Local Resources
There are several resources offered in Saint Peter and the surrounding communities/counties that can support care partners and their loved ones.
Saint Peter
Rock Steady Boxing | This is a class that is offered to individuals that are diagnosed with Parkinson's disease. The class is offered at Rivers Edge Hospital & Clinic in Saint Peter, Minnesota. To learn more about the Saint Peter's class click here or call (507)934-7638. To learn more about Rock Steady Boxing as an organization click here.
LSVT BIG (Lee Silverman Voice Treatment BIG) | At Rivers Edge Hospital & Clinic in Saint Peter, Minnesota, individual and group LSVT BIG sessions are offered. These sessions focus on improving the amplitude and strength of the movement for individuals with Parkinson's disease. To learn more about LSVT BIG click here or call (507)934-7638. To learn more about LSVT BIG protocol and organization click here.
Senior Center | The Saint Peter community center offers various exercise, educational, and social classes; many of which are free for care partners and their loved ones. To learn more about the specific classes offered at this location click here. There is an upcoming care partner class on understanding stress, to learn more about that class click here.
Home and Community Based Services | In Nicollet County there are services that help older adults live within their community through funding for necessary services. There are three financial aid services offered including alternative care, elderly waiver, and essential community support. Each of these programs has different requirements and supports different financial aspects. To read more about each of these programs click here or call (507)934-8562.
Loan Closet | This closet loans out durable medical equipment to individuals that live in Nicollet County. The rental period and loan deposit is based on the type of durable medical equipment being rented. To learn more about this program click here or call (507)934-8559.
Personal Care Assistance | This program is run through Nicollet County, and it helps older adults gain access to personal care assistance to help with activities of daily living, instrumental activities of daily living, medication management, and behavioral support. To read more about the eligibility requirements click here and to begin the application process call Nicollet County Health and Human Services department at (507)934-8559.
Financial Planner | In Saint Peter there are several financial planners that can help you and your loved one create a financial plan that matches your current and future goals. Click the links below to learn more about the different financial planners in Saint Peter
Home Care Services | In the surrounding area there are several home care providers that support the Saint Peter community. To learn more about what home care services are click here. To learn more about the businesses that offer these services click the links below.
Senior Nutrition Program | This is a meal service program that provides daily meals at the Park View Manor for older adults. The cost for each meal is between $2.50 and $3.50. Reservation must be made a day before by calling (507)934-8007. To read more information about this program click here.
Meals on Wheels Program | This program delivers meals to older adults within the community. Meals cost $2.50 to $3.50 and you can call (507)934-8850 to reserve a meal. To learn more about the program click here.
Pick-Up and Delivery Services | In Saint Peter there are two grocery stores that offer pick-up and delivery services. Both of these stores' pick-up service is free and their delivery cost $9.95. To learn more about each of the stores click the links below.
Transportation | In Saint Peter there are two transportation services that you and your loved one can access. To learn more about each of these services click the links below.
Surrounding Areas
Senior Linkage Line | This is a government-funded program that has local offices in the area. The focus of this program is to help older adults remain in their homes or return to their homes. They will work with individuals to determine what aspects are needed for your home and find resources to achieve these goals. To learn more about the program either click here or call (800)333-2433.
VINE Faith in Action | This is a program offered in Mankato, Minnesota that focuses support care partners through coaching and connecting them to local resources. To learn more about this service and what it offers click here.
MinnesotaHelp.info | This is a website that acts like an encyclopedia of the different resources and businesses that support older adults. On this website, there are various categories that can be searched through to find the resources a care partner may need. To access the website click here.
Minnesota Parkinson's Foundation Chapter | This is a program that is run through the Parkinson's Foundation. This program can help care partners locate services that they need and they also have community programs that they put on yearly. To learn more about the Minnesota Chapter click here.
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