ALZHEIMER’ S AWARENESS | LOCAL SUPPORT
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ALZHEIMER’ S AWARENESS | LOCAL SUPPORT
PERSON WITH DEMENTIA SUPPORT
Person with Dementia Support Groups are free of charge and are geared towards individuals who have recently been diagnosed with mild cognitive impairment or dementia and are in the early stage of the disease progression. All support groups are facilitated by a trained Alzheimer’ s Association support group facilitator and meet at various locations and times. Virtual support groups are also available.
Individuals are required to connect with the Alzheimer’ s Association prior to joining the group. Please call the Alzheimers Association 24 / 7 Helpline at 1-800 272-3900 for more information.
IN-PERSON SUPPORT GROUPS
Burnsville * These groups are full and there is a waitlist at this time. Day: Second Wednesday( recurring each month) Time: 2- 3 p. m.
Day: Third Tuesday( recurring each month) Time: 2- 3 p. m.
Rosemount Day: Third Thursday( recurring each month) Time: 11 a. m.- noon
Wayzata Day: Second and fourth Fridays( recurring each month) Time: 10- 11 a. m.
VIRTUAL SUPPORT GROUPS
Posterior Cortical Atrophy( PCA)
First Tuesday( recurring each month) Time: 4- 5 p. m. Location: Virtual
Second Thursday( recurring each month) Time: 10:30- 11:30 a. m. Location: Virtual
Third Tuesday( recurring each month) Time: 10- 11 a. m. Location: Virtual
CAREGIVER SUPPORT GROUPS
Our Caregiver Support Groups are free of charge and open to the general public. All support groups are facilitated by a trained Alzheimer’ s Association support group facilitator and meet at various locations and times. Virtual support groups are also available. Most Caregiver Support Groups are for all types of dementia caregivers, although there are also specific groups designed for specific populations.
IN-PERSON GENERAL DEMENTIA CAREGIVER
General dementia caregiver support groups are designed for individuals who have cared for or are caring for a person with any type of dementia. Call the 24 / 7 Helpline at 1-800-272-3900 to learn more.
Edina( two co-occuring groups) Day: Second Saturday( recurring each month) Time: 10:30 a. m.- 12 p. m. CT Location: Normandale Center for Healing and Wholeness, 6100 W Frontage Rd, Edina, MN 55436
Richfield Day: Third Tuesday( recurring each month) Time: 10:30- 11:30 a. m. CT Location: Village Shores, 6501 Woodlake Drive, Richfield, MN 55423
Lakeville Day: First & third Saturday( recurring each month) Time: 10- 11:30 a. m. CT Location: Fountains of Hosanna, 9850 163rd St. W., Lakeville, MN 55044
Lakeville Day: Second Thursday( recurring each month) Time: 10- 11 a. m. CT Location: Vivie Highview Hills, 20150 Highview Ave, Lakeville, MN 55044
St. Louis Park Day: First Tuesday( recurring each month) Time: 6- 7 p. m. CT Location: Parkshore Senior Campus, 3663 Park Center Blvd, St. Louis Park, MN 55416
Wayzata Day: Second Thursday( recurring each month) Time: 4- 5 p. m. CT Location: Folkestone, 100 Promenade Avenue, Wayzata, MN 55391
VIRTUAL GENERAL DEMENTIA CAREGIVER
General dementia caregiver support groups are designed for individuals who have cared for or are caring for a person with any type of dementia.
First Tuesday( recurring each month) Time: 11 a. m.- 12:30 p. m. Location: virtual
First and third Tuesday( recurring each month) Time: 9:30- 11 a. m. Location: virtual
First Wednesday( recurring each month) Time: 6- 7:30 p. m. Location: virtual
First Thursday( recurring each month)
Time: 6- 7 p. m. Location: virtual
Second and fourth Wednesday( recurring each month) Time: 12- 1 p. m. Location: virtual
Third Tuesday( recurring each month) Time: 7- 8 p. m. Location: virtual
YOUNGER-ONSET CAREGIVERS
This group is specifically designed for caregivers who are supporting someone diagnosed with younger onset dementia. Call the 24 / 7 Helpline at 1-800-272-3900 to learn more.
Second Saturday( recurring each month) Time: 9:30- 11 a. m. Location: virtual
ADULT CHILDREN CAREGIVERS
This group is specifically designed for adult children who have cared for or are caring for their parent( s) who currently have any type of dementia. Call the 24 / 7 Helpline at 1-800-272- 3900 to learn more.
First Tuesday( recurring each month) Time: 12- 1 p. m. Location: virtual
Second and fourth Monday( recurring each month) Time: 6- 7 p. m. Location: virtual
LGBTQ + CAREGIVERS This group is specifically designed for LGBTQ + caregivers who are supporting someone diagnosed with any type of dementia. Call the 24 / 7 Helpline at 1-800-272-3900 to learn more.
Second Thursday( recurring each month) Time: 3:30- 4:30 p. m. Location: virtual
MALE CAREGIVERS
This group is specifically designed for male caregivers who are supporting someone diagnosed with any type of dementia. Call the 24 / 7 Helpline at 1-800-272-3900 to learn more.
First Saturday( recurring each month) Time: 11 a. m.- noon Location: virtual
24 / 7 HELPLINE Talk to a dementia expert with our free 24 / 7 Helpline at 1-800-272-3900. Help is available any time, day or night. Get confidential emotional support, crisis assistance, local resources and information in over 200 languages.