We are committed to helping older adults maintain their highest levels of independence.
Our Mission
The mission of the Arrowhead Area Agency on Aging is to support successful aging in the Arrowhead.
The Arrowhead Area Agency on Aging (AAAA) is the agency designated by the state to address the needs and concerns of all older persons at the regional and local levels in the Arrowhead Region.
AAAA contracts with local service providers to deliver many direct services, such as meals, caregiver support programs, transportation, and in-home services.
Planning staff with the AAAA work to address service gaps in the region, provide support to partner organizations, and provide advocacy for aging services.
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“Everyone deserves to age with dignity. The challenge for America’s older adults? Too many older adults don’t have the resources they need to age well.”
Ramsey Alwin
NCOA President and CEO
Age-Friendly Minnesota and Arrowhead Area Agency on Aging present a Regional Exchange to connect with communities, celebrate the age-friendly movement, and discuss opportunities ahead.
Join us to learn and share what’s happening in our region!
Northeast Minnesota Regional Exchange
Monday, Nov. 3, 2025
9:30 AM – 2:30 PM
Minnesota Discovery Center
1005 Discovery Drive
Chisholm, MN
Registration deadline: Oct. 30.
The Exchange is free to attend and includes lunch.
Redefining Aging. Determined Advocates.
We’re proud to share our new video: Redefining Aging. Determined Advocates.
This short film tells the story of the Arrowhead Area Agency on Aging and the many ways we support older adults in rural Minnesota. From advocacy to essential services, we’re working to ensure aging is supported with dignity, connection, and care.
Watch now and help us spread the word.
ARDC is committed to building an inclusive culture that encourages and supports the diverse voices of our employees and of the communities we serve.
Questions about Aging, Caregiving, Medicare, or Aging Services? Call Minnesota Aging Pathways.
To speak with a Resource Specialist,
call 800-333-2433.
To chat with a Resource Specialist
Click the button below to connect to the Minnesota Aging Pathways website and select the “Chat with us” button in the top right side of webpage.
Questions about Advanced Planning? Learn more at Get Your Ducks in a Row website and webinar series
To watch the webinar series,
please visit the Get Your Ducks educational webinars.
To visit the Get Your Ducks in a Row website,
Click the button below and select from a list of advance planning tools including Power of Attorney, Healthcare Directives, and more.
The Arrowhead Area Agency on Aging is the designated Area Agency on Aging (AAA) for the 7 counties in Northeast Minnesota by the Minnesota Board on Aging. AAA’s are charged with the administration, service development, advocacy and access to Federal Title III Older American Act (OAA) services available to persons aged 60 and older and family caregivers; however, OAA services are prioritized to serve those with the greatest economic need and greatest social need, particularly low-income minority older individuals, older persons with limited English proficiency (LEP), older persons residing in rural areas, and older persons with disabilities.
Title III of the OAA; 42 U.S.C. 3021 et seq