We connect caring volunteers in our community with older adults who need additional supports to remain
in their homes
We connect caring volunteers in our community with older adults who need additional supports to remain
in their homes
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Why We're Here
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.
Thriving Through the Years: Mental Health and Substance Abuse in the Aging Population
Thriving Through the Years: Mental Health and Substance Abuse in the Aging Population
Wednesday, May 13 | 10:00-11:00 AM | Atwater Community Center
Wednesday, May 13 | 10:00-11:00 AM | Atwater Community Center
Learn more about the unique challenges older adults face as Ashley Kjos, PsyD discusses mental health affects of isolation, cognitive and memory changes, medication misuse, grief and loss; her presentation will be followed by a question-and-answer forum. Dr. Kjos is a licensed psychologist and CEO of Woodland Centers, a certified behavioral health clinic serving seven counties in west central Minnesota. For more information, view/download the event flyer here.
Mental Health Awareness Month was founded by Mental Health America in 1949 and is observed every May to raise awareness and provide education and resources to the estimated 50 million Americans experiencing a mental health condition.
Minnesota Department of Health supports Mental Health Awareness Month with a commitment that your mental health matters; find more resources on their website.
Book Buddies
Book Buddies
Thursday, May 14 | 9:30-10:30 AM | Atwater Public Library
Thursday, May 14 | 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 or day care providers and all interested seniors will together enjoy a time of stories, crafts, and snacks. Click here to view/download the event flyer.
Blood Pressure Screenings
Blood Pressure Screenings
Friday, May 15 | 10:00-11:30 AM | Atwater Wellness Center
Friday, May 15 | 10:00-11:30 AM | Atwater Wellness Center
In recognition of World Hypertension Day, AAHFS is offering free blood pressure screenings. Knowing your blood pressure numbers is a crucial part of managing your health, so stop by our office and get yours checked; no appointment needed. Click here to learn more.
Group Senior Dining
Group Senior Dining
Thursdays | 11:30 AM | Atwater Community Center
Thursdays | 11:30 AM | Atwater Community Center
AAHFS offers group dining every Thursday, now featuring hot lunch made by a local caterer! Meal price is $8, including milk and fruit. Orders must be placed by noon the day prior (Wednesday) by calling our office at 320-974-8737.
Please join us for lunch and conversation; everyone is invited to stay for whist following lunch, whether to play or to cheer on the teams!
Fruit & Vegetable Deliveries
Fruit & Vegetable Deliveries
Fresh fruits and vegetables are important for a healthy diet, but lack of local resources or transportation can make it difficult for seniors to access these items. Atwater Area Help for Seniors offers a fresh fruit & vegetable program to seniors at no cost. Choose from a list of seasonal fruits and vegetables twice each month, and our volunteers will deliver your order to your home, all at no charge. For more information or to sign up, call our office at 320-974-8737.
Senior Fitness
Senior Fitness
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.
Loan Equipment
Loan Equipment
Drop by the AAHFS office and take a look at our loan cabinet displaying a wide variety of the items that can aid your daily living. We also have two storage sheds filled with equipment that can be loaned on a short- or long-term basis at no charge, such as walkers, shower chairs, canes, and many other items; click here to view a list and call Stephanie at 320-974-8737 for more information.
Medication Disposal
Medication Disposal
Sponsored in part with a Meeker Cooperative Electric Trust grant
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.
"Aging is not 'lost youth' but a new stage of opportunity and strength."
"Aging is not 'lost youth' but a new stage of opportunity and strength."
-Betty Friedan, Activist & Author
-Betty Friedan, Activist & Author
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