Age Well At Home has helped hundreds of aging homeowners in the Twin Cities area stay in their homes by providing consultations, equipment, and skilled repair and construction work. These stories show how our work makes a big difference to homeowners living with financial insecurity.
Dahlia, who goes by Daisy to her friends and close community, was introduced to Age Well at Home from a partner organization called Urban Partnership. Urban Partnership is a St. Paul community organization dedicated to providing support and resources to individuals...
Maylee S. is proud of the house she has called home for over 30 years. It's a safe and quiet place to raise her children, befriend her neighbors, and tend to multiple gardens of beautiful flowers. At age 63, after working many years in a local clinic and nearing...
Linda T. is a leader within her Minneapolis community. Her efforts to purchase her home of 19 years from a neglectful landlord were boosted by a groundswell of support from her neighbors. They gathered over 500 petition signatures to demand that her lease termination...
Marlene M. has dedicated her life to serving others. For over 45 years, she provided direct care to seniors and hospice care to people of all ages. Her expertise eventually led to coordination of other health care providers, passing on important skills to the next...
Harry B. has lived on the Northside in Minneapolis for many years. He loves his home and neighborhood! Age Well at Home worked with Harry to create a safer home for him to live. We listened to his life story and how he came to this point in life. Together, we came up...
Brenda B. is 82, has lived in her home for nearly 50 years, and has filled her home with artwork, photographs of family, and love. She is retired from the Airport Commission and volunteers for various causes including a homeless shelter and work with the City of...
Carmen Robles needed new lighting fixtures to go along with safety improvements in her kitchen and bathroom. She now has peace of mind that she can stay in the home and community she loves.
LaJune Johnson cares for her 3-year-old granddaughter after raising sisters, children, and other grandchildren. Safety modifications and plumbing repairs made it possible for her to stay in her home.
Over 50 years of ownership, Tommie Nollie has made his North Minneapolis house into a home. Safety renovations allowing him to stay in that home help to preserve its value and keep him active with his art and in his garden, anchoring his neighborhood.
Bettie Smith is one of those people who gives without expecting anything in return. So when she expressed concerns about staying in her home due to arthritis, diabetes, heart disease, and impaired vision, we were more than happy to help her out. See how small changes can make a big difference.