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To ensure the health and safety of those we serve, some programs are being offered online and by phone – including support groups, community education and family care consultations. Some programs are also being offered in person. Please be sure to check the delivery method for any programs of interest.
When you register for a virtual education program, you will receive a link to attend. For in person education, pre-registration is preferred but not required. You can also view our March-April Education Flyer.
Understanding and Responding to Dementia Related Behaviors (virtual)
Tuesday, March 28: 2:00 - 3:30 p.m.
Healthy Living for the Brain and Body: Tips from the Latest Research (virtual)
Thursday, March 30: 9:40 - 10:40 a.m.
Healthy Living for Your Brain and Body- with YMCA of the North (virtual)
Thursday, March 30: 4 - 4:30 p.m.
Understanding and Responding to Dementia Related Behaviors (virtual)
Thursday, March 30: 6:30 - 7:30 p.m.
Managing Money: A Caregiver's Guide to Finances
Tuesday, April 4: 11 a.m. - 12 p.m.
Edina Senior Center, Edina, MN
10 Warning Signs of Alzheimer’s and Dementia - with YMCA of the North (virtual)
Tuesday, April 4: 4 - 4:30 p.m.
10 Warning Signs of Alzheimer's (virtual)
Tuesday, April 4: 4 - 5 p.m.
Effective Communication Strategies
Wednesday, April 5: 12:30 - 1:30 p.m.
YMCA Forest Lake, MN
Effective Communication Strategies - with YMCA of the North (virtual)
Tuesday, April 11: 12 - 1 p.m.
Money Matters: Protecting Your Future (virtual)
Read the flyer
Thursday, April 13: 12 - 1:30 p.m.
Advancing the Science: The Latest in Alzheimer’s and Dementia Research
Monday, April 17: 12 - 1 p.m.
Touchmark on West Century, Bismarck, ND
Growing Connections Gardening Program for Early Stage
April 17 - May 23
Community Listening Session on Brain Health
Read the flyer
Monday, April 17: 5 - 7 p.m.
Eco3 Hub, Duluth, MN
10 Warning Signs (virtual)
Wednesday, April 19: 5 - 6 p.m.
Understanding Alzheimer's and Dementia (virtual)
Thursday, April 20: 2 - 3 p.m.
Alzheimer's & Dementia: Where are we at now? What the latest research is telling us (virtual)
Read the flyer
Monday, April 24 from 11 a.m. - 1 p.m.
Understanding Alzheimer's and Dementia (virtual)
Thursday, April 27: 1 - 3 p.m.
Dancing for Mind & Body Program for Early Stage
April 27 - May 18
Healthy Living for your Brain and Body: Tips from the Latest Research
Wednesday, May 3: 3 - 4 p.m.
Westonka Library, Mound, MN
Healthy Living for your Brain and Body: Tips from the Latest Research
Saturday, May 6: 10 - 11 a.m.
Oxboro Library, Bloomington, MN
Understanding and Responding to Dementia Related Behaviors
Wednesday, May 10: 7 - 8:30 p.m.
Mahtomedi Community Education, Mahtomedi, MN
Boost Your Brain: Staying Healthy in Mind and Body (virtual)
Read the flyer
Monday, May 15: 1 - 3:30 p.m.
Acompañando a nuestras familias en su recorrido con la pérdida de memoria y la demencia (realizada via Zoom)
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Miércoles 17 de Mayo: 5:30 a 7 p.m.
Effective Communication Strategies
Monday, May 22: 2 - 3 p.m.
Hopkins Senior Center, Hopkins, MN
Understanding Alzheimer's and Dementia
Wednesday, May 24: 10 - 11 a.m.
Monticello Senior Center, Monticello, MN
Community Listening Session on Dementia and Alzheimer's
Read the flyer
Wednesday, May 24: 12 - 1 p.m.
Missouri Valley YMCA, Bismarck, ND
Understanding Alzheimer's and Dementia
Wednesday, May 24: 3 - 4 p.m.
Maple Plain Library, Maple Plain, MN
We offer general dementia caregiver, specialty caregiver, and persons living with dementia support groups. Support groups create a safe, confidential, supportive environment and offer a chance for participants to develop informal mutual support and social relationships. They also educate and inform participants about dementia and help participants develop coping methods and skills to solve problems.
Person with dementia support groups are specifically designed for individuals that have recently been diagnosed with Mild Cognitive Impairment, or any type of dementia, and are in the early stage of the disease. Find a Person with Dementia Support Group
General dementia caregiver support groups are designed for individuals who have cared for or are caring for a person with any type of dementia. Find a General Dementia Caregiver Support Group
Specialty caregiver support groups may be for Young Adults, Adult Children, caregivers impacted by Younger Onset Dementia, and caregivers who have recently lost someone to dementia. Find a Specialty Caregiver Support Group
To join a group, call the support group facilitator or email and learn more.
These groups are specifically designed for individuals that have recently been diagnosed with Mild Cognitive Impairment, or any type of dementia, and are in the early stage of the disease.
