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Forest Lake Community Connection
Forest Lake YMCA 19845 Forest Rd N, Forest Lake, MNIntroducing a NEW weekly group for people who are living with early-stage dementia. Come join us! An opportunity for people with early memory loss to explore new places, engage with others, connect with the community, and learn more about exercise and nutrition. Tuesdays from 12pm-4pm at Forest Lake YMCA Connect with our Caregiving & Aging ... Continue reading about Forest Lake Community Connection
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Caregiver Education: How & Why Talk Therapy Can Be Beneficial While Caregiving
Talk therapy with a trained and licensed therapist can be a very beneficial addition to self-care when caregiving for someone living with dementia. It can be an outlet to share and work through emotions and challenges as well as build on skills and techniques while helping find some of the bright spots in your role ... Continue reading about Caregiver Education: How & Why Talk Therapy Can Be Beneficial While Caregiving
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“My Two Elaines” Caregiving Book Discussion
FamilyMeans 1875 Northwestern Avenue S, Stillwater, MN, United StatesMy Two Elaines, written by Mary Schreiber, details Marty’s emotional and practical challenges with his wife’s illness and offers thoughtful guidance on caring for someone while prioritizing the caregiver’s own well-being. Please join us for a book club discussion Thursday, July 24, 2025 1:30pm – 2:30pm FamilyMeans Desch Room 1875 Northwestern Avenue S Stillwater, MN ... Continue reading about “My Two Elaines” Caregiving Book Discussion
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Forest Lake Community Connection
Forest Lake YMCA 19845 Forest Rd N, Forest Lake, MNIntroducing a NEW weekly group for people who are living with early-stage dementia. Come join us! An opportunity for people with early memory loss to explore new places, engage with others, connect with the community, and learn more about exercise and nutrition. Tuesdays from 12pm-4pm at Forest Lake YMCA Connect with our Caregiving & Aging ... Continue reading about Forest Lake Community Connection
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Forest Lake Community Connection
Forest Lake YMCA 19845 Forest Rd N, Forest Lake, MNIntroducing a NEW weekly group for people who are living with early-stage dementia. Come join us! An opportunity for people with early memory loss to explore new places, engage with others, connect with the community, and learn more about exercise and nutrition. Tuesdays from 12pm-4pm at Forest Lake YMCA Connect with our Caregiving & Aging ... Continue reading about Forest Lake Community Connection
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Second Saturday for Caregivers
Normandale Center for Healing & Wholeness 6100 Normandale Road, 2nd Floor, Edina, Minnesota, United StatesJoin Normandale Center for Healing & Wholeness for their free Second Saturday program each month which includes a 90 minute education session beginning at 9:00 am and a support group meeting directly afterwards at 10:30 am. The morning education session provides powerful tools and coping skills for you the caregiver. Respite is available for your ... Continue reading about Second Saturday for Caregivers
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Second Saturday for Caregivers
Normandale Center for Healing & Wholeness 6100 Normandale Road, 2nd Floor, Edina, Minnesota, United StatesJoin Normandale Center for free caregiver education programming every month. A 90 minute education session begins at 9 am and a support group meets directly afterwards at 10:30 am. Come for one or both sessions. The morning program provides powerful tools and coping skills for caregivers. Respite is available for your loved one from 9 ... Continue reading about Second Saturday for Caregivers
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The Gathering: Out-of-Home Group Respite
Coon Rapids United Methodist Church 10506 Hanson Blvd NW, Coon RapidsThe 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 ... Continue reading about The Gathering: Out-of-Home Group Respite
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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, ... Continue reading about Virtual Memory Loss Caregiver Support Group
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Forest Lake Community Connection
Forest Lake YMCA 19845 Forest Rd N, Forest Lake, MNIntroducing a NEW weekly group for people who are living with early-stage dementia. Come join us! An opportunity for people with early memory loss to explore new places, engage with others, connect with the community, and learn more about exercise and nutrition. Tuesdays from 12pm-4pm at Forest Lake YMCA Connect with our Caregiving & Aging ... Continue reading about Forest Lake Community Connection
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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
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Let’s Do Coffee
FamilyMeans 1875 Northwestern Avenue S, Stillwater, MN, United StatesLet’s Do Coffee & Conversation brings together older LGBTQ+ community members for coffee, snacks, and social connection “on the house.”
