Caregiver Support Groups: Provides virtual support groups Wednesday and Thursday and an in-person support group on the second Saturday of each month. Resource Care Consultation Services: Social workers work and talk with seniors, their caregivers, and family members one-on-one virtually, in the home, or in the center office.

Offers a personalized service for individuals who are facing decisions and challenges associated with Alzheimer's and other dementias. Care Consultation is an opportunity to receive education about the diagnosis, learn how to make challenging decisions about care, and develop plans on how to live a full life with dementia. Helps individuals develop a road map to navigate through the thoughts, emotions, and questions around memory loss and dementia, including: - Available community and financial resources - An overview of legal and financial considerations - How to build a care team - Role changes in the family - Partnering with the health care provider - Safety Planning

Provides information, resources, and referrals for services to older adults and their caregivers. Assistance may include application assistance with financial programs, homecare and support group resources, healthcare directive completion, food programs, issues related to caring for someone living with dementia and more. Advocates can assist by telephone, home visit, or a family meeting.

Provides online parenting class that is designed to intervene early in the mental health of children and to prevent stress between caregivers and children by increasing their attachment, connection, and communication. The class includes archived taped sessions of other real children interacting with their parents, providing good examples of the child's moment-to-moment behavior. The class meets once a week for 8 weeks. Parents/caregivers must attend each class to receive a certificate. Make-up sessions are available.

Provides information, resources, and referrals for services to older adults and their caregivers. Assistance may include application assistance with financial programs, homecare and support group resources, healthcare directive completion, food programs, issues related to caring for someone living with dementia and more. Advocates can assist by telephone, home visit, or a family meeting.

Offers a personalized service for individuals who are facing decisions and challenges associated with Alzheimer's and other dementias. Care Consultation is an opportunity to receive education about the diagnosis, learn how to make challenging decisions about care, and develop plans on how to live a full life with dementia. Helps individuals develop a road map to navigate through the thoughts, emotions, and questions around memory loss and dementia, including: - Available community and financial resources - An overview of legal and financial considerations - How to build a care team - Role changes in the family - Partnering with the health care provider - Safety Planning

Provides educational programs throughout Minnesota and North Dakota for people living with dementia and their caregivers. These programs are available in-person and online and feature information on topics including the signs of Alzheimer's disease, diagnosis, communication, living with Alzheimer's, and caregiving techniques.??

Provides supportive services for the African American and East African older adults and their caregivers through support groups, health monitoring and education, and respite care. Everyday Care: Provides caregiver support and coaching to older adults for healthy aging Alzheimer's Consulting: Dementia Consultants offer memory screening tools, Alzheimer's education classes, resources, and referrals Caregiver Support Groups: Provides culturally specific caregiver support groups for African Americans

Provides educational programs throughout Minnesota and North Dakota for people living with dementia and their caregivers. These programs are available in-person and online and feature information on topics including the signs of Alzheimer's disease, diagnosis, communication, living with Alzheimer's, and caregiving techniques.??

Caregiver Support: Caregiver counselors available to provide support for caregivers to continue caring for a loved one and care for themselves. Counselors assist with making decisions and problem-solving related to caregiving. This includes individual or family counseling, support groups, and caregiver training and education. Services including: - Assessing assistance and referrals - Assisting with the coordination and planning for supportive services - Decision making by providing support and expertise - Developing an informal caregiver support network - Developing individualized plans for caregiving - Exploring personal lifestyle and the impact of caregiving on health status, relationships, and finances - Identifying your needs and preferences - Problem-solving - Self-advocacy Resources for Enhancing Alzheimer's Caregiver Health (REACH) - service focused on those who care for someone with Alzheimer's disease or a related dementia. REACH is delivered over a two- to three-month time period, including four core consulting sessions with the caregiver, either face to face or by telephone. Support group for people with a dementia diagnosis and care partners, friends/family 2nd Tuesday of each month Hope United Methodist Church 301 West St Marie Street, Duluth, MN 1:30 pm - 3 pm Training for businesses and caregivers: Dementia Friendly at Work training includes information about dementia and related diseases such as Alzheimer's disease, how to communicate with customers and caregivers, and how to create a friendly physical space within the business. Works with organization to identify and implement changes needed to better assist their customers and their loved ones. Evidence-based programs helps promote self-management and understanding those with chronic health conditions (such as diabetes and chronic pain), fall prevention, and encourage improving the overall state of well-being through education, fitness instruction, and resources. Volunteer training: provides videos to ensure volunteer experience. Videos include: - Taking a grocery order - Grocery shopping- Ride scheduler (transportation)

Workshops and monthly support groups help caregivers manage the caregiver burden, link with other caregivers, and find help and encouragement.

Offers a personalized service for individuals who are facing decisions and challenges associated with Alzheimer's and other dementias. Care Consultation is an opportunity to receive education about the diagnosis, learn how to make challenging decisions about care, and develop plans on how to live a full life with dementia. Helps individuals develop a road map to navigate through the thoughts, emotions, and questions around memory loss and dementia, including: - Available community and financial resources - An overview of legal and financial considerations - How to build a care team - Role changes in the family - Partnering with the health care provider - Safety Planning

Provides support services to older adults and their caregivers so they may continue living in their home as long as possible. This support is available through volunteers and four part-time staff. No-cost services include: - Application assistance - Blood pressure clinics - Care management - Friendly visits (phone calls only until further notice) - Home safety checks - In-home fall prevention coaching - Respite care - Service coordination - Transportation services Services provided through private pay or paid by insurance/Medicare: - Chores support - Homemaking services - In-home foot care - Navigation assistance

Provides a helpline that connects patients to resources in their community and offers information on patient services, support groups, social services, medical equipment, wigs and prostheses, transportation, lodging, financial programs and tobacco quitline.

