Asian American Elderly Assiste provides adult foster care services in Minnesota, offering a supportive living environment for older adults or adults with disabilities who require supervision and personal care. The facility offers individualized care based on the needs of each resident as outlined in their support plan. There are two types of adult foster care provided: Family Adult Foster Care, where the caregiver lives in the home and is the primary provider of care, and Corporate Adult Foster Care, where trained staff provide services and the license holder does not reside in the home.
Residents at Asian American Elderly Assiste receive assistance with activities of daily living, homemaking, chores, community resource utilization, companionship, and medication oversight within the parameters of state law. The goal of the facility is to create a family-like environment where residents can actively participate in household and community activities, fostering a sense of belonging and engagement.
The facility caters to individuals from various Southeast Asian communities, including those from Cambodia, Laos, Malaysia, Myanmar, Singapore, the Sultanate of Brunei, Thailand, and Vietnam. Additionally, the facility is inclusive of individuals from the Hmong community, who originate from a region within southern China, northern Vietnam, and Laos, speaking the Hmong language. The facility also welcomes individuals from the Karen community in Myanmar, defined as a diverse group with varying languages, cultures, and characteristics.
Asian American Elderly Assiste strives to provide culturally competent care to individuals from Laos and Vietnam, offering services that respect their language, customs, and heritage. By acknowledging the unique backgrounds of its residents, the facility aims to create a supportive and inclusive environment for individuals from diverse Asian American communities. The care home adheres to licensing requirements specific to adult foster care services and ensures the safety and well-being of all residents under its care.