March, 2010
Memory Loss Caregiver Support Group
In affiliation with the Alzheimer's Association-Minnesota and North Dakota Chapter, the Wilder Foundation Adult Day Health Memory Loss Program is now offering a support group for families and friends of a loved one with memory loss. If you would like a chance to be part of a community in which you can meet regularly for mutual emotional support and social interaction, increase your knowledge about memory loss, learn more about effective problem solving and coping skills, and be encouraged to maintain your own emotional and physical health, please consider joining our group. We meet the 2nd Thursday of each month from 10:00 to11:30am at The Wilder Adult Day Health Memory Loss Program, which is located at 753 East 7th Street (close to the campus of Metro State (University) in St. Paul. The group sessions are free and no cost respite care is provided for your loved one in the on-site Memory Loss Program during group time. To register and for more information, contact Dan Bannister, MSW, LICSW at 651-772-5258.
Gathering at Zion Lutheran Church
The gathering is a senior group respite program (10 am - 3 pm) that provides a safe enjoyable social opportunity for senior 55 & over and allows their caregivers time off from caregiving. We also offer a caregiver support group on-site (10 am - 12 pm). You do not have to have a loved one in the respite care group to attend the support group.
If you are interested in respite care, please contact Jill Agyekum, Senior Caregiver Network, 763-422-6960 to complete an assessment prior to participation in group respite care.
Fitness Exercise Classes for people with Parkinson's Disease
This unique exercise program will follow a fitness format that stresses components of strengthening, stretching and aerobics. The therapist supervising the program will emphasize the benefits of exercise, taking advantage of your current capabilities, and will help you bring your fitness to a higher level. The cost is $4 per session, per person. Primary physician approval is required prior to the first exercise class. Please call 651-232-2098 to sign up. Monday-Friday 11:30-1:00 pm.
Twin Cities Metro Area Caregiver Support Group
This group is for caregivers of those living with movement disorders, including Lewy body dementia, and Parkinson's disease. Respite care is available during the support group meeting. Please call to make a reservation.
Twin Cities Metro Caregiver Support Group
This group is for caregivers and family members who have a loved one with Lewy body dementia, Alzheimer's disease, or any other dementia. The meetings are drop in. Caregivers are welcome to bring their loved one who has dementia for respite care, free of charge, while the caregiver is attending the support group meeting. Please call to make a reservation.
