DARTS
Support Group - Caregivers and Memory Loss (Memory Cafe)
1645 Marthaler Ln, West St. Paul, MN, 55118
(651) 455-1560
info@darts1.org
https://dartsconnects.org/caregiver-services
Service Details
Description
A group of people that meet on a regular basis to share their experiences and provide mutual support.
Additional Information
Caregiving support groups
* Groups are held at various locations throughout the Dakota County area
* Support groups are facilitated by a social worker trained by the Alzheimer's Association for dementia capability
* Caregiver education programs are in community and workplace settings
* Some groups with meet online via Zoom
Hastings Memory Café meets the 2nd Thursday of each month, 10:00am - 11:30am at the Hastings Senior Center at 310 River St
Features
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Area Served by County
- Dakota County
- Washington County
Fees
No fee
Business Hours
8:00am - 4:30pm, Monday - Friday
Area Served
Serves seniors in Dakota County and southern Washington County
Transportation services primarily located in Dakota, Washington and Hennepin counties
Websites
Phone Numbers
Type | Number | Hours |
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Main | (651) 455-1560 |
Last Update
10/23/2024
Other Locations
This provider does not offer this service at other locations.
Other Services or resources
- Adult Companion Services
- Caregiver Consultant
- Caregiver Support
- Chore Services (Waiver)
- Environmental Accessibility Adaptations (EAA) Home Assessment
- Family Caregiver Services
- Healthy Aging Classes
- Home Accessibility Modification
- Home Management Registration
- Home Repair and Maintenance
- Homemaker Services
- House Cleaning
- Individualized Home Supports (IHS) without Training
- Information and Support
- Respite
- Snow Removal
- Technology Training for Older Adults
- Transportation
- Yard Work
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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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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.