Call or email the Support Group facilitator to learn more.
2nd MONDAY (Recurring each month)
3:00 - 4:00 p.m.
Helpline | 1.800.272.3900 | Duluth, MN
2nd WEDNESDAY (Recurring each month)
2:00 - 3:00 p.m.
Helpline | 1.800.272.3900 | Burnsville, MN
2nd FRIDAY (Recurring each month)
10:00 - 11:00 a.m.
Helpline | 1.800.272.3900 | Wayzata, MN
2nd THURSDAY (Recurring each month)
10:30 - 11:30 a.m.
Helpline | 1.800.272.3900 | Virtual
3rd TUESDAY (Recurring each month)
10:00 - 11:00 a.m.
Helpline | 1.800.272.3900 | Virtual
General dementia caregiver support groups are designed for individuals who have cared for or are caring for a person with any type of dementia.
Call or email the Support Group facilitator to learn more.
1ST MONDAY (Recurring each month)
5:30 - 6:30 p.m.
Marlene Schultz | 507.896.2080 | Houston, MN
1ST TUESDAY (Recurring each month)
1:00 - 2:00 p.m.
Catherine Sampson / Peggy Hiestand-Harri | 218.349.5307 / 218.590.2538 Hermantown, MN
6:00 - 7:00 p.m.
MaryAnne Higgins / Tracy Green | 507.363.6912 / Tug55060@gmail.com | Owatonna, MN
1ST WEDNESDAY (Recurring each month)
10:00 - 11:30 a.m.
Joy Oleson / Kathy Besst | 612.242.3268 / 763.205.2248 | Andover, MN
11:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.
Lonna Dille | 218.894.8851 | Staples, MN
12:45 - 2:00 p.m.
Dawn Harrison | 218.927.1383 | Aitkin, MN
1:30 - 3:30 p.m.
Sue Gilbert | sue.gilbert9@gmail.com | Forest Lake, MN
1ST THURSDAY (Recurring each month)
1:30 - 3:00 p.m.
Lynne Hemann | 507.254.2979 | Rochester, MN
6:00 - 7:00 p.m.
Georgia Klotz | 952.848.5889-gklotz@parkshorecampus.com | St. Louis Park, MN
6:30 - 7:30 p.m.
Deb Stock | 612.940.4468 | Maple Grove, MN
1ST SATURDAY (Recurring each month)
10:00 - 11:30 a.m.
Robin Birkemose | 952.484.6469 | Lakeville, MN
2nd MONDAY
12:30 - 2:00 p.m.
Catherine Sampson/Peggy Hiestand-Harri | 218.349.5307/218.590.2358 | Cloquet, MN
6:30 - 7:30 p.m. MST
Charlene Hansen: 701.523.2220 / Melissa Walbey: 701.206.0148 / Rochelle Thompson: 701.206.0157 | Bowman, ND
2nd TUESDAY
1:30 - 3:00 p.m.
Mimi Stender, Jane Dolter | mstender@duluthagingsupport.org, janedolter@msn.com | Duluth, MN
2nd WEDNESDAY (Recurring each month)
10:00 - 11:00 a.m.
Deb Stock | 612.940.4468 | Maple Grove, MN
1:00 - 2:00 p.m.
Jane Dotler / Mimi Stender | janedolter@msn.com / mstender@duluthagingsupport.org | Duluth, MN
2nd THURSDAY (Recurring each month)
10:30 - 11:30 a.m.
Tara Walz | tara@integracareclinics.com / 320.251.2600 | Sartell, MN
2nd FRIDAY (Recurring each month)
2:00 - 3:00 p.m.
Kent O'Grady | 612.868.7260, kent.ogrady@gmail.com | Brainerd, MN
2nd SATURDAY (Recurring each month)
10:30 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.
Becky Zinn-Caulfield| 952.977.9363, becky@normandalecenter.org | Edina, MN
3rd MONDAY (Recurring each month)
10:00 - 11:00 a.m.
Gerene Johnson | 218.310.6807 | Moose Lake, MN
3rd TUESDAY (Recurring each month)
10:00 - 11:00 a.m.
Lisa Crosby / Bob Bye | lisakucharcrosby@icloud.com / rlbye@hotmail.com | Devil's Lake, ND
10:30 - 11:30 a.m.
Hala Randall / Erika Takahashi | 612.746.4706 / 952.995.1016 | Bloomington, MN
10:30 - 11:30 a.m.
Deb Snouffer | 612.396.2294 | Minneapolis, MN
1:00 - 2:00 p.m. MST
Tessa Johnson | 701.260.8533, tjohnson@countryhouse.net | Dickinson, ND
1:00 - 2:30 p.m.
Ginny Walker 763.424.5021 / Jim Dalbey 612.709.6518 | Maple Grove, MN
3:30 - 5:30 p.m.
Stephanie Aasness | 320.766.1856 | Alexandria, MN
5:30 - 6:30 p.m.
