Metropolitan Area Agency on Aging

Have you taken the Comprehensive Aging Survey yet? Your responses will help inform services and supports for older adults. Your voice is important!

The survey takes about 20 minutes to complete, and answers are private and won't be linked to your name.

For more information or to take the survey, visit: https://mn.gov/dhs/aging-survey

Important update: our organization will be moving forward under our original name, Metropolitan Area Agency on Aging (MAAA).

While our name is changing, our work is not. We remain dedicated to serving older adults and caregivers across the region through our strong community partnerships, services, funding and programs.

As we navigate this transition, our priority is to continue helping people thrive as we age by maintaining and strengthening the network of services older adults and caregivers rely on each day.

Stay tuned for more updates in the coming weeks. In the meantime, check out our updated website: www.metroaging.org

In honor of , AARP MN is hosting a screening of "Gen Silent," a documentary that explores the struggles of LGBTQ+ older adults:

Thursday, June 11
6:00-8:30 p.m.
North Garden Theater
Saint Paul

After the screening, stay for a panel discussion with LGBTQ+ community members, advocates and aging service professionals to talk about how communities and service providers can support people in living with dignity, authenticity and connection as we age.

Watch the "Gen Silent" trailer below and register at aarp.org/mnevents

Happy Pride!

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Kick off the week with some interesting reading: New research published by the Gerontological Society of America shows taking part in musical activities improves thinking and mental well-being in healthy older adults.

Participants in the study who took part in music therapy sessions saw increases in cognitive function and decreases in depressive symptoms.

This research could help make the case for more music therapy programs as a way to reduce the risk of cognitive decline and dementia.

Read more here: https://www.geron.org/news-events/gsa-news/press-room/press-releases/music-therapy-helps-healthy-older-adults-feel-happier-and-keep-their-minds-sharp-finds-new-study

On June 9, join the Elder Justice Coordinating Council (EJCC) for a milestone event in the movement for combating elder abuse, neglect, exploitation and frauds and scams.

You'll hear about the EJCC's "Never, Ever" awareness campaign and learn how the federal government is upholding elder justice nationwide.

More details and registration: https://betahassociates.regfox.com/elder-justice-coordinating-council-june-9-2026

The Minnesota Department of Human Services and the Minnesota Board on Aging have launched a statewide survey asking older adults about their daily lives, needs and experiences. Responses will help the State of Minnesota improve services and supports for older adults.

Anyone age 60 or older living in Minnesota is eligible to complete the survey. It takes about 20 minutes to complete, and answers are private and won't be linked to your name.

For more information or to take the survey, visit: https://mn.gov/dhs/aging-survey

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If you've seen the opinion article "Older Americans are Hoarding America's Potential" published by the The New York Times AND the Star Tribune, you know it's more important than ever to reframe aging.

Join Reframe Aging Minnesota on June 5 to discuss how to shift the narrative when you encounter ageist comments or assumptions (or New York Times articles!).

The session will be led by framer champions Rajean Moone from the Center for Healthy Aging and Innovation - CHAI and Hannah Albers from The National Center to Reframe Aging. You won't want to miss this one!

https://www.mnlcoa.org/reframeaging

Tune into the Live Well with Juniper podcast to hear why Stay Active and Independent for Life (SAIL) is Yourjuniper's most popular class!

🎧New episode alert: Live Well with Juniper!🎧

If you're looking for ways to stay active and independent as you age, our latest podcast episode is for you!

We talk with class leader Gail Johnson about what makes Stay Active and Independent for Life (SAIL) our most popular class (hint: it's more than just exercise!).

Tune in here or wherever you get your podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/stay-active-and-independent-for-life/id1870931288?i=1000768439728