CITY OF TYLER RECEIVES GRANT FROM MINNESOTA RIVER AREA AGENCY ON AGING

Minnesota River Area Agency on Aging, Inc. (MNRAAA) has awarded the City of Tyler the Enhanced Home Care grant that provides services for isolated older adults in their homes. It is made possible by the Minnesota Board on Aging. These funds are designated to address the service needs of older adults during the COVID-19 pandemic.
The Enhanced Home Care Funds allows organizations to provide support services within the twenty-seven counties in Southwest Minnesota. These supportive services include chore services; heavy housework, yard work and/or sidewalk maintenance and homemaker services; prepping meals, shopping and light housework.

“The COVID-19 pandemic has put a halt to a lot of activities and has further isolated our older adult population. Through these dollars we will be able to assist our older adult population in staying connected and get services that they may need,” said Jason W. Swanson, MNRAAA, Executive Director.

About the City of Tyler

The City of Tyler partnered with the Tyler Walkable Community Task Force and Lincoln County 4-H youth groups to identify and develop this program. For more information relating to this or how to sign up please contact Stephanie LaBrune, City Administrator at Tyler at 507-247-5556.

About the Minnesota River Area Agency on Aging
As the designated Area Agency on Aging for 27 counties in southwest Minnesota, the Minnesota River Area Agency on Aging is a catalyst in building communities where older adults live with dignity, mutual respect and shared responsibilities across generations and cultures. To learn more about MNRAAA, visit www.mnraaa.org.