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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.

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

Staff or volunteers answer questions or talk confidentially with callers. Program can provide information, a sympathetic listener, advice and/or referrals to other resources. MORE INFORMATION A 24/7 helpline serving people with memory loss, their caregivers, health care professionals and the public. Staff of the helpline can help with: * Understanding memory loss, dementia and Alzheimer's * Medications and other treatment options * General information about aging and brain health * Skills to provide quality care and to find the best care from professionals * Safety issues * Recommendations for finding quality care providers * Strategies to reduce caregiver stress * Legal and financial documents for future care * Referrals to local community programs and services

A group of people that meet on a regular basis to share their experiences and provide mutual support. MORE INFORMATION Offers virtual and in-person support groups for: * Caregivers * Individuals living with Alzheimer's and others dealing with the disease * Younger-Onset caregivers * Adult Children caregivers * Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender, Queer, and Others (LGBTQ+) Caregivers * Moving Forward - Life after dementia caregiving (For partners) All support groups are facilitated by trained individuals. Community Resource Finder

A group of people that meet on a regular basis to share their experiences and provide mutual support. MORE INFORMATION SPARK! Art and Nature is a support group for people living with memory loss and their care partners. Meets on the 2nd Thursday of the month from 10:00am - 11:00am at Silverwood Park. The program is mostly outdoors, weather permitting.

Information, guidance and support for family and other informal caregivers, typically through in-person meetings, over the phone or using online communications. MORE INFORMATION Resources for Enhancing Alzheimer's Caregiver Health (REACH) is an evidence-based caregiver consultation service. This service focuses on those who care for someone with Alzheimer's disease or a related dementia. This program works one-on-one with caregivers to assess risk, assist with problem solving, provide skill building techniques, manage behavior changes and find time for themselves.

Learn more about a specific topic and how to connect to additional resources and services. MORE INFORMATION Provides information of interest to older adults and includes features that are easy to use, such as large-print materials Health topics include: * Aging in Place * Cognitive health * Caregiving * Depression * Healthy eating * High blood pressure * Memory loss * Talking with your doctor * Vitamins * Women's health * Exercise * A - Z Health Topics The National Institute on Aging (NIA) also offers two online resources with information about Alzheimer's Disease & Related Dementias and a separate site dedicated to Alzheimer's. Each site provides information on: * Causes * Symptoms * Diagnosis * Treatment * Related dementias * Living with dementia * Research and clinical trials * Information for caregivers * Resources for professionals The information is based on research about healthy aging from the National Institute on Aging (NIA), part of the National Institutes of Health (NIH).

Recreational activities for older adults to create social connections, learn new things and improve their general well-being. MORE INFORMATION Creates an opportunity for people living with Alzheimer's disease and related dementias to join together with their care partners to connect through music.

Staff or volunteers answer questions or talk confidentially with callers. Program can provide information, a sympathetic listener, advice and/or referrals to other resources. MORE INFORMATION Helpline is staffed by licensed social workers and can assist with concerns such as: * Signs and symptoms of dementia-related illnesses * What to do if you or a loved one have recently been diagnosed with a dementia-related illnesses * How to speak with someone about memory problems * Caring for someone living with a dementia-related illness * Building a care team and support network * Self-care for caregivers * Finding local caregiving support services * Information about brain health and wellness * Handling behavioral changes * Connecting with local support services

A group of people that meet on a regular basis to share their experiences and provide mutual support. MORE INFORMATION * Parkinson's Disease support group * Memory Care support group * Memory Café offered the 3rd Tuesday of the month from 3:30pm - 4:45pm at the Hopkins Library - For more information, call (952) 233-9516 * Memory Café offered the 2nd Tuesday of the month from 4:00pm - 5:30pm - For more information, call (952) 233-9516

Offers: * In-person training using Teepa Snow's Positive Approach to Care philosophy, tools, and skills. * Staff training focusing on knowledge and skills * Support and consulting for families and facilities

A group of people that meet on a regular basis to share their experiences and provide mutual support. MORE INFORMATION Provides a Memory Care Cafe: Enjoy coffee, snacks, pet therapy, reminiscing, support, and sharing * Meets the 2nd Tuesday of each month from 10:30am - 12:00pm

