Programs for Seniors
Engaging South Asian Seniors in various programs to help elevate their social lives, reduce isolation, provide assistance, and lead healthier, happier lives with other alike community members. Join us today!
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Senior Support
Per the 2010 census, Asian Indian Seniors make up the poorest of the Asian & Pacific Islander (API) population in MN and have serious unmet needs including health care, housing, food, and transportation.
SEWA-AIFW is licensed to provide home & community-based services for seniors aged 60+ in MN. Our “Live Well At Home” program helps older Minnesotans live well longer in their own
homes, by providing services that include supporting caregivers, promoting independence, and giving respite care.
SEWA also conducts monthly health clinics, Senior specific events, and annual fairs where all the seniors come together. By providing the health clinic services we are continually finding avenues to improve the health of our seniors and allow for chronic disease management. We host events such as Senior Days and arrange transport for seniors to various cultural events to engage them in the community.
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Culturally Specific Meals
Many seniors are unable to cook, unable to drive, and are otherwise unable to access meals that are familiar and nutritious for them. We have been providing meals for many seniors over the years. Since COVID19 - pandemic the needs have increased, and SEWA has responded by bringing culturally specific meals (in collaboration with Meals on Wheels) and groceries to seniors in our community.
If you are a senior needing assistance – please email us
Together, We Can Deliver® and More Than a Meal®
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Dementia
Dementia is not a specific disease but is rather a general term for the impaired ability to remember, think, or make decisions that interferes with doing everyday activities. Alzheimers disease is the most common type of dementia. Though dementia mostly affects older adults, it
is not a part of normal aging. The goal for SEWA is to increase awareness, detect early identification, increase cognitive testing, and help connect these individuals to family, friends, neighbors and other South Asian Community members.
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Home Maker Program (Including transportation)
SEWA provides home maker services that help with light housekeeping tasks, meal prepping, shopping or picking up groceries or personal items, money management, help setup appointments, take phone calls/respond to emails, and fold/put away laundry.
The transportation arrangements are for travel (could include travel costs), escorting/assisting in case of any physical/cognitive challenges, and assistance with mobility devices.
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Senior Activities
SEWA hosts multiple Senior activities/events on a weekly basis. There are several ways to stay
connected with the SEWA Senior community. The seniors meet weekly for a Senior Social
(activities including – yoga, meditation, exercises, field trips, jewelry making, games, and art),
Weekly Zoom Social meeting, also seniors can stay connected via senior group chats, and meal
drop offs (if participating).
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Senior Gardening
During the summer months, SEWA hosts gardening events for seniors where they plant and grow vegetables on raised plant beds. During their weekly events, the vegetables are picked and shared amongst the SEWA senior community.
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Senior Seasonal Events
Throughout the year, SEWA organizes different events to keep their Seniors engaged in the seasonal activities. The seniors enjoy different activities like Strawberry picking, Apple picking, Pumpkin carving, Summer and fall picnics, Twins Game, Mystic Lake Casino, Minnesota Capital Grounds and also volunteer with different SEWA Activities. They also celebrate the South Asian festivities and other various activities to keep our seniors active and exploring around the city.
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Elder Abuse
Elder abuse is a significant problem nationwide, and although demographically, seniors are a larger population than teens, there are disproportionately fewer resources to address their needs for safety and autonomy. Their vulnerability and dependence, their health and/or cognitive capacity problems, ageism, and sexism, are the very factors that compound victimization and confound intervention.
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86% of Asian Americans over 65 are foreign-born, significantly more than any other racial group.
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27% of Native Hawaiians or Pacific Islanders over 65 are foreign-born.
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60% of Asians and Pacific Islanders over 65 have limited English proficiency.
For more information, please contact us.