Health & Wellness
Creating Dementia Friendly Communities Sponsored by CLASS ( Consortium of Lakes Area Senior Services )
A CLASS initiative striving to create more dementia friendly communities in the Northeast Metro by changing the way people think , act , and talk about dementia . Attend one of these engaging , educational FREE events and join a growing global movement of people helping fellow community members live with dementia !
Community Conversation
Join members from all parts of our community to understand how well we are serving people with dementia and their family and friend caregivers . We ' ll explore how we can act together to become a dementia-friendly community . You are welcome to share your ideas and knowledge on how we can create a supportive environment for people living with dementia .
NEW !
Date : Wed , Feb 7 Time : 4:00 – 5:30 pm Cost : FREE , please preregister at
651-407-2024 Location : White Bear Lake District
Center
Date : Tue , Feb 27 Time : 2:00 – 3:00 pm Cost : FREE , please preregister at
651-407-2024 Location : Vadnais Heights City Hall
Date : Tue , Mar 6 Time : 1:00 – 2:00 pm Cost : FREE , please preregister at
651-407-2024 Location : Hugo City Hall
Date : Tue , Mar 13 Time : 5:30 – 6:30 pm Cost : FREE , please preregister at
651-407-2024 Class #: SRW7A Location : Skyview , Media
Alzheimer ’ s Caregiver Support Group with Respite Care
Receive education and support in this free support group facilitated by a licensed social worker . Respite care is available for your loved one with Alzheimer ’ s by the staff from ComForCare Home Care .
Monthly , 2nd Thu at Gladstone 1:00 – 2:30 pm Call 651-748-7250 to reserve respite care
Dementia Friends
A one-hour informational session to learn the five key messages about dementia , what it ’ s like to live with the disease , and how to turn your understanding into action that supports living with dementia . Led by local Dementia Friends Champions .
Date : Thu , Jan 25 Time : 10:30 – 11:30 am Cost : FREE , please preregister at
651-407-2024 Location : Church of St . Pius X
Date : Wed , Feb 28 Time : 10:00 – 11:00 am Cost : FREE , please preregister at
651-407-2024 Location : White Bear Area Senior
Center
Healthy Brain
Can your brain span match your lifespan ? Discover strategies to help ensure a healthier brain based on four things you can do now for mental fitness . Carolyn Klaver
Date : Wed , Apr 4 Time : 6:30 – 8:00 pm Cost : FREE , please preregister at
651-407-2024 Class #: SRW5 Location : Gladstone , 105
Date : Wed , Apr 18 Time : 10:00 – 11:30 am Cost : FREE , please preregister at
651-407-2024
Location : Mahtomedi District Education Center , 103
In Depth with Dementia
Overview of the disease with information pertaining to rummaging , how to live with loved ones with dementia , getting a diagnosis , abilities that are preserved the longest , and important tools to help care for loved ones with dementia . Bob Reynnells and Paula Anderson
NEW !
Date : Wed , Mar 21 Time : 6:30 – 7:30 pm Cost : FREE , please preregister at
651-748-7250 Class #: SRW2A Location : Gladstone , 105
Date : Wed , Mar 28 Time : 10:00 – 11:00 am Cost : FREE , please preregister at
651-407-2024 Class #: SRW7B Location : Gladstone , 105
Date : Wed , May 16 Time : 1:00 – 2:00 pm Cost : FREE , please preregister at
651-748-7250 Class #: SRW2B Location : Gladstone , 105
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