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 in-person; 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 educational session 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. Educational session 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 to care for their care receiver if something should happen to them and they are no longer able to care for that older adult-either temporarily or definitively. Fraud and Scam Prevention Trainings: Provides presentations relating to fraud and scam prevention to the communities of service-upon request. ?Programs are provided at a variety of locations, including Elder Network offices and others. Some programs are available virtually.
Categories
Last assured
04/23/2025
Physical Address
Hours
Visit website for dates and times
Voice
Fax
(507)285-0884
Application process
Visit website or call to register
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
- Individuals aged 55 and older, and others open to all ages - Serves residents of Dodge, Goodhue, Olmsted, Wabasha, and Winona counties
Service area
Dodge County, MN
Goodhue County, MN
Olmsted County, MN
Wabasha County, MN
Winona County, MN
Agency info
Elder Network - Southeast Minnesota
Services for seniors