Alzheimer's Association - Minnesota and North Dakota Chapters
Support Group - Caregivers and Memory Loss
Alzheimer's Association - Minnetonka
12701 Whitewater Dr, Ste 290, Minnetonka, MN, 55343
(952) 830-0512
https://www.alz.org/help-support/community/support-groups
Service Details
Description
A group of people that meet on a regular basis to share their experiences and provide mutual support.
Additional Information
Offers virtual and in-person support groups for:
* Caregivers
* Individuals living with Alzheimer's and others dealing with the disease
* Younger-Onset caregivers
* Adult Children caregivers
* Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender, Queer, and Others (LGBTQ+) Caregivers
* Moving Forward - Life after dementia caregiving (For partners)
All support groups are facilitated by trained individuals.
Features
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Area Served by County
- Anoka County
- Carver County
- Chisago County
- Dakota County
- Hennepin County
- Isanti County
- Kanabec County
- Le Sueur County
- McLeod County
- Mille Lacs County
- Nicollet County
- Ramsey County
- Rice County
- Scott County
- Sherburne County
- Sibley County
- Washington County
- Wright County
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Payment
- Free / no cost to everyone
Fees
Free of charge
Business Hours
9:00am - 4:30pm, Monday - Thursday
Area Served
Twin Cities Metro area
Websites
Last Update
11/22/2024
Other Locations
- Alzheimer's Association - Fargo 2631 12th Ave S, Ste A, Fargo, ND, 58103
- Alzheimer's Association - Grand Forks 1375 S Columbia Rd, Ste C1, Grand Forks, ND, 58201
- Alzheimer's Association - Duluth 4960 Miller Trunk Hwy, Ste 700, Hermantown, MN, 55811
- Alzheimer's Association - Rochester 3261 19th St NW, Ste 201, Rochester, MN, 55901
- Alzheimer's Association - St. Cloud 600 25th Ave S, Ste 201, St. Cloud, MN, 56301
Other Services or resources
Taxonomy Terms Used: Clicking a taxonomy term from the list below launches a new search.
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PN-8100.3000Health/Disability Related Support Groups Definition
Mutual support groups whose members are people who have a disability, illness or other health condition, their families and friends. The groups meet in-person, by telephone or via the Internet; and provide an opportunity for participants to share information, resources, practical tips for daily living and encouragement about issues related to the disability or health problem.
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PN-8100.4500-120Caregiver/Care Receiver Support Groups Definition
Mutual support groups whose members are family, friends, significant others, non-familial caregivers or attendants who are caring for someone who has a temporary, chronic, life-threatening or terminal illness or disability or who is elderly and increasingly unable to provide for his or her own care. The groups meet in-person, by telephone or via the Internet; and provide emotional support, information and resources to help participants ensure their own well-being while remaining involved in the intense care of a loved one. Also included are care receiver support groups that help people who have a caregiver cope with the fact that they require care. Care receiver support groups are often offered in conjunction with caregiver support groups and are structured to allow care receivers to participate in their own group while their caregiver attends another.
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PN-8100.4500-400LGBTQ2+ Support Groups Definition
Mutual support groups whose members identify as lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, queer, two-spirit or as part of other communities such as those in the process of coming out or questioning their sexual orientation or gender identity. Groups may also be structured for parents, children, heterosexual partners or other relatives or significant others. The groups provide an opportunity for members to share their issues and concerns with others in a safe, supportive environment. Meeting formats may include in-person, telephone or Internet options.
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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.