Amherst H. Wilder Foundation
Family Caregiver Services
Wilder Community Center for Aging
941 Lafond Ave, St. Paul, MN, 55104
(651) 280-2500
caregiving@wilder.org
https://www.wilder.org
Service Details
Description
Information and guidance for family members and friends who take care of an older adult or person with a disability
Learn more about this service when paid for under the Elderly Waiver (EW), Alternative Care (AC) or Essential Community Supports (ECS) programs in the Community-Based Services Manual.
About This Location
Caregiver Training is provided to improve or maintain the health and wellbeing of a family caregiver and the quality of care he/she provides.
Training may include instruction about:
* Treatment regimens
* Disease management
* Nutrition
* Personal/physical care
* Management of difficult behaviors and other care-related concerns
* Family dynamics
* Caregiver roles
* Use of equipment specified in the care plan
* Updates as appropriate to safely maintain the person at home
Learn more about Caregiver Training when paid for under the Elderly Waiver (EW), Alternative Care (AC) or Essential Community Supports (ECS) programs in the Community-Based Services Manual.
Caregiver Counseling includes coaching, guidance, or instructions directly related to providing care.
Learn more about Caregiver Counseling when paid for under the Elderly Waiver (EW), Alternative Care (AC) or Essential Community Supports (ECS) programs in the Community-Based Services Manual.
Features
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Area Served by County
- Ramsey County
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Memory and Cognitive Care
- Special care program for memory loss, memory problems, dementia, or Alzheimer's
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Payment
- Alternative Care Waiver (AC)
- Elderly Waiver (EW)
- Essential Community Supports (ECS)
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Specialization
- Alzheimer's Disease
- Dementia
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Waiver Service Specialties
- Caregiver Counseling
- Caregiver Training
Eligibility
This is a service for family or friend caregivers such as a parent, spouse, children, relatives, foster family, in-laws, partners or friends.
Business Hours
Area Served
Most programs serve the Twin Cities Metro Area. Service area may be dependent on program
Websites
Phone Numbers
| Type | Number | Hours |
|---|---|---|
| Main | (651) 280-2509 | |
| Alternate | (651) 280-2273 |
Last Update
10/7/2024
Other Locations
This provider does not offer this service at other locations.
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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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.