Events
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Therapeutic Fibbing and Communication Tips for People with Dementia (educational presentation)
Edina Senior Center, 5280 Grandview Square, Edina, MN 55436Explore why and how “therapeutic fibbing” works for people with Alzheimer‘s or other types of dementia. Learn about the research and ethical implications around this topic. Though stories and reflection, we will discuss how this skill might help you as their reality changes. We will also learn about various communication changes that occur, and the…
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Parkinson’s Support Group- for people with Parkinson’s and their Caregivers.
Amira Choice Plymouth, 18405 Old Rockford Road, Plymouth, MNCaregiver Support Groups... Are safe spaces for sharing emotions around Parkinson’s and caregiving Help reduce feelings of isolation Allow people to learn from each other’s experiences Generate ideas and help families with problem solving Create supportive communities
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How to Avoid the Nursing Home (educational presentation)
Plymouth Community Center, 14800 34th Ave N, Plymouth, MN 55447As we plan our lives with our loved ones, most of us would say that we want them to avoid long term care in a nursing home. This is a great goal, but how do we achieve it? How do we avoid moving our loved ones there? Learn about how to physically, emotionally, financially, and…
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You are Not Alone: Common Difficult Emotions Seen in Caregiving (educational presentation)
Lenox Community Center, 6715 Minnetonka Blvd, St. Louis Park, Minnesota 55426Caregiving can be an opportunity for self-reflection and exploration of feelings related to this responsibility. The stress of caregiving can lead to psychological distress-- especially when caring for someone with memory loss. Learn what are the most common and valid emotions that caregivers face, and how to deal with them. Also explore ways to deal…
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Parkinson’s Support Group- for people with Parkinson’s and their Caregivers.
Amira Choice Plymouth, 18405 Old Rockford Road, Plymouth, MNCaregiver Support Groups... Are safe spaces for sharing emotions around Parkinson’s and caregiving Help reduce feelings of isolation Allow people to learn from each other’s experiences Generate ideas and help…
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How to Avoid the Nursing Home
9150 Central Ave. NE, Blaine, MN 55434 9150 Central Ave. NE, Blaine, MN, United StatesBlaine Senior Center 9150 Central Ave. NE Blaine, MN 55434 Tuesday, May 19, 10AM, FREE As we plan our lives with our loved ones, most of us would say that…
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You Are Not Alone: Common Difficult Emotions Seen in Caregiving
Golden Valley Senior Program at Brookview.Caregiving can be an opportunity for self-reflection and exploration of feelings related to this responsibility. The stress of caregiving can lead to psychological distress-- especially when caring for someone with…
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Parkinson’s Support Group- for people with Parkinson’s and their Caregivers.
Amira Choice Plymouth, 18405 Old Rockford Road, Plymouth, MNCaregiver Support Groups... Are safe spaces for sharing emotions around Parkinson’s and caregiving Help reduce feelings of isolation Allow people to learn from each other’s experiences Generate ideas and help…
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You are Not Alone: Common Difficult Emotions Seen in Caregiving (educational presentation)
Edina Senior Center, 5280 Grandview Square, Edina, MN 55436Caregiving can be an opportunity for self-reflection and exploration of feelings related to this responsibility. The stress of caregiving can lead to psychological distress-- especially when caring for someone with…
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Therapeutic Fibbing and Communication Tips for People with Dementia
Blaine Senior Center 9150 Central Ave. NE Blaine, MN 55434 9150 Central Ave. NE, Blaine, United StatesBlaine Senior Center 9150 Central Ave. NE Blaine, MN 55434 Tuesday, July 14, 10am, free Explore why and how “therapeutic fibbing” works for people with Alzheimer‘s or other types of…