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SCS Caregiver Support Group
SCS Caregiver Support Group
This 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
3 events,
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
Powerful Tools for Caregivers
Powerful Tools for Caregivers
Join 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.
SCS Memory Cafe
SCS Memory Cafe
A Memory Café is a welcoming place for people with cognitive impairment and their caregivers. Socialize and share experiences with purposeful activities, library resources, and be a part of our caregiver support group. Light refreshments are provided. This café is geared toward those in the beginning stages of dementia who still enjoy learning, are engaged,...Learn more
5 events,
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
Shaping Your Tomorrow: Living with Parkinson’s Disease
Shaping Your Tomorrow: Living with Parkinson’s Disease
6-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
2 events,
SCS Caregiver Support Group
SCS Caregiver Support Group
This 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 caregivers...Learn more
SCS Caregiver Support Group
SCS Caregiver Support Group
This caregiver support group is facilitated by Senior Community Services’ Licensed Social Worker Lee Ann Eiden, MSW. 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
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SCS Caregiver Support Group
SCS Caregiver Support Group
This 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
4 events,
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
Powerful Tools for Caregivers
Powerful Tools for Caregivers
Join 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.
2 events,
Shaping Your Tomorrow: Living with Parkinson’s Disease
Shaping Your Tomorrow: Living with Parkinson’s Disease
6-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
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!
3 events,
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
SCS Caregiver Support Group
SCS Caregiver Support Group
This 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
SCS Caregiver Support Group
SCS Caregiver Support Group
This 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
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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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Powerful Tools for Caregivers
Powerful Tools for Caregivers
Join 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.
5 events,
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.
SCS Caregiver Support Group
SCS Caregiver Support Group
This 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 caregivers...Learn more
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
4 events,
Care for the Caregiver: Moving into Acceptance
Care for the Caregiver: Moving into Acceptance
Join us to expand your thinking about acceptance in 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, altered plans. No prior artistic or movement experience is needed. Thursday, May 18 1:00 - 3:00 p.m. FamilyMeans 1875 Northwestern Ave...Learn more
SCS Memory Cafe
SCS Memory Cafe
A Memory Café is a welcoming place for people with cognitive impairment and their caregivers. Socialize and share experiences with purposeful activities, library resources, and be a part of our caregiver support group. Light refreshments are provided. This café is geared toward those in the middle stages of dementia who can still participate in daily...Learn more
SCS Caregiver Support Group
SCS Caregiver Support Group
This 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
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SCS Caregiver Support Group (Virtual)
SCS Caregiver Support Group (Virtual)
Memory Loss Focus This virtual caregiver support group is facilitated by Senior Community Services’ Licensed Social Worker Sara Roberts, 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...Learn more
3 events,
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
Powerful Tools for Caregivers
Powerful Tools for Caregivers
Join 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
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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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
Caregiver Virtual Support Group
Caregiver Virtual Support Group
Support 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
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Caregiver Support Group
Caregiver Support Group
The 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 Thursdays of every month, from 10am-12pm, at Zion Lutheran...Learn more
The Gathering- Zion
The Gathering- Zion
The 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
SCS Caregiver Support Group
This 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 caregivers...Learn more