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Family caregiver training and education focuses on building caregiver skills, dealing with stress and managing the caregiver role. Learn more about family caregiver costs that are covered through waivers in the Community-Based Services Manual. MORE INFORMATION Education sessions are designed to help family and friends develop the necessary skills and confidence needed to nurture and support the older adults with long-term health conditions that they are caring for. Sessions designed to help family and friends care for those with memory loss, dementia and Alzheimer's Disease. Services include: * Memory care consultations * Increasing community awareness of Alzheimer's disease and related dementia's * Promoting early identification of dementia for those most at-risk * Providing caregivers of persons with dementia resources and information to help themselves remain healthy which in turn allows them to continue to care for their loved ones.

Learn more about this service when paid for under the waivers in the Community-Based Services Manual.

Family caregiver training and education focuses on building caregiver skills, dealing with stress and managing the caregiver role. Learn more about family caregiver costs that are covered through waivers in the Community-Based Services Manual. MORE INFORMATION Provides family caregivers with useful information, skills, and tools, as well as help with problem-solving. Includes: * Developing strategies for the caregiver to achieve a balanced lifestyle that allows for both providing care and maintaining their own health. * Develop a personalized caregiving plan with goals * Problem solving

Caregiver Consultation is a service that can help caregivers develop strategies to achieve a balanced lifestyle, allowing the caregiver to provide both good care and protect their own health. It is offered throughout Minnesota by professionals who are certified Caregiver Consultants. Consultants are certified by the Minnesota Board on Aging by meeting basic standards and completing training. Caregiver Consultation involves identifying a caregiver's strengths, needs and goals, and developing a plan with the caregiver. Caregiver consultants are available to: * Unpaid family, partners, and friends who provide care to an older adult (60 years or older) * Unpaid family, partners, and friends who provide on-going care to younger persons with dementia * Persons age 55 or older who live with and care for a grandchild, other relative's child, or an adult child with a disability Caregiver Consultants may provide: * Caregiving education and skills training * Self-care and stress management suggestions * Disease-specific information to support caregiving * Guidance on managing family and care team relationships * Communication and assertiveness skills training * Support in developing informal networks of support * Family meeting facilitation The Caregiver Consultant service is part of the Minnesota Board on Aging's Live Well at Home program.

Learn more about this service when paid for under the waivers in the Community-Based Services Manual.

Caregiver Consultation is a service that can help caregivers develop strategies to achieve a balanced lifestyle, allowing the caregiver to provide both good care and protect their own health. It is offered throughout Minnesota by professionals who are certified Caregiver Consultants. Consultants are certified by the Minnesota Board on Aging by meeting basic standards and completing training. Caregiver Consultation involves identifying a caregiver's strengths, needs and goals, and developing a plan with the caregiver. Caregiver consultants are available to: * Unpaid family, partners, and friends who provide care to an older adult (60 years or older) * Unpaid family, partners, and friends who provide on-going care to younger persons with dementia * Persons age 55 or older who live with and care for a grandchild, other relative's child, or an adult child with a disability Caregiver Consultants may provide: * Caregiving education and skills training * Self-care and stress management suggestions * Disease-specific information to support caregiving * Guidance on managing family and care team relationships * Communication and assertiveness skills training * Support in developing informal networks of support * Family meeting facilitation The Caregiver Consultant service is part of the Minnesota Board on Aging's Live Well at Home program.

Learn more about this service when paid for under the waivers in the Community-Based Services Manual.

Learn more about this service when paid for under the waivers in the Community-Based Services Manual.

Learn more about this service when paid for under the waivers in the Community-Based Services Manual.

Family caregiver training and education focuses on building caregiver skills, dealing with stress and managing the caregiver role. Learn more about family caregiver costs that are covered through waivers in the Community-Based Services Manual.

Caregiver Consultation is a service that can help caregivers develop strategies to achieve a balanced lifestyle, allowing the caregiver to provide both good care and protect their own health. It is offered throughout Minnesota by professionals who are certified Caregiver Consultants. Consultants are certified by the Minnesota Board on Aging by meeting basic standards and completing training. Caregiver Consultation involves identifying a caregiver's strengths, needs and goals, and developing a plan with the caregiver. Caregiver consultants are available to: * Unpaid family, partners, and friends who provide care to an older adult (60 years or older) * Unpaid family, partners, and friends who provide on-going care to younger persons with dementia * Persons age 55 or older who live with and care for a grandchild, other relative's child, or an adult child with a disability Caregiver Consultants may provide: * Caregiving education and skills training * Self-care and stress management suggestions * Disease-specific information to support caregiving * Guidance on managing family and care team relationships * Communication and assertiveness skills training * Support in developing informal networks of support * Family meeting facilitation The Caregiver Consultant service is part of the Minnesota Board on Aging's Live Well at Home program. MORE INFORMATION Caregiver coaches can help reduce stress by providing support, encouragement, and the resources needed to provide care

Family caregiver training and education focuses on building caregiver skills, dealing with stress and managing the caregiver role. Learn more about family caregiver costs that are covered through waivers in the Community-Based Services Manual.

Learn more about this service when paid for under the waivers in the Community-Based Services Manual.

Learn more about this service when paid for under the waivers in the Community-Based Services Manual.

Learn more about this service when paid for under the waivers in the Community-Based Services Manual.

Learn more about this service when paid for under the waivers in the Community-Based Services Manual.

Learn more about this service when paid for under the waivers in the Community-Based Services Manual.

A class series that supports caregivers in taking care of yourself while caring for someone else. By taking care of your own health and well-being, you become a better caregiver. Six classes held once a week are led by experienced class leaders. Class participants are given The Caregiver Helpbook to accompany the class and provide additional caregiver resources. Focuses on improving self-care by learning a new set of skills or "tools." Topics include: * Reduce stress * Improve self-confidence * Manage time, set goals, and solve problems * Communicate in challenging situations * Make tough decisions * Locate helpful resources A national program based on the Stanford Chronic Disease Self-Management Program. Learn more about the program

Learn more about this service when paid for under the waivers in the Community-Based Services Manual.

Information, guidance and support for family and other informal caregivers, typically through in-person meetings, over the phone or using online communications. MORE INFORMATION Caregiver support services can help caregivers of an aging spouse, friend, or parent handle the stress of their role and enable them to gain the knowledge necessary to provide the best care possible. Services may include: * Assist in navigating the long-term care and public health care system programs and services * One-on-one counseling * Information and resources * Educational workshops and seminars * Social group respite program

Learn more about this service when paid for under the waivers in the Community-Based Services Manual.

Family caregiver training and education focuses on building caregiver skills, dealing with stress and managing the caregiver role. Learn more about family caregiver costs that are covered through waivers in the Community-Based Services Manual.

Family caregiver training and education focuses on building caregiver skills, dealing with stress and managing the caregiver role. Learn more about family caregiver costs that are covered through waivers in the Community-Based Services Manual.

Family caregiver training and education focuses on building caregiver skills, dealing with stress and managing the caregiver role. Learn more about family caregiver costs that are covered through waivers in the Community-Based Services Manual.

Learn more about this service when paid for under the waivers in the Community-Based Services Manual.