Calendar: March, 2010 - Caregiver Support Groups
The Gathering at Epiphany
The Gathering is a senior group respite program (10 am - 3 pm) that provides a safe enjoyable social opportunity for seniors 55 & over and allows their caregivers time off from caregiving. We also offer a support group for caregivers from 10 am - 12 pm.
Meets the 1st and 3rd Monday of the month.
Please call 763-422-6960 to complete an assessment prior to participation in The Gathering.
Caregiver Support Group
Meetings consist of current health care info and group discussion relevant to persons caring for an adult w/physical or memory disabilities. Free respite care is available w/advance notice. Meets the first Monday of every month from 1:00-2:30 at Emerald Crest. Contact Joanne Bartel for more information.
Brain Injury Support Group - Less than 12 months from the injury
This is an opportunity to broaden knowledge, to connect, to share questions, concerns or feelings, and to gain strategies for coping, caring, and living well. These groups are for individuals who are facing challenges related to their brain injuries. Family members will also be able to participate in both the share and support group meetings. Meets the 1st Monday of the Month.
Memory Loss Evening Support Group
For caregivers this is an opportunity to connect, to share questions, concerns or feelings and to learn strategies for coping and caring for someone with memory loss. For individuals with memory loss this is an opportunity to participate in activities that will provide social, spiritual, emotional, physical, and cognitive benefits. Meets every Tuesday of the Month. Please check the Bethesda website for updates: http://www.bethesdahospital.org/classes.
The Memory Club: Empowering Families Facing Early Memory Loss
An educational support group for persons recently diagnosed with early stage memory changes and their care partners. Meetings will include:
- Weekly topics followed by peer discussion.
- Expert speakers.
- Safe environment to share, learn, ask questions, form new friendships.
- Developed with the Alzheimer's Association of Minnesota and North Dakota.
Pre-registration is required.
Caregiver Support Group
Gathering at Nativity Lutheran Church
Nativity Lutheran Church meets the 1st and 3rd Thursdays of the month. The support group meets from 10am-11:30am. Respite care is available from 10am-1pm. An assessment of the care receiver must be completed prior to participation in respite care.
