News and Events

Memory Loss Caregivers Support Group Wed, September 8th from 2:00-3:30 p.m.
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Caregiver Discussion Group will meet Wednesday, September 22 from 2-3:30 at the Park Rapids Library.
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Early Memory Loss Project - support for those with memory issues
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Community Resources

(All phone numbers have a 218 prefix unless otherwise noted)


Health Assessment Clinics 237-5463 Call for a schedule
St. Joseph's Hospital staff offers clinics at the following rotating locations:
 
Hubbard United Methodist Church, Summerfield Apts, Court Apts, River Heights Apts, Nevis Senior Center, Akeley Senior Center, Park Villa Apts, St. Joseph's Home Care, Laporte School, Lake George Senior Center.
 
Blood Pressure is free, Foot Care & Screenings have reasonable fees

 
Home Care Agencies
  • St. Joseph’s Home Care  732-4552
  • Caring Hands Home Care  732-0088

Hospice
St. Joseph’s Hospice 732-4552
 
Hubbard County Social Services - 732-1451
         Assistance with Financing Care for your aging loved one.

Meals on Wheels
  • Park Rapids – 237-2798
  • Woodland Court Dining site - 255-1240 
  • Nevis - 652-2022
  • Akeley - 652-2818
  • Osage - 573-3663

Tickets for Senior Dining at Great Northern Cafe available at Snyders Drug.

Mahube Community Council
Tax aides, health insurance counseling, credit counseling, fuel
assistance & weatherization.
1-888-458-1385

Medical Equipment

  • American Legion – equipment available from their loan closet
    237-5238
  • St. Joseph’s Care Essentials- located just west of Park Rapids
    237-5760
  • United Security & Alarm Systems - Medical Alert bracelets/pendants
    732-0456 or 1-866-732-0456.
  • Life Call -  2301 Johanneson Avenue #101, Bemidji, MN 56601
    1-218-444-3902 or 1-877-751-3902
Non-Medical Senior Care -
Home Instead - 866-521-8093
 

Senior Housing

Senior Linkage Line - Referrals, Medicare and Senior Information
1-800-333-2433

Support Groups

Caregiver Discussion Group - Meets the 4th Wed. of each month from 2-3:30 at the Park Rapids Public Library  732-3137 Call to be added to the mailing list.

Cardio Pulmonary Support Group
237-5499

Diabetes Support Group
237-5519

Grief Support Group
237-5744

Look Good Feel Better (cancer)
237-5614

Stroke Support Group
237-5744

Transportation

  • Heartland Express Bus (Park Rapids City and selected County Routes). They also assign individuals to take you to Fargo and Bemidji in their own cars for medical appointments only. Call 732-9328 or 1-800-660-1666. Phone hours are mornings only. 24 hour notice required.
  • Dakota Van to Dakota Clinic and Innovis in Fargo 
          Leaves daily at 7:50 a.m. by reservation only. 732-2859



 

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Living at Home / Interfaith Caregivers - Park Rapids     Phone: 218-732-3137
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