Dementia friends is a global movement that is changing the way people think, act and talk about dementia. Developed by the Alzheimer’s Society in the United Kingdom, the dementia friend’s initiative is in full force in Minnesota. By helping everyone in a community understand what dementia is and how it affects people, each of us can make a difference for people touched by dementia. 60-minute class available in hybrid model.
Powerful Tools for Caregivers Class helps caregivers take better care of themselves while caring for a friend or relative. Whether you provide care for a spouse, partner, parent, friend, or a child with special needs; at home or in a care facility, whether they’re down the block or miles away, yours is an important role. This course is for family caregivers like you!
This six-week class series gives you the confidence and support to better care for your loved one and yourself.
Positive Approach to Care (PAC) GEMS State Model Workshop. The goal of this workshop is to help people grow their dementia, care, awareness, knowledge, and skill in order to improve quality of life for the people living with dementia.
Teepa Snow’s GEMS Dementia, state classification model. Unlike the traditional models, the GEMS States Model focuses on the skills and abilities a person still has, not what they have lost. Instead of looking at people as less, Teepa’s model encourages care partners to see what the person living with dementia still has left and is still able to do. Being able to recognize a person’s GEM State and thereby noticing the skills and abilities if person still has, care partners are able to provide the right support and care to help the other person shine.
R.E.S.T. – Respite Education and Support Tools Class (REST) is an originally designed educational course that provides respite training to adults and teens who want to offer care to those in need and provide assistance to their caregivers. The ultimate goal of this training is to assist individuals to become affective companions and respite workers by learning the three key steps of support: Prepare, Care, and Connect.
-Launching Fall of 2024-
For more information on any of these courses or to sign up please contact: Program Director Kim Nutting at 218-927-1383 ext. 2 or email kimprogramdirector@gmail.com
