The agency strives to promote independence and dignity of older people in the region by coordinating , funding and developing programs and services. We link people with information, advocate for the needs of older people, build community capacity through development, partnerships, grants and contracts, and promote prudent stewardship of the federal, state and local resources we receive.

Description:
The Senior LinkAge Line is a statewide information and asistance telephone service which helps older people and their families make informed decisions. The AAA is the State Health Insurance Counseling Program (SHIP)which assists persons on Medicare with claims,applying for savings programs, choosing a supplement, including the new Part D for prescription drug coverage.

History:
SEMAAA is the designated area agency on aging for the 11-county region of southeastern Minnesota, and was established in 1976 by the Minnesota Board on Aging. We receive Older Americans Act funds and state funds that are awarded to local service providers for community based programs for older people. It is a 501-C3 non-profit.

Contact people:

Arlene Theye, SeniorLinkage Coordinator, (phone), (email) Connie Bagley, Director, (phone), (email) Karen Toussel, Adminstrative Assistant, (phone), (email)

Office fax number: (507) 288-4823

Address:

421 SW First Ave., Suite 201 Rochester, MN 55902 This location is handicap accessible (See a map)

Web Site: http://www.semaaarochestermn.org/

Directions:

We are located in the Premier Bank Building downtown. Use the West entrance and take elevator to second floor.   Nearest Bus Stop: 2 St, 5 minute walk