Senior & Caregiver Advocacy

Serving Seniors and caregivers in the counties of Houston, Fillmore, Dodge and Steele. The mission of this program is to support and empower seniors and caregivers by addressing their individual needs and preferences, so that they may remain living safely and independently in their own homes and communities as long as possible.

Who can benefit from this program?

  • Anyone age 60 and over
  • Adults of any age who have disabilities and are on (or eligible for) Medicare
  • Family members who help their elders with daily tasks
  • Friends or neighbors who are concerned about seniors
  • Available to all older people and their caregivers regardless of race, color, sex, religion, disability or national origin.

What can the Senior & Caregiver Advocates do for you?

  • Offer information and referrals regarding:
    • Housing
    • Respite care and companionship
    • Financial, legal and insurance issues
    • Health and safety
    • Long-term care consultation
    • Other needed services
  • Determine eligibility and help with applications for:
    • Medicaid, Medicare D
    • Minnesota Health Insurance Programs
    • Prescription drug discount programs
    • Energy Assistance
    • Food Support and home delivered meals
    • Phone discounts and more
  • Help caregivers to identify and meet their needs.
  • Make confidential home visits
  • Provide ongoing contact and continuing support

For more information on participating in the Senior & Caregiver Advocacy Program, contact:

Dodge and Steele Counties Fillmore and Houston Counties
Melissa Almer
melissa.almer@semcac.orgSteele County residents call (507) 450-8848
Dodge County residents call (507) 450-8848
TDD: 1-800-627-3529
Senior Linkage Line: 1-800-333-2433		 Carrie Enright
carrie.enright@semcac.orgFillmore County residents call (507) 864-8225
Houston County residents call (507) 864-8225
TDD: 1-800-627-3529
Senior Linkage Line: 1-800-333-2433

Where does the Senior & Caregiver Advocacy Program receive funding?

The program receives federal funding under a grant agreement with the Southeastern Area Agency on Aging. Local contributions from counties, United Way agencies, and business and individual donations, including participant donations, are vital for the program’s continuation as well.

For additional Senior Services information

Call 1-507-864-8231 between 8:00 a.m.–4:30 p.m. Monday through Friday for more information. Please call 1-800-627-3529 for TTY/TDD.