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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