Caring for the Caregiver
Forest Lake YMCA 19845 Forest Rd N, Forest Lake, MNJoin us to expand your thinking about your caregiving life. Through movement, voice, memories, and stories, caregivers will explore ways to express feelings associated with what it means to accept changes, a diagnosis, new or lost identities. No prior artistic or movement experience is needed. Our guest presenter: Suzanne Costello has been Artistic Co-Director of...Learn more
Memory Cafe: Cottage Grove
Hy-Vee Cottage Grove 7280 E Point Douglas Road S, Cottage GroveA welcoming place for those with memory loss and their caregivers to come together each month. Cafés will include facilitated conversation and community resources. Join us each month to share, support and connect with others in your community. Coffee and pastries hosted by Hy-Vee. Sign up by contacting Jenny West at 651.789.4015 or jwest@familymeans.org
Powerful Tools for Caregivers
Westminster Presbyterian Church, Minneapolis 1200 S Marquette Ave, MinneapolisJoin other caregivers for this 6 week course where you'll learn tips to reduce stress, improve self-confidence, manage time, better communicate feelings, and make tough decisions. Registration Fee: $15. Caregiver Helpbook included. Register at https://yourjuniper.org/Classes/Register/4507.
SCS Memory Cafe
Minnetonka Community Center 14600 Minnetonka Blvd., Minnetonka, MN, United StatesA Memory Café is a welcoming place for people with cognitive impairment and their caregivers. Socialize and share experiences with purposeful activities, library resources, and be a part of our caregiver support group. Light refreshments are provided. This café is geared toward those in the beginning stages of dementia who still enjoy learning, are engaged,...Learn more
Virtual Caregiver Support Group
VirtualA welcoming space for caregivers to learn and reinforce positive self-care, give and receive encouragement, and enjoy support and understandingfrom others in similar situations. With professional staff facilitation,the groups explore issues such as: Balancing roles and responsibilities Maintaining personal balance Planning for legal needs Understanding and dealing with the realities of chronic illnesses Coping with...Learn more
Memory Cafe
First Lutheran Church 11115 Hanson Blvd NW, Coon RapidsFamily Caregiver Connection's Memory Café is a safe and welcoming program for individuals with early to moderate memory loss and their care partners. Engaging environment where people with memory loss and their care partners can laugh, learn, and remain socially connected with others sharing the same experiences.
Memory Café
Faith Lutheran Church 11115 Hanson Blvd NW, Coon RapidsFamily Caregiver Connection’s Memory Café is a safe and welcoming program for individuals with early to moderate memory loss and their care partners. Engaging environment where people with memory loss and their care partners can laugh, learn, and remain socially connected with others sharing the same experiences.
Memory Loss Caregiver Support Group
Family and friends who are caring for someone experiencing Alzheimer’s disease or a related dementia are welcome to participate. Groups are facilitated by Lisa Brown, MSW, LISW, Caregiver Services Program Coordinator. If you are interested in participating, contact us at (651) 632-5320. Venue: Meets in person at Como Park Lutheran Church (1376 Hoyt Ave. W.,...Learn more
Virtual Caregiver Support Group
Normandale Center for Healing & Wholeness 6100 Normandale Road, 2nd Floor, Edina, Minnesota, United StatesSupport groups are offered for caregivers to meet others in the same situation, learn from each other and develop a mutual support system. These open groups are free and all are welcome. Facilitator: Joe Hunziker Joe has worked in adult day health and a senior services leadership for 34 years, until his recent retirement. Joe’s...Learn more
Shaping Your Tomorrow: Demenita and Memory Loss
FamilyMeans 1875 Northwestern Avenue S, Stillwater, MN, United StatesEducation, planning, support for those living with dementia and someone important to them. Thursdays, September 12th – November 14th, 2024 (10 weeks) 10am – Noon at FamilyMeans Shaping Your Tomorrow is designed to meet the needs of both the person with memory loss and a family member or friend. Each week introduces a specific...Learn more
SCS Caregiver Support Group
Edina Senior Center 5280 Grandview Square, Edina, MN, United StatesThis caregiver support group is facilitated by Senior Community Services’ Licensed Social Worker Krystal Wiebusch, LSW. This group offers a safe place for caregivers to learn from one another by sharing experiences, challenges, coping strategies, and humor. The goal is to help caregivers care for themselves through education and empowerment. Groups are open to caregivers...Learn more
SCS Caregiver Support Group
This caregiver support group is facilitated by Senior Community Services’ Licensed Social Worker Lee Ann Eiden, MSW. This group offers a safe place for caregivers to learn from one another by sharing experiences, challenges, coping strategies, and humor. The goal is to help caregivers care for themselves through education and empowerment. Groups are open to...Learn more
