A.C.E. of Southwest Minnesota
Caregiver Education and Training
Redwood County
302 E 3rd St, Redwood Falls, MN, 56283
(507) 627-1016
ace.redwood@co.redwood.mn.us
https://aceswmn.org/powerful-tools-for-caregivers
Service Details
Description
Family caregiver training and education focuses on building caregiver skills, dealing with stress and managing the caregiver role.
Additional Information
Education sessions are designed to help family and friends develop the necessary skills and confidence needed to nurture and support the older adults with long-term health conditions that they are caring for.
Sessions designed to help family and friends care for those with memory loss, dementia and Alzheimer's Disease. The Redwood County Volunteer office and the Redwood Area Hospital Caring Connections Adult Day Program co-sponsor educational classes.
Service providers working together as a team to bring awareness, resources, and education to those who have dementia, their caregivers, and the general public
Services include:
* Increasing community awareness of Alzheimer's disease and related dementia's
* Promoting early identification of dementia for those most at-risk
* Educating healthcare providers on the importance and need to increase cognitive testing for early diagnosis of dementia
* Increase caregiver self-identification and connecting them with services, education, and resources which are critical to supporting their own well-being
Features
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Area Served by County
- Redwood County
Fees
No fee charged for this service
Area Served
Redwood County
Websites
Phone Numbers
Type | Number | Hours |
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Main | (507) 627-1016 |
Last Update
11/22/2024
Other Locations
- A.C.E. Health & Wellness Programs 2401 Broadway Ave, Slayton, MN, 56172
- Cottonwood County 1012 5th Ave, Windom, MN, 56101
- Lincoln County 221 N Wallace St, Ivanhoe, MN, 56142
- Lyon County 607 W Main St, Marshall, MN, 56258
- Murray County 2989 Maple Rd, Slayton, MN, 56172
- Nobles County 315 10th St, Rm 202A, Worthington, MN, 56187
- Pipestone County 1016 8th Ave SW, Pipestone, MN, 56164
- Rock County 105 S Estey St, Ste 2, Luverne, MN, 56156
Other Services or resources
Taxonomy Terms Used: Clicking a taxonomy term from the list below launches a new search.
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PH-0800Caregiver Training Definition
Programs that provide training for family members and other informal caregivers which focuses on care-related activities such as medication management, personal care and making the home environment safe and barrier-free as well as on stress management and other techniques to help the caregiver take care of him or herself. The focus of the training is on building the skills and capacity of the caregiver to manage their caregiving role. Some programs include a caregiver assessment, development of an individualized plan that focuses on the caregiver, setting goals and establishing a routine for ongoing support for the caregiver.
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YD-2000Formal Caregivers Definition
Professionals or paraprofessionals who receive payment for providing services to attend to the daily needs of individuals who are temporarily or permanently unable to care for themselves due to general frailty; illnesses, injuries or progressively debilitating conditions such as Alzheimer's disease or mental illness; or other incapacitating problems. Through some programs, family or friends who provide care on an informal basis may be paid to fulfill their caregiver role.
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YD-3300Informal Caregivers Definition
Family members, friends, neighbors and others who assume responsibility for attending to the daily needs of individuals who are temporarily or permanently unable to care for themselves due to general frailty; illnesses, injuries or progressively debilitating conditions such as Alzheimer's disease or mental illness; or other incapacitating problems without compensation. Some, but not all, states have programs that help people pay for the caregiver of their choice, and in certain circumstances that can be a family member. Most of these programs have income and other eligibility requirements that the care recipient must meet, and strict rules often apply as to who can be paid for the caregiving. Benefits may also be available for veterans and their families through the Veteran's Administration.
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YF-3000.2380Dementia Definition
An acquired reduction in mental capacity that is characterized by impairment of memory, judgment and intellectual functioning which is often accompanied by behavioral disturbances.
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YF-3000.2380-050Alzheimer's Disease Definition
An age-related, non-reversible brain disorder that develops over a period of years. Initially, people experience memory loss and confusion, which may be mistaken for the kinds of memory changes that are sometimes associated with normal aging. The symptoms gradually lead to behavior and personality changes, a decline in cognitive abilities such as decision-making and language skills and problems recognizing family and friends; and ultimately to a severe loss of mental function. Alzheimer's disease is one of a group of disorders called dementias that are characterized by cognitive and behavioral problems. It is the most common cause of dementia among people age 65 and older.
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YJ-6830.0440Families/Friends of People With Alzheimer's Disease and Other Dementias Definition
The parents, children, spouses, partners, friends or other relatives or significant others of people who have Alzheimer's disease or a related dementia, whose own patterns of personal, social and familial coping have been significantly affected by concern about the individual.