Learn more about a specific topic and how to connect to additional resources and services. MORE INFORMATION Advocacy group and media outlet that provides education, support and training programs that are designed for people with memory loss, caregivers (families and professionals) and the public. Dementia-related resources include: * Educational resources * Radio program and podcasts * Dementia Chats - free webinar series where interviews are done with those living with Dementia * Online directory of Memory Cafes * Information on becoming dementia-friendly

A group of people that meet on a regular basis to share their experiences and provide mutual support. MORE INFORMATION Offers support groups for: * Caregivers support group * When caregiving ends * Chronic conditions * Lewy-Body Dementia Caregiver Support Group * PEARLs (Program to Encourage Active, Rewarding Lives) * Support Group for Partners with Memory Loss - Provides a Memory Care Cafe at Zadeos Pizza from 2:00pm - 3:00pm, the 3rd Thursday of each month - Contact Melissa Stone at (507) 285-5272 or email: [email protected] Current offerings for support groups, workshops and events for those 55+ and their caregivers are listed on the Elder Network website.

Information, guidance and support for family and other informal caregivers, typically through in-person meetings, over the phone or using online communications. MORE INFORMATION Guides people with memory loss and their caregivers by offering assessment of their individual needs, help in understanding memory loss and ideas for coping with change and assistance in planning for the future. A Memory Care Consultant helps: * Understand memory loss and what's normal and what's not * The importance of early detection * Daily strategies for living with memory loss * Help with making decisions for your future * Learn what legal and financial documents will help you formalize your plans and wishes * Get connected with additional resources in your community A Caregiver Coach helps: * Help manage daily stresses and obstacles * Help find the strength and encouragement needed to view the role of caregiver as rewarding and fulfilling * Help caregivers provide quality care for their loved one, while maintaining a healthy and balanced lifestyle for themselves

Recreational activities for older adults to create social connections, learn new things and improve their general well-being. MORE INFORMATION Provides an opportunity for those experiencing dementia or other forms of cognitive impairment to connect through music

A group of people that meet on a regular basis to share their experiences and provide mutual support. MORE INFORMATION A place for people with early memory loss and their caregivers and families to find support and fellowship with peers. The group meets on the 2nd and 4th Wednesday of each month from 1:00pm - 3:00pm. The group is meeting virtually at this time.

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 waivers in the Community-Based Services Manual. MORE INFORMATION SafetyChoice® by Comfort Keepers® provides medical alert systems, medication management products and home monitoring devices

A group of people that meet on a regular basis to share their experiences and provide mutual support. MORE INFORMATION The Memory Cafe is a gathering for people with memory loss and their caregivers. * Meets twice per month for activities and socialization * Held 1:30pm - 3:00pm on alternating Wednesday afternoons at the Golden Valley community room Caregiver Support Groups meet via Zoom on the 2nd and 4th Tuesday of the month from 3:00pm - 4:00pm.

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.

A group of people that meet on a regular basis to share their experiences and provide mutual support.

A group of people that meet on a regular basis to share their experiences and provide mutual support. MORE INFORMATION Offers virtual and in-person support groups for: * Caregivers * Individuals living with Alzheimer's and others dealing with the disease * Younger-Onset caregivers * Adult Children caregivers * Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender, Queer, and Others (LGBTQ+) Caregivers * Moving Forward - Life after dementia caregiving (For partners) All support groups are facilitated by trained individuals. Community Resource Finder

A group of people that meet on a regular basis to share their experiences and provide mutual support. MORE INFORMATION Provides 20 monthly caregiver support groups facilitated by licensed Social Workers, offering 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. There is no fee and caregivers may join any time. In-person groups are offered in: * Bloomington * Chanhassen * Eden Prairie * Edina * Elk River * Minnetonka * Monticello * Plymouth * Prior Lake * Rogers * St. Michael * Waconia Virtual groups for: * Adult children or grandchildren of people experiencing memory loss * Memory Loss Caregivers Monthly Memory Cafes are offered in Wright, Hennepin and Scott counties.

A group of people that meet on a regular basis to share their experiences and provide mutual support. MORE INFORMATION Memory Care Cafe is held the 3rd Friday of each month, from 10:00am - 11:30am, in the Community Center. This is a group is for an individual with early to mid-stage dementia and their caregiver - it is not a drop off care option.