Senior Outreach program provides ongoing support through life's changes to older adults, including connections to resources. Caregiver Services program supports unpaid caregivers of older adults in one-on-one and group settings to help them maintain their well-being while caring for their loved ones.

Program for individuals who require supervision, assistance with personal care, or opportunities for social interaction. Also provides support to caregivers and family members so they may continue to live active lives and/or work. Services include: - Bathing and nail care - Health monitoring - Meals/snacks - Medication administration - Spiritual, social, educational and recreational programs

Helps families find child care, supports the professional growth of childcare providers, and informs local communities on the importance of quality early education for every child. Business and Community Services: - Caregiver support services - Identification of community needs - Information and workshops on childcare issues Services to Child Care Providers: - Grants - Provide training - Resource materials - Technical assistance in becoming a licensed caregiver Services to Parents: - Helps families find childcare - Information about licensing regulations - Information about special child care including sick child care, crisis nurseries, and social service agencies

- Door-to-door transportation - Respite care for primary caregivers - Telephone reassurance - Friendly visiting - Meal preparation - Assistance typically one - two hours, once or twice weekly - Careteam formation and education within town or congregations - Shopping - Escorts to medical appointments - Transition home from hospital or nusing home - Light cleaning and chores - Educational workshops and individual consultations to help clients identify and find solutions to obstacles which make staying independent difficult

An assisted living residence with an apartment style living community. Offers: - 24-hour staffing and emergency call system - 52 studio, one-bedroom, and two-bedroom apartments - Access to home care services through Sholom care - Access to short-term rehab and outpatient therapy - Access to a variety of community spaces - Beauty shop, barber shop, and wellness clinic onsite - Controlled access - Full calendar of life enrichment program activities, classes, and community events - Housekeeping and laundry service included - Kosher and non-kosher dining - all meals and snacks available - Memory care depending on the individuals need and level of care - Transporation for planned excursions and local activities

A warm line offering a safe space for parents and caregivers to talk about the challenges of raising children. Services are provided with kindness, understanding, and non-judgmental support when needed to help prevent a situation from escalating into a crisis. Parent Line Specialists offer support, empathy, encouragement, information, and referrals as necessary.

Provides personalized guidance and information, as well as coordination of resources and other services tailored to support and meet physical, social and financial care needs while maximizing independence and quality of life for adults and adults with disabilities, and their families, and those who are caring for them. - Individualized assessment: Care managers perform a comprehensive, multi-dimensional assessment which evaluates memory and cognition, health, daily functioning, safety, environment, support systems, and future planning - Liaison: Provides a communication resource and liaison for family members who cannot be present to keep them informed and involved - On-going consultation: Care managers can meet with family members to review the individual's situation and provide consultation regarding services, housing, care options, and other concerns. - Personal care plan: Care managers develop a tailored care plan which includes recommendations for services necessary to remain living safely at home, options available for other living arrangements, financial and legal planning tools needed to address vulnerabilities, problem-solving strategies, and other services and supports needed to enhance safety and quality of life. - Service coordination and monitoring: Care managers interact with health care and other professionals to ensure high quality, cost-effective services and care are provided. Our care managers monitor these supports to ensure needs are met on an ongoing basis. As care needs change, our care managers reassess and make recommendations about how to adjust the care plan to make certain that the individual's needs continue to be met.

A variety of programs offered encourage seniors and family members to maintain health in body, mind, and spirit. Fitness and Wellness Classes: Provides a wide variety of on-going health and wellness classes and workshops to promote independent living, boost health and wellness, and provide opportunities for meaningful social connection. Workshops are offered multiple times a year and monthly caregiver education covering topics like vision, yoga, and stress reduction. Public Education: Provides speaking opportunities to businesses, civic memberships, service organizations or educational institutions on a variety of topics related to healthy aging and caregiving including memory loss and meaningful activities, recognizing early signs of dementia, communication and dementia, proactively planning for the future, how to make your business dementia-friendly, and accessing programs and services provided by the center.

Provides information, resources, and referrals for services to older adults and their caregivers. Assistance may include application assistance with financial programs, homecare and support group resources, healthcare directive completion, food programs, issues related to caring for someone living with dementia and more. Advocates can assist by telephone, home visit, or a family meeting.

- Alzheimer's Association Caregivers Support, evening groups, call (320)290-7863 - Brain Injury Support Group, contact Craig Martinson (320)685-3680 - Deaf and Hard of Hearing Support Group - Friends and Family of Brain Injury Survivors - Memory Loss Support Group for Caregivers and Care Receivers - Support and education - Stroke Support Group

Provides information and support to caregivers by offering the following programs: - Information and Referral Assistance - Resource Lending Library - Educational Presentations - Self-Care Information