Violet Schroeder | 952.435.4026 | Lakeville, MN
3rd WEDNESDAY (Recurring each month)
1:00 - 2:30 p.m.
Cindy Winandy / Julie Doll | 608.577.3874 / 763.438.5131 | Ham Lake, MN
6:30 - 8:00 p.m.
Annette Peterson | 651.699.7514 | Woodbury, MN
3rd THURSDAY (Recurring each month)
10:30 - 11:30 a.m.
Nancy Donahue / Jennifer Yocum | 507.433.8376 / 507.433.3462 | Austin, MN
11:00 a.m. - 12:30 p.m.
Jayme Womeldorf / Amy Hoehn | 507.601.9849 / 507.601.3223 | Rochester, MN
5:00 - 6:30 p.m.
Lynne Hemann / Neha Atulkumar Singh | 507.254.2979 / neha.atulkumarsingh@gmail.com | Rochester, MN
6:30 - 7:30 p.m.
Alzheimer's Association Helpline | 1.800.272.3900 | Fargo, ND
3rd SATURDAY (Recurring each month)
10:00 - 11:30 a.m.
Robin Birkemose | 952.484.6469 | Lakeville, MN
4th MONDAY (Recurring each month)
6:30 - 8:00 p.m.
Kent O'Grady | kent.ogrady@gmail.com / 612.868.7260 | Baxter, MN
4th TUESDAY (Recurring each month)
11:30 a.m. - 1:00 p.m.
Mary Andrews / Lynne Johnson | 218.262.1677 / 218.244.2180 | Hibbing, MN
1:00 - 2:00 p.m.
Kent O'Grady | kent.ogrady@gmail.com / 612.868.7260 | Crosby, MN
4th THURSDAY (Recurring each month)
3:30 - 4:30 p.m.
Lola Amendt / Pastor Kim Kyllo | 952.985.9000 / lamendt@walkermethodist.org / pastorkim@sjlcl.org | Lakeville, MN
LAST WEDNESDAY (Recurring each month)
11:30 a.m. - 1:00 p.m.
Tara Geigle | 615.294.3320 | Bismarck, ND
LAST THURSDAY (Recurring each month)
1:30 - 3:00 p.m.
Joy Oleson / Kathy Besst | 612.242.3268 / 763.205.2248 | Elk River, MN
1st TUESDAY (Recurring each month)
11:00 a.m. - 12:30 p.m.
Karen Gallagher | 952.993.6506 | St. Louis Park, MN
1st WEDNESDAY (Recurring each month)
6:00 - 7:30 p.m.
Becky Zinn-Caulfield | 952.977.9363, becky@normandalecenter.org | Edina, MN
1st THURSDAY (Recurring each month)
6:00 - 7:00 p.m.
Amy House | 651.746.5611 | New Brighton, MN
3rd MONDAY (Recurring each month)
2:30 - 4:00 p.m.
Amy House | 651.746.5611 | New Brighton, MN
3rd TUESDAY (Recurring each month)
7:00 - 8:00 p.m.
Anna DeCorsey | 651.216.7555 | Woodbury, MN
4th MONDAY (Recurring each month)
1:30 - 3:00 p.m.
Lee Ann Eiden / Sara Roberts | 952.934.3370 / s.roberts@seniorcommunity.org | Chanhassen, MN
4th WEDNESDAY (Recurring each month)
12:00 - 1:00 p.m.
Madalyn Cioci | 612.508.6489
4th THURSDAY (Recurring each month)
10:00 - 11:00 a.m.
Cindy Engelkes / Ginny Walker | cengelkes@calvary.org / 763.424.5021 | Golden Valley, MN
Specialty Caregiver Support Groups may be for Young Adults, Adult Children, caregivers impacted by Younger Onset Dementia, and caregivers who have recently lost someone to dementia. See below to find a group that best meets your needs.
Call or email the Support Group facilitator to learn more.
Younger-Onset Caregivers
This group is specifically designed for caregivers who are supporting someone diagnosed with Younger Onset Dementia.
2nd SATURDAY (Recurring each month)
9:30 - 11:00 a.m.
Luke Gietzen / Abby Teply | 701.200.1805 / 952.686.4829 | Virtual
Adult Children Caregivers
This group is specifically designed for Adult Children who have cared for or are caring for their parent(s) who currently have any type of dementia.
2nd THURSDAY (Recurring each month)
5:00 - 6:00 p.m. CST
Nicole Praska / Hannah Lewis | nicole.praska@mnsu.edu / hannah.lewis@mnsu.edu
Moving Forward - Life After Dementia Caregiving (For Partners)
This group is designed for spouses who have recently lost their partner due to Alzheimer’s and all other types of dementia. Although grief and loss are discussed at this group, this is not a typical grief group. The group focuses on building connections with others who understand the unique challenges of losing a spouse due to dementia and moving forward, life after dementia caregiving.
2nd & 4th TUESDAY (Recurring each month)
9:30 - 11:00 a.m.
Jenna Pogorels | 218.722.4335 / jpogorels@alz.org | Virtual
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