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Online Resources
Here are some resources from around the internet, from tools for caregivers to archives of caregiving conferences.
Alzheimer’s Association (https://www.alz.org/) and its Minnesota-North Dakota Chapter (https://www.alz.org/mnnd).
Caring for People with Memory Loss Conference Virtual Library: The University of Minnesota has a free archive of presentations and speakers from its annual conference searchable by date or subject.
Family Caregiver Alliance (https://www.caregiver.org/): This national organization has general family caregiver resources and offers free virtual programs for people with memory loss and their caregivers.
Juniper: Powerful Tools for Caregivers: Gain skills and techniques for caring for yourself while you care for others. This class is for family and friends caring for people with long-term health conditions.
Minnesota Aging Pathways (https://mn.gov/aging-pathways/): Find help with Medicare, aging in place, caregiver needs, and more through the state of Minnesota.
Roseville Alzheimer’s Dementia Action Team (https://www.cityofroseville.com/2721/Alzheimers-Dementia): This group of community stakeholders keeps tabs on local resources, updating a curated list on a monthly basis.
Teepa Snow’s Positive Approach to Care (https://teepasnow.com/resources/for-families-and-friends/): Teepa Snow, a dementia care specialist, shares about dementia so that everyone can understand why changes are happening and how you can support those living with brain change in a more positive and respectful way.
Trellis (https://trellisconnects.org/programs/dementia-friendly-communities/): Dementia friendly community initiatives.
Trualta: A free online platform designed to help families build skills to manage care at home for the older adults in their life. Register through Lisa Brown, Caregiver Consultant with Lyngblomsten Community Services. For more information on the platform and how to connect with Lisa, click here to read a flyer.
Other Resources
Alzheimer’s Association 24/7 Helpline: 800-272-3900. Connect with a live person who can provide information, local resources, crisis assistance and emotional support. The helpline is available 24/7. Bilingual staff or interpreter services are readily available.
Art is…In (https://thememorycenter.uchicago.edu/artisin/): This program from the University of Chicago offers art kits sent through the mail for people with dementia and their care partners.
Giving Voice Chorus (https://www.givingvoicechorus.org/): An opportunity for people with dementia and their care partners to sing in choruses that foster joy, well-being, purpose, and community understanding.
Memory Minders Kits: Offered by the Roseville and Shoreview libraries, these kits are designed specifically for caregivers who are caring for people experiencing memory loss, with three levels of activities available.
SPARK! (https://www.sparkprograms.org/): This creative engagement program, for people with early- to mid-stage memory loss and their care partners, keeps participants actively engaged in their communities.
Articles and Suggested Reading
From Fear to Peace: Growing Spiritually as a Dementia Caregiver, by Linda Knebel Pruden
Respite Care Is a Key Element of Healthy Caregiving, by Savannah Dahl, CTRS, Caregiver Specialist, Lyngblomsten Community Services