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Caregiver Support Group
Caregiver Support Group
A 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
Night Out
Night Out
Caregivers 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
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Memory Cafe
Memory Cafe
Family 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.
Virtual Caregiver Support Group
Virtual Caregiver Support Group
A 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
Virtual Caregiver Support Group
Virtual Caregiver Support Group
Support 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
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Memory Cafe: Cottage Grove
Memory Cafe: Cottage Grove
A 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
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MCSC Monthly Member Meeting
MCSC Monthly Member Meeting
Bi-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!
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Memory Cafe: Lake Elmo
Memory Cafe: Lake Elmo
A 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
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Second Saturday for Caregivers
Second Saturday for Caregivers
Join 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...Learn more
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Memory Cafe: Woodbury
Memory Cafe: Woodbury
A 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
Caregiver Support Group
A 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
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Virtual Caregiver Support Group
Virtual Caregiver Support Group
A 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
Memory Cafe
Memory Cafe
Family 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.
Community Connection: History & Stories
Community Connection: History & Stories
An 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
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Community Connection: History & Stories
Community Connection: History & Stories
An 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
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Dementia Planning: Education for Families
Dementia Planning: Education for Families
You 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
Virtual Caregiver Support Group
Virtual Caregiver Support Group
Support 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
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Caregiver Support Group
Caregiver Support Group
A 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
Night Out
Night Out
Caregivers 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
1 event,
Community Connection: History & Stories
Community Connection: History & Stories
An 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
1 event,
Dementia Planning: Education for Families
Dementia Planning: Education for Families
You 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