Community Connection: Local Fun!
FamilyMeans 1875 Northwestern Avenue S, Stillwater, MN, United StatesCommunity Connection An opportunity for people with early memory loss to… Explore New Places ~ Engage with Others ~ Local Fun! Celebrate the MN State Fair without the crowds! Tour the Swedish Gammelgarden in Scandia Get educated at the historic Hay Lake School Reacquaint yourself to the Stillwater Library Visit the North Star Boy & Girl...Learn more
Memory Cafe: Lake Elmo
Lake Elmo Inn 3442 Lake Elmo Avenue, Lake ElmoA 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 Lake Elmo Inn. Sign up by contacting Jenny West at 651.789.4015 or jwest@familymeans.org
SCS Caregiver Support Group
Minnetonka Community Center 14600 Minnetonka Blvd., Minnetonka, MN, United StatesThis caregiver support group is facilitated by Senior Community Services’ Licensed Social Worker Adele Mehta, LGSW. 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
The Gathering- Zion
Zion Lutheran Church Anoka 1601 S 4th Ave, AnokaThe Gathering is a daytime, out-of-home group respite program for caregivers and care receivers. The Gathering is a safe, enjoyable place for seniors living with long-term illness to socialize and receive care. The program provides family caregivers the opportunity to receive several hours of respite. Dedicated and trained volunteers, supervised by a social worker or...Learn more
SCS Caregiver Support Group
Monticello Senior Center 505 Walnut Street, Suite 3, Monticello, MN, United StatesThis caregiver support group is facilitated by Senior Community Services’ Licensed Social Worker Becky Allard, 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
Cottage Grove Caregiver Support Group
Cottage Grove Program Center 8400 E Point Douglas Road S, Cottage Grove, MN, United StatesA welcoming space for caregivers to learn and reinforce positive self-care, give and receive encouragement, and enjoy support and understanding from others in similar situations. With professional staff facilitation, the groups explore issues such as: Balancing roles and responsibilities Maintaining personal balance Understanding and dealing with the realities of chronic illnesses Developing support systems Accessing...Learn more
Kinship Support and Education Group-virtual
Zoom MN, United StatesOur Kinship Support and Education Groups are open to all kinship caregivers - those caring for a relative’s or friend’s child. Join us when you can for mutual support, resources and ideas! Virtual: First and Third Friday of the Month at 9:30-10:45 am. Register here to be on the list for a link.
Caregiver Support Group
First Lutheran Church 11115 Hanson Blvd NW, Coon RapidsThe Anoka County Family Caregiver Connection is a network of services for caregivers, family members, and those for whom they care. Caregiver support groups meet regularly to build support, comfort, and share information about caregiving issues. This in-person caregiver support group meets the 1st and 3rd Mondays of every month, from 10am-12pm, at First Lutheran...Learn more
The Gathering- First Lutheran
First Lutheran Church Columbia Heights 555 40th Ave NE, Columbia Heights, MN, United StatesThe Gathering is a daytime, out-of-home group respite program for caregivers and care receivers. The Gathering is a safe, enjoyable place for seniors living with long-term illness to socialize and receive care. The program provides family caregivers the opportunity to receive several hours of respite. Dedicated and trained volunteers, supervised by a social worker or...Learn more
Virtual Caregiver Support Group
Zoom MN, United StatesThe Anoka County Family Caregiver Connection is a network of services for caregivers, family members, and those for whom they care. Caregiver support groups meet regularly to build support, comfort, and share information about caregiving issues. This virtual caregiver support group meets the 1st and 3rd Tuesdays of every month, from 10am-12pm. For more information...Learn more
Powerful Tools for Caregivers
VirtualPowerful Tools For Caregivers helps family and friends caring for older adults with long-term health conditions develop the skills and confidence to better care for themselves while caring for others. The weekly topics range from reducing your stress to communicating in challenging situation and mastering caregiving decisions. Over a six-week period, this evidence-based curriculum Improves...Learn more
Medicare: What you need to know
FamilyMeans 1875 Northwestern Avenue S, Stillwater, MN, United StatesPlease join us and our guest speaker, Tamra Hartman, to give you information and answer your questions about Medicare. Start with an overview of Medicare and find out how to break down the complexities about how to navigate what is and isn’t covered by your plan. Find out how to check your coverage and know...Learn more
