Home

Education and Workshops - Elder Network - Southeast Minnesota

Aging Mastery Program (AMP): Through the National Council on Aging; 8 weeks in study;each week is a different topic (financial, physical, mental health, etc.);review books and video materials over Zoom; aims to help older adults take key steps to improve their wellbeing, add stability to their lives, and strengthen their ties to communities; professionals visit as speakers to assist with sessions. Dementia Friends-sessions: Provides to community members of all ages. Healthcare specific training is available, as well as adaptations for particular workplaces, known as Dementia Friendly in the Workplace. These are one-day sessions that last from 60-80 minutes. Training available to community members who have attended a Dementia Friends session, to become Dementia Champions, so that they too, can provide Dementia Friends sessions. This is a one-day session. Powerful Tools for Caregiving (PTC): Educational program designed to help family caregivers take care of themselves while caring for a relative or a friend. Focus is on those caring for someone who is 55 years or older. Six weeks of 1.5 hour workshops. Offered both virtually, and in-person, depending upon the time of registration. Call to register for this workshop. Caregiver Training Workshop: This workshop is approximately 2 hours long. Must pre-register and the workshop is provided in-person. The training walks through a workbook that allows the participant (caregiver) to develop a plan of how tocare for their care receiver if something should happen to them and they are nolonger able to care for that older adult-either temporarily or definitively. Fraud and Scam Prevention Trainings: Provides presentations relating to fraud and scam preventionto the communities of service-upon request.

Last assured

02/23/2024

Physical Address

Hours

Visit website for dates and times

Application process

Visit website or call to register. Programs are provided at a variety of locations, including Elder Network offices and others. Some programs are available virtually.

Fee

Donations accepted/requested. Fees for some education sessions and books for classes. Call to confirm fees at the time of the workshop/session/presentation.

Required documents

Registration with Program Manager for class or workshop

Eligibility

Some programs for those 55 and better, others open to all ages. Call to register and confirm before attending.

Service area

MN

Agency info

Elder Network - Southeast Minnesota

Services for seniors

© 2025 Greater Twin Cities United Way 211. All rights reserved.