ALZHEIMER’ S AWARENESS | LOCAL SUPPORT
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Meeting schedules are subject to change. Readers should call 1-800-272-3900 or visit alz. org / mnnd to confirm meeting details, to register, to confirm room assignments or to receive the virtual link prior to attending.
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 for a brief pre-screening / intake assessment to ensure the group is a good fit.
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.
ALZHEIMER’ S AWARENESS | LOCAL SUPPORT
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) Day: First Tuesday( recurring each month) Time: 4- 5 p. m. CT Location: Virtual Second Thursday( recurring each month)
Time: 10:30- 11:30 a. m. CT Location: Virtual
Day: Third Tuesday( recurring each month)
Time: 10- 11 a. m. CT
IN-PERSON 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. Pre-registration is encouraged. Call 1-800-272-3900 to register or verify details
GENERAL DEMENTIA
Designed for individuals who have cared for or are caring for a person with any type of dementia.
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 hometownsource. com
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
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