
820 9th Street North
Virginia MN 55792
(218) 748-2296 | aeoa.org
AEOA has opportunities through
the Senior Community Service
Employment Program (SCSEP)
for Minnesota residents of
Itasca County, ages 55 and
older, who are looking for part-
time employment and meet
the income guidelines. For
information, contact Sandy
Paskvan, Senior Employment
Coordinator.
Arrowhead Economic
Opportunity Agency
Lives in Transition–
Displaced Homemaker
1215 SE 2nd Avenue
Grand Rapids MN 55744
(218) 327-6760
(800) 662-5711
Minnesota Career Force
Rehabilitation Services
1215 SE Second Avenue
Grand Rapids MN 55744
(218) 327-6760
minnesotaworks.net
CareerForce@state.mn.us
Energy Assistance/
Weatherization
Kootasca Community
Action, Inc.
Energy Assistance &
Weatherization Program
ITASCA COUNTY
Central Square Mall
201 NW 4th Street, Suite 130
Grand Rapids MN 55744
(218) 999-0800 | (877) 687-1163
Financial
AARP Tax Aide Program
(218) 451-9848
during tax season
Grand Rapids Airport
1500 SE 7th Avenue
Grand Rapids, MN 55744
218-245-9202
Medicaid/Medical Assistance
Itasca County
Human Services Department
Itasca Resource Center
1209 SE Second Avenue
Grand Rapids MN 55744
(218) 327-2941 | (800) 422-0312
Social Security Administration
1122 E. 25th Street
Hibbing MN 55746
(800) 772-1213 National
ssa.gov
Veterans Service Office
Itasca County Court House
Luke St. Germain
Itasca Co. Veterans Service Officer
410 NE 2nd Avenue
Grand Rapids MN 55744
(218) 327-2858 | co.itasca.mn.us
Luke.StGermain@co.itasca.mn.us
Fitness: Health &
Wellness
ElderCircle
400 River Road, Suite #1
Grand Rapids MN 55744
(218) 999-9233 | eldercircle.org
ecircle@eldercircle.org
• Living Well with Diabetes
helps participants with type
2 diabetes develop strategies
to improve well-being and
practical daily techniques to
manage symptoms. You will
learn techniques to deal with
symptoms. This class runs 6
weeks for 2.5 hours, one time
per week.
• Living Well with Chronic
Conditions
helps participants and their
caregivers with ongoing health
conditions such as arthritis,
diabetes, COPD, high blood
pressure, fibromyalgia, anxiety,
heart disease and others. This
class runs 6 weeks for 2.5
hours, one time per week.
• Living Well with Chronic Pain
address the management
of pain for those with a
chronic illness. Topics include
techniques to deal with
frustration, fatigue, isolation
and poor sleep. Also how to
effectively communicate with
family, friends and health
professionals.
• Tai Ji Quan
uses the principles and
movements of Tai Ji in helping
older adults improve their
balance and increase their
confidence in doing every
day activities. This is a 12
week, 60 minute, 2 times per
week program led by trained
volunteers. This program is
suited for all fitness levels.
• Matter of Balance
classes are designed to increase
activity levels, strength and
balance. This is an 8-week class,
two hours each session or two
hours twice a week for four
weeks. This program is suited for
all fitness levels.