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Why We're Here

Atwater Area Help for Seniors is honored to serve our seniors in and around Atwater, Minnesota. We are a proud member of the Living at Home Network and offer a wide variety of services geared towards seniors living in our area. Our team members understand the joy of living at home, which is why we take such great care of each and every senior we serve.

Read all about it! View and download the latest AAHFS newsletter by clicking here. You can find past issues by visiting our Newsletter page.

Book Buddies

Thursday, November 6 | 9:30-10:30 AM | Atwater Public Library

Atwater Area Help for Seniors and the Atwater Public Library invite you to join us for a fun intergenerational activity! Toddlers & their parents and all interested seniors will together enjoy a time of stories, crafts, and snacks.

LifeFone Educational Session

Tuesday, November 18 | 2 PM | Atwater Community Center

Join us for this free educational session to learn more about the LifeFone medical alert services that can be ordered and implemented for you by Atwater Area Help for Seniors. LifeFone provides you with 24-hour protection and safety. Representatives from LifeFone, Kandiyohi County Adult Services, and Veterans Affairs will offer information on LifeFone services and financial assistance that can cover the service fees.

In addition, the Kandiyohi County Food Shelf director will be on hand to present information on services available. Refreshments will be served. Click here to view/download the event flyer.

Senior Fitness

It's getting colder outside! Get your exercise in the year-round comfortable environment of the Atwater Community Center. We offer daily options, each 60 minutes long, including an exercise class, walking club, and SAIL program (Stay Active & Independent for Life). All programs are geared towards those 60 years of age and older. Find a fitness friend while trying new activities and staying healthy.

For more information, visit our Health and Wellness page, or call our office at 320-974-8737.

Medication Disposal

Sponsored in part with a Meeker Cooperative Electric Trust grant

You can help prevent misuse of unneeded and expired medications by proper disposal to keep these drugs out of the wrong hands and out of the environment. AAHFS has available at no charge Deterra® Drug Deactivation and Disposal Pouches to safely destroy prescription and over-the-counter medications. These pouches are easy and safe to use at home and can be disposed of in regular household trash. Deterra medication disposal pouches received a Silver Stevie Award for products in the area of sustainability & climate protection.

Stop by our office to pick up the Deterra pouches you need; office hours are 8:30 AM to 4:30 PM Monday–Thursday; 8:30-noon Friday.

Group Senior Dining

Thursdays | 11:30 AM | Atwater Community Center

AAHFS offers group dining every Thursday, featuring that day's meal from the Lutheran Social Service senior dining menu. Please join us for lunch and conversation; orders must be placed by noon the day prior (Wednesday) by calling our office at 320-974-8737.