Caregiving

Caregiver Services Provided

Family Caregiver Support - Caregiver education/coaching for individuals and/or families who are caring for a loved one. Disease specific education available as well (dementia - including Alzheimer's disease, etc.) When appropriate, we utilize the Tailored Caregiver Assessment & Referral tool, which helps to identify caregiver need and support options.

Information - We have a lending library as well as brochures and pamphlets related to aging and disease related issues. If you are facing specific issues as a caregiver and need some information, give us a call.

Caregiver Support Groups - To assist caregivers in caring for their loved one. These groups provide caregiver training, education, speakers and support in a confidential setting. Sharing is optional and all family caregivers are invited to attend. No Charge! The following is a list of our Caregiver Support Groups:

Parkinson's Caregiver Support Group - Open to caregivers (and the loved one they are caring for who has Parkinson's.) We meet the 2nd Monday of the month @ 1:30 p.m., Orchard Hill dining room, 1223 Karl Drive, New Ulm.

New Ulm Caregiver Support Group - 3rd Monday of the month @ 1:30 p.m., New Ulm Community Center's Cafetorium, 600 North German, New Ulm.

Sleepy Eye Caregiver Support Group - 3rd Tuesday of the month @ 1:30 p.m., Countryside Retirement Community, library, upper level - accessible by elevator, 1100 1st Avenue S., Sleepy Eye.

Questions? Please call Julie Terrell at 507-354-5370

Project Services are available to all caregivers without regard to age, race, color, creed, religion, national origin, disability or sex. Upon request, this information will be made available in an alternative format such as Braille, large print or audiotape.

Caregiver Education is made possible in part under the Federal Older Americans Act through an award from the Minnesota River Area Agency on Aging®, Inc. under an area plan approved by the Minnesota Board of Aging.