Dementia Capability Training Moves Online

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On November 1 and 4, MNRAAA is hosting an online Dementia Capability training for 16 caregiver consultants in our 27-county service area. Caregiver consultants help caregivers develop strategies to achieve a balanced lifestyle that enhances their ability to provide good care and manage their well-being. This will be the first time this training is offered in a virtual format.

Dementia Capability training is part of the professional standards that caregiver consultants in Minnesota need to complete. Heidi Haley-Franklin delivers the training, MSW, LICSW, the Vice President of Programs at the MN ND chapter of the Alzheimer’s Association and Dr. Terry Barclay, the Director of the Neuropsychology Department at HealthPartners and Regions Hospital in St. Paul and Research Investigator with HealthPartners Center for Memory and Aging and the Institute for Medical Research.

The training will help participants recognize common dementia syndromes, learn to administer several cognitive screening tools, develop practical plans to support individuals with dementia and their families, and learn strategies for partnering with the medical community to provide good dementia care.

The topics covered in two half-day training sessions include Recent Alzheimer’s Research and Emerging Therapies, Identification of Dementia Subtypes, Appropriate Activities for Each Stage of the Disease, Communication and Behavior Management, Cognitive Screening Tools and Practice, Care Planning, Case Studies, and Navigating the Medical Community. MNRAAA is excited to pilot this training online.

Caregiver consultants are attending from the following organizations: A.C.E of Southwest MN, Adara Home Health, CCM Health, Granite Falls Living At Home Block Nurse Program, Grove City Area Care Living At Home Program, Interfaith Caregivers, Lutheran Social Service of Minnesota, Prairie Five Community Action Council, Inc, VINE Faith in Action, and Waseca Area Caregiver Services.

To find a caregiver consultant near you, call the Senior LinkAge Line at 800-333-2433.

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Senior LinkAge Line and Disability Hub MN Virtual Presentation

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The Senior LinkAge Line and Disability Hub MN can connect you with the services and support you need. Finding the right services can be intimidating. Find out how the Senior LinkAge Line and the Disability Hub MN support older adults, people with disabilities, and their families with decision making and much, much more. You will also learn how to use online tools like the Hub website, DB101, HB101, and MinnesotaHelp.info.

This presentation will be held on two days. Register to attend the presentation that fits your schedule.

The Senior LinkAge Line is a free, statewide service of the Minnesota Board on Aging in partnership with Minnesota’s area agencies on aging. The Senior LinkAge Line helps older Minnesotans and caregivers find answers and connect to the services and support they need. Call the Senior LinkAge Line at 1-800-333-2433 Monday through Friday from 8:00 AM to 4:30 PM or visit www.MinnesotaHelp.info® to chat with a specialist during business hours.

Disability Hub MN is a free statewide resource network that helps you solve problems, navigate the system and plan for your future. Our team knows the ins and outs of community resources and government programs, and has years of experience helping people fit them together. Call us at 1-866-333-2466 Monday through Friday 8:30am to 5:00pm and by email or live chat at www.disabilityhubmn.org.

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New to Medicare Virtual Class

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Have questions about Medicare?

Learning what to do when you become eligible for Medicare can seem overwhelming.  By the end of this class, you will know:

 

  • The difference between Medicare Part A, Part B, Part D and Part C.
  • The two options for getting Medicare benefits.
  • How to determine the Medicare option that best fits your needs.
  • Where you can get answers to your questions.

 

This class is for people who will be new to Medicare.  You will learn the Medicare enrollment details, how to get the most from your benefits, and where to reach out for assistance.

 

Please register here: https://www.eventbrite.com/x/new-to-medicare-class-senior-linkage-line-tickets-158019116431

For questions, please contact the Senior LinkAge Line® at 1-800-333-2433. 

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New to Medicare Virtual Class

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Have questions about Medicare?

Learning what to do when you become eligible for Medicare can seem overwhelming.  By the end of this class, you will know:

  • The difference between Medicare Part A, Part B, Part D and Part C.
  • The two options for getting Medicare benefits.
  • How to determine the Medicare option that best fits your needs.
  • Where you can get answers to your questions.

This class is for people who will be new to Medicare.  You will learn the Medicare enrollment details, how to get the most from your benefits, and where to reach out for assistance.

 

Please register here:  https://www.eventbrite.com/e/new-to-medicare-class-senior-linkage-line-tickets-144039671535

For questions, please contact the Senior LinkAge Line® at 1-800-333-2433. 

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