Community Connection: History & Stories
FamilyMeans 1875 Northwestern Avenue S, Stillwater, MN, United StatesAn opportunity for people with early memory loss to… Explore New Places Engage with Others This series will include special guest, Storyteller, Jen Scott. Meet at the Heritage Center in Stillwater to look and learn about the historical exhibits and local history & stories. See a play Fortune Cookies with your friends & family, then...Learn more
The Remember Project: Fortune Cookies by Bonnie Dudovitz
FamilyMeans 1875 Northwestern Avenue S, Stillwater, MN, United StatesJoin us for a short play about memory loss and community conversations. Since 2013, professional theatre artists have been building a more dementia-capable St. Croix Valley through The Remember Project. A simply-staged, one-act play will bring to life real issues connected to the care, diagnosis, and experience of dementia and how relationships can be tested...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 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
Dementia Planning: Education for Families
FamilyMeans 1875 Northwestern Avenue S, Stillwater, MN, United StatesYou are welcome to join one, two, or all of the series. FamilyMeans welcomes caregivers and community members to join our dementia planning series. These topics will provide education around memory loss and gain skills plan for the future and conquer the challenges facing those who are living with a dementia diagnosis. March 23 ...Learn more
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
VirtualJoin us as a caregiver to learn skills to: Improve self-care behaviors such as exercise, relaxation and medical care Improve emotional management including reducing guilt, anger and depression. Increase self confidence in coping with the demands of caregiving.
Night Out
FamilyMeans 1875 Northwestern Avenue S, Stillwater, MN, United StatesCaregivers of older adults can take a break while their care recipient enjoys a fun night at FamilyMeans. Participants will enjoy various activities and will be supervised by staff and volunteers. Caregivers will get a two-hour break where they can enjoy some free time. Participants are asked to bring a supper. There are several food options nearby, or we have...Learn more
Shaping Your Tomorrow: Living with Parkinson’s Disease
FamilyMeans 1875 Northwestern Avenue S, Stillwater, MN, United States6-week educational series Shaping Your Tomorrow Living with Parkinson’s Disease is designed to meet the needs of both the person living with Parkinson’s Disease and a family member or support person. Each week introduces a specific topic for education, planning for the future, and learning from others on a similar journey. Shaping Your Tomorrow provides:...Learn more
Caregiver Virtual Support Group
VirtualSupport groups are offered for caregivers of older adults to meet others in a similar situation, learn from each other and develop a mutual support system. These open groups are free and all are welcome. Facilitator: Cheryl Nickelson Cheryl Nickelson, LGSW provides individual and group client consultations, and serves as Engagement Coordinator for the Center....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: Cheryl Nickelson Cheryl Nickelson, LGSW provides individual and group client consultations, and serves as Engagement Coordinator for the Center. She has been...Learn more
SCS Caregiver Support Group
Rogers Senior Center 12913 Main Street, Rogers, 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
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
