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11 events,
Connecting Voices Chorus: A Member of the Giving Voice Network
This unique and joy-filled choral experience is for people living with Alzheimer’s and their caregivers. During weekly rehearsals, we join in singing old and new songs, learning vocal technique and ensemble skills, sharing musical memories together and building community, supporting each other in life’s journey. Our culminating concert on January 18 allows us to display...Learn more
Connecting Voices Chorus: A Member of the Giving Voice Network
This unique and joy-filled choral experience is for people living with Alzheimer’s and their caregivers. During weekly rehearsals, we join in singing old and new songs, learning vocal technique and ensemble skills, sharing musical memories together and building community, supporting each other in life’s journey. Our culminating concert on January 18 allows us to display...Learn more
Connecting Voices Chorus: A Member of the Giving Voice Network
This unique and joy-filled choral experience is for people living with Alzheimer’s and their caregivers. During weekly rehearsals, we join in singing old and new songs, learning vocal technique and ensemble skills, sharing musical memories together and building community, supporting each other in life’s journey. Our culminating concert on January 18 allows us to display...Learn more
Connecting Voices Chorus: A Member of the Giving Voice Network
This unique and joy-filled choral experience is for people living with Alzheimer’s and their caregivers. During weekly rehearsals, we join in singing old and new songs, learning vocal technique and ensemble skills, sharing musical memories together and building community, supporting each other in life’s journey. Our culminating concert on January 18 allows us to display...Learn more
Connecting Voices Chorus: A Member of the Giving Voice Network
This unique and joy-filled choral experience is for people living with Alzheimer’s and their caregivers. During weekly rehearsals, we join in singing old and new songs, learning vocal technique and ensemble skills, sharing musical memories together and building community, supporting each other in life’s journey. Our culminating concert on January 18 allows us to display...Learn more
Connecting Voices Chorus: A Member of the Giving Voice Network
This unique and joy-filled choral experience is for people living with Alzheimer’s and their caregivers. During weekly rehearsals, we join in singing old and new songs, learning vocal technique and ensemble skills, sharing musical memories together and building community, supporting each other in life’s journey. Our culminating concert on January 18 allows us to display...Learn more
Connecting Voices Chorus: A Member of the Giving Voice Network
This unique and joy-filled choral experience is for people living with Alzheimer’s and their caregivers. During weekly rehearsals, we join in singing old and new songs, learning vocal technique and ensemble skills, sharing musical memories together and building community, supporting each other in life’s journey. Our culminating concert on January 18 allows us to display...Learn more
Connecting Voices Chorus: A Member of the Giving Voice Network
This unique and joy-filled choral experience is for people living with Alzheimer’s and their caregivers. During weekly rehearsals, we join in singing old and new songs, learning vocal technique and ensemble skills, sharing musical memories together and building community, supporting each other in life’s journey. Our culminating concert on January 18 allows us to display...Learn more
Caring for the Caregiver
Caring for the Caregiver
Join 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 (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
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. Immediate caregiver & loved one with dementia may register for one Memory Café per month. Registration is required for both people. Contact...Learn more
11 events,
Powerful Tools for Caregivers
Powerful Tools for Caregivers
Join 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.
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
8 events,
10 events,
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
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
8 events,
8 events,
10 events,
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
Caring for the Caregiver
Caring for the Caregiver
Join 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
11 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 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.
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
13 events,
Memory Café
Memory Café
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.
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
11 events,
Connecting Voices Chorus: A Member of the Giving Voice Network
This unique and joy-filled choral experience is for people living with Alzheimer’s and their caregivers. During weekly rehearsals, we join in singing old and new songs, learning vocal technique and ensemble skills, sharing musical memories together and building community, supporting each other in life’s journey. Our culminating concert on January 18 allows us to display...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
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
11 events,
Caring for the Caregiver
Caring for the Caregiver
Join 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
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
14 events,
Virtual Memory Loss Caregiver Support Group
Virtual Memory Loss Caregiver Support Group
Family 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
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
Powerful Tools for Caregivers
Powerful Tools for Caregivers
Join 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.
11 events,
Caring for a Family Member or Friend Living with Memory Loss
Caring for a Family Member or Friend Living with Memory Loss
Join Lisa Brown, MSW, LISW, Caregiver Services Program Coordinator with Lyngblomsten Community Services, to learn about the challenges caregivers face when providing support and care for someone living with memory loss. You'll also learn about the broad range of supportive resources and services that are available in the community and gain an understanding of the...Learn more
Caring for a Family Member or Friend Living with Memory Loss
Caring for a Family Member or Friend Living with Memory Loss
Join Lisa Brown, MSW, Caregiver Services Coordinator for Lyngblomsten Community Services, to learn about the challenges caregivers face when providing support and care for someone living with memory loss. Also learn about the broad range of supportive resources and services available in the community, and gain an understanding of the ways in which building a...Learn more
12 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
11 events,
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
Second Saturday for Caregivers
Second Saturday for Caregivers
Join 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...Learn more
10 events,
Caring for the Caregiver
Caring for the Caregiver
Join 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
10 events,
Powerful Tools for Caregivers
Powerful Tools for Caregivers
Join 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.
17 events,
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 Café
Memory Café
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.
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.
13 events,
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
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
11 events,
Caring for the Caregiver
Caring for the Caregiver
Join 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 (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
12 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 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.
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
11 events,
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
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
11 events,
Caring for the Caregiver
Caring for the Caregiver
Join 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 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. Immediate caregiver & loved one with dementia may register for one Memory Café per month. Registration is required for both people. Contact...Learn more
10 events,
Powerful Tools for Caregivers
Powerful Tools for Caregivers
Join 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.
12 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
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
11 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
