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
SCS Caregiver Support Group
Elk River Senior Activity Center 1000 School St. NW, Elk River, 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
Virtual Memory Loss Caregiver Support Group
Zoom MN, United StatesFamily 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. This virtual group meets the 2nd Tuesday of each month, and lasts about one hour. If you are interested in participating in the group,...Learn more
Memory Cafe: Woodbury
R.H. Stafford Library 8595 Central Park Place, WoodburyA 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. Lemonade and pastries hosted by Kowalski's. Sign up by contacting Jenny West at 651.789.4015 or jwest@familymeans.org
Caregiver Support Group
FamilyMeans 1875 Northwestern Avenue S, Stillwater, 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 Planning for legal needs Understanding and dealing with the realities of chronic illnesses...Learn more
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.
Spirituality and Dementia: Creating a Dementia-Friendly Faith Community
Roseville City Hall - City Council Chambers - 2660 Civic Center Drive, Roseville, MN 2660 Civic Center Drive, RosevilleSee what is occurring in faith communities to support those living with dementia. After deep connections to spiritual homes, members with increasing memory loss often feel cut off. Panelists from the Faith Community Nurse Network, Alter Program, Lyngblomsten’s Dementia-Friendly Faith Communities, including St. Odilia, are working to improve engagement through special worship services, fellowship, toolkits...Learn more
SCS Caregiver Support Group (Virtual)
This virtual 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...Learn more
MCSC Monthly Member Meeting
VirtualBi-monthly member meeting to share program updates, connect with and learn about relevant community resources, and collaborate around advocacy efforts. Please become a member to receive meeting details and learn more about our collaborative!
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
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
